Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 40 Botolph St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,521 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $11,618 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:A13 P:0000049 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:A13 P:0000049 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,521 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,751 sqft |
| Basement Area | 688 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 BOTOLPH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGGINS & COOK |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 BOTOLPH ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20021195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 40 BOTOLPH ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1147 |
| Document Number | 70028-483 |
| Book / Page | 070028 / 000483 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70028-483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070028/000483 |
| Instrument | 524 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $11,618.00 (+12,002.08%) | $1,012,900 (+4.16%) Land $493,800 Building $519,100 | $1,040,222 (+16.9%) |
| 2025 | $96.00 (-98.98%) | $972,400 (+2.99%) Land $465,500 Building $506,900 | $889,865 |
| 2024 | $9,376.00 (+1.7%) | $944,200 (+6.73%) Land $437,300 Building $506,900 | |
| 2023 | $9,219.00 | $884,700 Land $423,200 Building $461,500 |
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 · 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 | 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.
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.
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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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