Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 55 Highview Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,540 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,190 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,735 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0G8 P:0000002 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0G8 P:0000002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,540 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,190 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 55 HIGHVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6013 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
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 | 55 HIGHVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161727299 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1170 / 13 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 55 HIGHVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4113 |
| Document Number | 0000085756 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000085756 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 85756 |
| Name | DIGITAL EMP FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2038 |
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 | $9,735.00 (+12,068.75%) | $848,700 (+4.55%) Land $478,700 Building $370,000 | $1,005,421 (+6.29%) |
| 2025 | $80.00 (-98.97%) | $811,800 (+3.49%) Land $451,400 Building $360,400 | $945,915 |
| 2024 | $7,789.00 (+1.45%) | $784,400 (+6.45%) Land $424,000 Building $360,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,678.00 | $736,900 Land $410,300 Building $326,600 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · 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.
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 456 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 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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