Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 40 E Highland Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,976 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000094 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000094 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,922 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,462 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 E HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
40 E Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56551 / 341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 E Highland Ave was $8,976, up 12,029.7% 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 | $8,976.00 (+12,029.73%) | $782,600 (+4.54%) Land $502,100 Building $280,500 | $833,406 (+24.1%) |
| 2025 | $74.00 (-98.99%) | $748,600 (+1.84%) Land $474,900 Building $273,700 | $671,555 |
| 2024 | $7,300.00 (+0.58%) | $735,100 (+5.54%) Land $461,400 Building $273,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,258.00 | $696,500 Land $447,800 Building $248,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 E Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 6 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 risk around 40 E Highland Ave 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 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 677 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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