Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 39 Sewall Woods Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,282 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,808 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $11,303 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000021 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000021 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,282 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,379 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 346 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,808 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 39 SEWALL WOODS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
39 Sewall Woods Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003269 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 081013-303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 39 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1708 |
| Document Number | 081013-303 |
| Book / Page | 81013 / 303 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 176178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1708 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Sewall Woods Rd was $11,303, up 21.7% 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 | $11,303.00 (+21.73%) | $985,400 (+5.06%) Land $546,300 Building $439,100 | $1,019,712 |
| 2025 | $9,285.00 (-0.3%) | $937,900 (-) Land $509,500 Building $428,400 | |
| 2024 | $9,313.00 (+5.88%) | $937,900 (+11.11%) Land $509,500 Building $428,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,796.00 | $844,100 Land $454,500 Building $389,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 Sewall Woods Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 39 Sewall Woods 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 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.
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