Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 65 Orient Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,043 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,810 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0E9 P:0000045 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0E9 P:0000045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,043 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,945 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 462 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,146 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 65 ORIENT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3222 |
| 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 | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
65 Orient Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 ORIENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085448-279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 65 ORIENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3222 |
| Document Number | 085448-279 |
| Book / Page | 85448 / 279 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 65 Orient Ave was $10,810, up 11,65% 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 | $10,810.00 (+11,65%) | $942,500 (+1.25%) Land $517,000 Building $425,500 | $1,167,589 (-1.24%) |
| 2025 | $92.00 (-99%) | $930,900 (-) Land $517,000 Building $413,900 | $1,182,275 |
| 2024 | $9,244.00 | $930,900 Land $517,000 Building $413,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 65 Orient 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.
The area around 65 Orient 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 |
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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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