Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 5 Stowecroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,519 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,163 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,055,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,479 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:E11 P:0000075 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:E11 P:0000075 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,519 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,941 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 161 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,163 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 STOWECROFT RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-2405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 13064-29 |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 STOWECROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-2405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 STOWECROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-2405 |
| Document Number | 0001917413 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1917413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 STOWECROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-2405 |
| Document Number | 0001917414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1917414 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2032 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | Other |
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 | $10,479.00 (+12,084.88%) | $913,600 (+4.03%) Land $491,200 Building $422,400 | $994,832 (-7.66%) |
| 2025 | $86.00 (-98.98%) | $878,200 (+3.14%) Land $464,700 Building $413,500 | $1,077,300 |
| 2024 | $8,455.00 (+8.38%) | $851,500 (+13.73%) Land $451,400 Building $400,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,801.00 | $748,700 Land $438,100 Building $310,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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