Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 5 Melba Ln, Stoneham, MA 02180
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,974 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,729 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STON M:07 B:000 L:253 |
| Primary APN | STON M:07 B:000 L:253 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,974 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,080 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6696 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 MELBA LN |
| City | STONEHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02180-1338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 253 |
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 337101 |
5 Melba Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MELBA LN, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67584 / 336 |
| Transfer Doc | 066379-516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Property Address | 5 MELBA LN, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1338 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 082747-412 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82747/412 |
| Instrument | 46973 |
| Name | SOMERVILLE SCHOOL EMP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Melba Ln was $9,729, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Stoneham Town |
| Unified School District | Stoneham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,729.00 (+4.79%) | $967,100 (+6.57%) Land $420,100 Building $547,000 | $1,072,930 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,284.00 (+5.3%) | $907,500 (+9%) Land $400,100 Building $507,400 | $1,072,930 (+9.58%) |
| 2024 | $8,817.00 (+3.18%) | $832,600 (+8.16%) Land $370,100 Building $462,500 | $979,165 |
| 2023 | $8,545.00 | $769,800 Land $340,100 Building $429,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Melba Ln 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 | 1 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.
The area around 5 Melba Ln 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 | STONEHAM WATER DEPT (MWRA SUPPLY) serves 23,244 people · EPA ID MA3284000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Sep 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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