Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 44 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.632 acres (27,512 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,680 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0H4 P:000016A |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0H4 P:000016A |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,512 sqft (0.632 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 44 DEXTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-6502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
44 Dexter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 DEXTER RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-6502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Dexter Rd was $7,680, up 11,9% 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 | $7,680.00 (+11,9%) | $669,600 (+3.17%) Land $471,300 Building $198,300 | $645,550 (-21.07%) |
| 2025 | $64.00 (-98.96%) | $649,000 (+4.85%) Land $471,300 Building $177,700 | $817,855 |
| 2024 | $6,147.00 | $619,000 Land $441,300 Building $177,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Dexter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 44 Dexter 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 106 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 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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