Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 36 Sears Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,683 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:A11 P:0000116 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:A11 P:0000116 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,108 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,492 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 36 SEARS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-2132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 SEARS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201312 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61960 / 30 |
| Transfer Doc | 61960-30 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $9,683.00 (+12,156.96%) | $844,200 (+4.6%) Land $524,400 Building $319,800 | $918,430 (+4.28%) |
| 2025 | $79.00 (-99%) | $807,100 (+1.79%) Land $496,100 Building $311,000 | $880,745 |
| 2024 | $7,873.00 (+0.52%) | $792,900 (+5.49%) Land $481,900 Building $311,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,832.00 | $751,600 Land $467,700 Building $283,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 494 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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