Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 4 Orris St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,527 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,279 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $478,500 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $78 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B11 P:0000013 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B11 P:0000013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,527 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,333 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 702 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,279 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 ORRIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1627 |
| 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 · APN MELR M:B11 P:0000013
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 ORRIS ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200647259 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47124 / 277 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78.00 (-98.97%) | $797,500 (+4.78%) Land $456,800 Building $340,700 | $781,945 |
| 2024 | $7,558.00 (+1.07%) | $761,100 (+6.05%) Land $429,100 Building $332,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,478.00 | $717,700 Land $415,300 Building $302,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Netafy, Radiate Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 494 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 29,938 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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