71 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 71 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,431 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.122 acres (5,332 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$550,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill	$9,665 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Refinance Sep 2021 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:0E6 P:0000008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:0E6 P:0000008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,431 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,826 sqft
Basement Area	1,320 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,320 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,332 sqft (0.122 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	71 BEECH AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-4838
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URA
Legal Subdivision	MELROSE
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	336300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	71 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4838
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Sep 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Apr 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	64733 / 199
Transfer Doc	064733-199
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	71 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4838
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	078605-150
Date	Sep 1, 2021
Book Page	78605/150
Instrument	195677

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	71 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4838
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	78605-150
Date	Sep 1, 2021
Book Page	78605/150
Instrument	195677

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	71 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4838
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74555-179
Date	Apr 28, 2020
Book Page	74555/179
Instrument	62511

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	May 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$9,665.00 (+21.51%)	$842,600 (+4.88%) Land $474,200 Building $368,400	$960,611 (+6.25%)
2025	$7,954.00 (+4.22%)	$803,400 (+4.53%) Land $447,100 Building $356,300	$904,115
2024	$7,632.00 (-0.12%)	$768,600 (+4.81%) Land $420,000 Building $348,600
2023	$7,641.00	$733,300 Land $406,500 Building $326,800

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

Flood

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

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 723 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 / 250
Netafy Fixed Wireless	520 / 116

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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