37 E Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 37 E Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,439 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.056 acres (2,457 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$440,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,736 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Transfer May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR-D8 0 43`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR-D8 0 43`
Alternative APN	`MELR M:0D8 P:0000043`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,439 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,292 sqft
Basement Area	747 sqft
Unfinished Basement	747 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,457 sqft (0.056 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	MELR-D8 0 43
Street Address	37 E EMERSON ST
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-3541
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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	872 FELLSWAY, MEDFORD, MA 02155-4933
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 17, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 1, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LEADER BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 3, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201860008
Deed Book / Page	70946 / 577
Last Transfer Date	Aug 3, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000103815
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2026
Property Address	37 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3541
Document Number	0000103815
Book / Page	86024 / 572
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2026
Instrument	2026103815
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	872 FELLSWAY, MEDFORD, MA 02155-4933

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	May 1, 2018
Property Address	37 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3541
Document Number	70946-577
Book / Page	70946 / 577
Instrument	60008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$42.11
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	37 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3541

Mortgage

Document Number	709460580
Date	May 1, 2018
Instrument	70946/0580

Lender

Name	LEADER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$6,736.00 (+21.17%)	$587,300 (+4.59%) Land $286,100 Building $301,200	$674,130 (+11.28%)
2025	$5,559.00 (+3.89%)	$561,500 (+4.19%) Land $269,700 Building $291,800	$605,815
2024	$5,351.00 (+0.28%)	$538,900 (+5.23%) Land $253,400 Building $285,500
2023	$5,336.00	$512,100 Land $245,200 Building $266,900

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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 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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