56 Hillside Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,486 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$71,500 (Jul 1983)
Tax Bill	$11,244 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:0D9 P:0000077`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:0D9 P:0000077`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,046 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,445 sqft
Basement Area	963 sqft
Unfinished Basement	963 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,486 sqft (0.149 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	56 HILLSIDE AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-3218
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URA
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	336202

Owner

56 Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1983.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	56 HILLSIDE AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3218
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 11, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage EASTERN BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 1983 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 1983 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	56 HILLSIDE AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3218
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	69489-520
Date	Jun 23, 2017
Book Page	69489/520
Instrument	96509

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	56 HILLSIDE AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3218
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	72444-468
Date	Apr 11, 2019
Book Page	72444/468
Instrument	44954

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Hillside Ave was $11,244, up 12,121.7% from the year before.

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	$11,244.00 (+12,121.74%)	$980,300 (+4.47%) Land $507,800 Building $472,500	$945,811 (-4.77%)
2025	$92.00 (-98.99%)	$938,400 (+2.56%) Land $480,300 Building $458,100	$993,225
2024	$9,086.00 (+0.78%)	$915,000 (+5.74%) Land $466,600 Building $448,400
2023	$9,016.00	$865,300 Land $452,900 Building $412,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 56 Hillside Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 56 Hillside Ave 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

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 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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