34 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 34 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,638 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,091 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$587,000 (Jun 2010)
Tax Bill$13,244 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Line of Credit
Feb 2021 Refinance
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNMELR M:0G9 P:0000091

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNMELR M:0G9 P:0000091

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,638 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,934 sqft
Basement Area768 sqft
Unfinished Basement384 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,091 sqft (0.209 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address34 BANCROFT RD
CityMELROSE
StateMA
Zip02176-3421
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
JurisdictionMELROSE MA
Township / Civil DivisionMELROSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract336202

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address34 BANCROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3421
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 5, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK
Feb 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 19, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010107624
Deed Book / Page54922 / 305
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMELROSE MA
Property Address34 BANCROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3421
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number080081-544
DateMay 5, 2022
Book Page80081/544
Instrument67432
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueJun 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMELROSE MA
Property Address34 BANCROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3421
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number77082-382
DateFeb 26, 2021
Book Page77082/382
Instrument44123
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMELROSE MA
Property Address34 BANCROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3421
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number74840-133
DateJun 8, 2020
Book Page74840/133
Instrument88154
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityMelrose City
Unified School DistrictMelrose School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$13,244.00 (+11,725%)$1,154,700 (+1.33%) Land $522,200 Building $632,500$1,223,324 (+31.12%)
2025$112.00 (-99.01%)$1,139,500 (-) Land $522,200 Building $617,300$932,995
2024$11,315.00 (+12.24%)$1,139,500 (+17.78%) Land $522,200 Building $617,300
2023$10,081.00$967,500 Land $465,700 Building $501,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)
serves 29,938 people · EPA ID MA3178000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
476 / 106
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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