Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 79 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,103 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $338,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $91 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:E13 P:0000045 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:E13 P:0000045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,103 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 998 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 998 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 79 BOARDMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007181366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50167 / 105 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 79 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 76649-418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76649/418 |
| Instrument | 4914 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91.00 (-98.99%) | $923,700 (+1.54%) Land $488,300 Building $435,400 | $880,365 |
| 2024 | $9,033.00 (+1.22%) | $909,700 (+6.22%) Land $474,300 Building $435,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,924.00 | $856,400 Land $460,400 Building $396,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
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.
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 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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