Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 74 Prospect St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,301 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $9,872 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0A8 P:0000040 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0A8 P:0000040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,651 sqft |
| Basement Area | 742 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 742 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,301 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 74 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | STONEHAM & MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 336402 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 PROSPECT ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010148847 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55275 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $9,872.00 (+11,793.98%) | $860,700 (+1.57%) Land $461,000 Building $399,700 | $785,946 (-7.96%) |
| 2025 | $83.00 (-99%) | $847,400 (+1.05%) Land $461,000 Building $386,400 | $853,955 |
| 2024 | $8,327.00 (+4.35%) | $838,600 (+9.51%) Land $461,000 Building $377,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,980.00 | $765,800 Land $411,200 Building $354,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 768 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile.
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