Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 48 Ryder Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,177 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $123,500 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,910 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D5 P:0000035 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D5 P:0000035 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,177 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 48 RYDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 336404 |
48 Ryder Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 RYDER AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Ryder Ave was $6,910, up 11,611.9% 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 | $6,910.00 (+11,611.86%) | $602,400 (+0.67%) Land $424,000 Building $178,400 | $654,349 (+3.38%) |
| 2025 | $59.00 (-98.95%) | $598,400 (+5.93%) Land $424,000 Building $174,400 | $632,985 |
| 2024 | $5,609.00 (+1.96%) | $564,900 (+7.01%) Land $396,600 Building $168,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,501.00 | $527,900 Land $369,300 Building $158,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Ryder 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 48 Ryder 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 |
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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 802 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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