Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 79 E Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,780 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,563 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000086 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000086 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,545 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,402 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,402 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,148 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 79 E EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201640003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66937 / 64 |
| Transfer Doc | 66937-64 |
| 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 | $12,563.00 (+11,751.89%) | $1,095,300 (+1.61%) Land $597,400 Building $497,900 | $1,104,990 (-4.53%) |
| 2025 | $106.00 (-99%) | $1,077,900 (+1.1%) Land $597,400 Building $480,500 | $1,157,385 |
| 2024 | $10,587.00 | $1,066,200 Land $597,400 Building $468,800 |
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 | 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.
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 785 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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