Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 66 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,718 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,533 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D7 P:0000027 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D7 P:0000027 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,143 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,718 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 66 E FOSTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
66 E Foster St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 66 E FOSTER ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022100090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80367 / 506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 66 E FOSTER ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3947 |
| Document Number | 080367-506 |
| Book / Page | 80367 / 506 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 100090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 E FOSTER ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3947 |
| Document Number | 0000100091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 100091 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2032 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | Other |
The 2026 property tax bill for 66 E Foster St was $8,533, up 11,751.4% 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 | $8,533.00 (+11,751.39%) | $743,900 (+2.18%) Land $417,200 Building $326,700 | $843,989 |
| 2025 | $72.00 (-98.94%) | $728,000 (+6.5%) Land $417,200 Building $310,800 | |
| 2024 | $6,788.00 (+0.41%) | $683,600 (+5.36%) Land $390,300 Building $293,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,760.00 | $648,800 Land $363,400 Building $285,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 66 E Foster St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 66 E Foster 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 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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