Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 42 Sears Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,500 (Apr 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,017 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:A11 P:0000119 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:A11 P:0000119 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,424 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 42 SEARS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-2132 |
| 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 |
42 Sears Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1994.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 SEARS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Sears Ave was $11,017, up 12,141.1% 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 | $11,017.00 (+12,141.11%) | $960,500 (+4.52%) Land $529,600 Building $430,900 | $912,241 (+13.87%) |
| 2025 | $90.00 (-98.98%) | $919,000 (+3.76%) Land $501,000 Building $418,000 | $801,135 |
| 2024 | $8,795.00 (-0.19%) | $885,700 (+4.73%) Land $486,700 Building $399,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,812.00 | $845,700 Land $472,300 Building $373,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Sears Ave 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.
The area around 42 Sears Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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