Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 32 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,723 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000054 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000054 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,723 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,589 sqft |
| Basement Area | 772 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 386 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,160 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 32 ROWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
32 Rowe St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 ROWE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201216 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59691 / 132 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77084-596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 32 ROWE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3517 |
| Document Number | 77084-596 |
| Book / Page | 77084 / 596 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 44334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 32 ROWE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3517 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 32 Rowe St was $9,468, up 12,038.5% 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 | $9,468.00 (+12,038.46%) | $825,500 (+4.75%) Land $468,100 Building $357,400 | $784,215 (-25.97%) |
| 2025 | $78.00 (-98.96%) | $788,100 (+4.48%) Land $441,300 Building $346,800 | $1,059,250 |
| 2024 | $7,490.00 | $754,300 Land $414,600 Building $339,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 32 Rowe St 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 | 2 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.
The area around 32 Rowe St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 785 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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