Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 56 E Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,591 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $15,940 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000069 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000069 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,591 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,722 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,633 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,633 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 56 E EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
56 E Emerson St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3551 |
| Document Number | 080806-454 |
| Book / Page | 80806 / 454 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 151617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3551 |
| Document Number | 0000151618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 151618 |
| Name | HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 E Emerson St was $15,940, up 11,795.5% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,940.00 (+11,795.52%) | $1,389,700 (+2.07%) Land $493,500 Building $896,200 |
| 2025 | $134.00 (-98.99%) | $1,361,500 (+2.12%) Land $465,300 Building $896,200 |
| 2024 | $13,240.00 (+42.86%) | $1,333,300 (+49.91%) Land $437,100 Building $896,200 |
| 2023 | $9,268.00 | $889,400 Land $423,000 Building $466,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 56 E Emerson St 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 | 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.
The area around 56 E Emerson St 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 |
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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 785 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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