36 Crescent Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 36 Crescent Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 3,443 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.174 acres (7,566 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$950,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$11,501 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:0B5 P:0000023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:0B5 P:0000023`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,443 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,088 sqft
Basement Area	987 sqft
Unfinished Basement	987 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,566 sqft (0.174 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	36 CRESCENT AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-4500
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	URB
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4014
Census Tract	336402

Owner

36 Crescent Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	36 CRESCENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4500
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	81004 / 92
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2022
Property Address	36 CRESCENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4500
Document Number	0081004-92
Book / Page	81004 / 92
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	175105
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	36 CRESCENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4500

Mortgage

Document Number	0000175106
Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	175106

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Crescent Ave was $11,501, up 12,006.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Melrose City
Unified School District	Melrose School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$11,501.00 (+12,006.32%)	$1,002,700 (+4.03%) Land $486,000 Building $516,700	$1,021,441
2025	$95.00 (-98.96%)	$963,900 (+4.48%) Land $472,100 Building $491,800
2024	$9,161.00 (+1.04%)	$922,600 (+6.02%) Land $458,200 Building $464,400
2023	$9,067.00	$870,200 Land $416,600 Building $453,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 36 Crescent 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	1 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

Wildfire risk around 36 Crescent 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 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 / 250
Netafy Fixed Wireless	476 / 106
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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