Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 56 School St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,354 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $729,900 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,495 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F9 P:0000009 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F9 P:0000009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,743 sqft |
| Basement Area | 847 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 847 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,354 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 56 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
56 School St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 SCHOOL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211881153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 56 SCHOOL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3321 |
| Document Number | 1881153 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1881153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 56 SCHOOL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3321 |
| Document Number | 1881154 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1881154 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 School St was $10,495, up 11,692.1% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,495.00 (+11,692.13%) | $915,000 (+1.35%) Land $501,500 Building $413,500 | $1,090,629 (+27.37%) |
| 2025 | $89.00 (-99%) | $902,800 (+0.91%) Land $501,500 Building $401,300 | $856,235 |
| 2024 | $8,884.00 (+4.68%) | $894,700 (+9.85%) Land $501,500 Building $393,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,487.00 | $814,500 Land $447,300 Building $367,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 School 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 | 1 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 School 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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