56 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 56 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.119 acres (5,171 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$830,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$9,885 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Refinance Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:0D6 P:0000127`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:0D6 P:0000127`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,475 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,274 sqft
Basement Area	896 sqft
Unfinished Basement	896 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,171 sqft (0.119 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	56 BEECH AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-4809
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URA
Legal Subdivision	MELROSE
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	336300

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	56 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOFI LENDING CORP
Jun 21, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Apr 16, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	80304 / 429
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	56 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	078065-412
Date	Jun 21, 2021
Book Page	78065/412
Instrument	140144

Lender

Name	SOFI LENDING CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2041

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Jun 21, 2022
Property Address	56 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Document Number	080304-429
Book / Page	80304 / 429
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2022
Instrument	92830
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	56 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809

Mortgage

Document Number	0000092831
Date	Jun 21, 2022
Instrument	92831

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	56 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Document Number	72526-268
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 14, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 BEECH AVE MELROSE MA 021764809, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809

Mortgage

Document Number	72526-268
Date	Apr 30, 2019
Book Page	072526/000268
Instrument	54215

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 29, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Melrose City
Unified School District	Melrose School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,885.00 (+12,256.25%)	$861,800 (+5.52%) Land $473,400 Building $388,400	$825,114 (-8.28%)
2025	$80.00 (-98.97%)	$816,700 (+4.45%) Land $446,300 Building $370,400	$899,650
2024	$7,764.00 (+8.04%)	$781,900 (+13.38%) Land $419,300 Building $362,600
2023	$7,186.00	$689,600 Land $405,800 Building $283,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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