Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 35 Cliff Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,293 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.435 acres (18,962 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,349 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F4 P:0000094 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F4 P:0000094 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,575 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,697 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,697 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,962 sqft (0.435 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 35 CLIFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
35 Cliff Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 CLIFF RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-5706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63891 / 339 |
| Transfer Doc | 063891-339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 35 Cliff Rd was $12,349, up 11,661% 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 | $12,349.00 (+11,660.95%) | $1,076,600 (+1.25%) Land $467,000 Building $609,600 | $1,238,357 (+3.07%) |
| 2025 | $105.00 (-98.98%) | $1,063,300 (+2.9%) Land $467,000 Building $596,300 | $1,201,465 |
| 2024 | $10,261.00 (+5.06%) | $1,033,300 (+10.24%) Land $437,000 Building $596,300 | |
| 2023 | $9,767.00 | $937,300 Land $406,800 Building $530,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35 Cliff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 35 Cliff Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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