Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 31 Fairview Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,935 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000074 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000074 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,090 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,182 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 31 FAIRVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 4842A |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
31 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 FAIRVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 31 FAIRVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906 |
| Document Number | 0001860361 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 FAIRVIEW AVE MELROSE MA 021761906, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906 |
| Document Number | 0001860361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1860361 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Fairview Ave was $8,935, up 12,139.7% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,935.00 (+12,139.73%) | $779,000 (+4.92%) Land $509,000 Building $270,000 | $911,231 (+9.75%) |
| 2025 | $73.00 (-98.98%) | $742,500 (+2.75%) Land $481,500 Building $261,000 | $830,300 |
| 2024 | $7,175.00 (-0.01%) | $722,600 (+4.92%) Land $467,700 Building $254,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,176.00 | $688,700 Land $454,000 Building $234,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Fairview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 31 Fairview Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 29,938 people · EPA ID MA3178000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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