72 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 72 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,655 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.117 acres (5,079 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$455,000 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill	$9,772 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Mortgage Jul 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:0E6 P:0000131`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:0E6 P:0000131`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,655 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,826 sqft
Basement Area	896 sqft
Unfinished Basement	896 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

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	5,079 sqft (0.117 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	72 BEECH AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-4809
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URA
Legal Subdivision	BUILDING SITES MELROSE
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
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	72 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 3, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BLUE HILLS BANK
Jul 6, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
Sep 8, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 28, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 28, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 2, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2008124212
Deed Book / Page	51494 / 170
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	72 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	68701-206
Date	Jan 3, 2017
Book Page	68701/206
Instrument	581

Lender

Name	BLUE HILLS BANK

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2047

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	72 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	71274-565
Date	Jul 6, 2018
Book Page	71274/565
Instrument	99715

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	72 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4809
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75554-96
Date	Sep 8, 2020
Book Page	75554/96
Instrument	156095

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

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	$9,772.00 (+21.36%)	$852,000 (+4.76%) Land $472,900 Building $379,100	$862,359 (+4.45%)
2025	$8,052.00 (+4.15%)	$813,300 (+4.47%) Land $445,900 Building $367,400	$825,645
2024	$7,731.00 (+0.17%)	$778,500 (+5.1%) Land $418,900 Building $359,600
2023	$7,718.00	$740,700 Land $405,300 Building $335,400

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 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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