Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 53 Youle St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,962 sqft · built 1863 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,744 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Feb 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $12,323 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000048 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000048 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,269 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,412 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1863 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1863 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,744 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 YOULE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-2625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | ETHEL FERNALD |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 YOULE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-2625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0085425-29 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 YOULE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-2625 |
| Document Number | 0085425-29 |
| Book / Page | 85425 / 29 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 YOULE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-2625 |
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 | $12,323.00 (+12,223%) | $1,074,400 (+5.36%) Land $507,900 Building $566,500 | $942,053 |
| 2025 | $100.00 (-98.95%) | $1,019,700 (+6.43%) Land $478,900 Building $540,800 | |
| 2024 | $9,514.00 (-1.34%) | $958,100 (+3.53%) Land $449,900 Building $508,200 | |
| 2023 | $9,643.00 | $925,400 Land $435,300 Building $490,100 |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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.
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