79 Walton Park, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 79 Walton Park, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,504 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.325 acres (14,174 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$899,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$13,013 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Refinance Apr 2025 Line of Credit + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:A12 P:0000072`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:A12 P:0000072`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,504 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,920 sqft
Basement Area	1,408 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,408 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Victorian
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,174 sqft (0.325 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	79 WALTON PARK
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-2115
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URA
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5022
Census Tract	336100

Owner

79 Walton Park is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	79 WALTON PARK, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 24, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA
Apr 25, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA
Nov 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC
Nov 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC
Oct 28, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI
Nov 7, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CITIZENS BK/RI

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 15, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	71857 / 412
Transfer Doc	071857-412
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	79 WALTON PARK, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026
Title Company	TITLE 365, TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	080167-270
Date	May 24, 2022
Book Page	80167/270
Instrument	77315

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

April 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	79 WALTON PARK, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	084007-132
Date	Apr 25, 2025
Book Page	84007/132
Instrument	43203

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2055

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	79 WALTON PARK, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	079201-380
Date	Nov 22, 2021
Book Page	79201/380
Instrument	254503

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	79 WALTON PARK, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	79201-380
Date	Nov 22, 2021
Book Page	79201/380
Instrument	254503

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	79 WALTON PARK, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115
Document Number	73577-529
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	79 WALTON PARK MELROSE MA 021762115, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115

Mortgage

Document Number	73577-529
Date	Nov 1, 2019
Book Page	073577/000529
Instrument	170566

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BK/RI
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 31, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Nov 7, 2018
Property Address	79 WALTON PARK, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115
Document Number	71857-412
Book / Page	071857 / 000412
Instrument Date	Oct 25, 2018
Instrument	1838
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 28, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,099.44
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	79 WALTON PARK MELROSE MA 021762115, MELROSE, MA 02176-2115

Mortgage

Document Number	71857-415
Date	Nov 7, 2018
Book Page	071857/000415
Instrument	1839

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BK/RI
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 6, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Walton Park was $13,013, up 21.2% from the year before.

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	$13,013.00 (+21.15%)	$1,134,500 (+4.57%) Land $520,700 Building $613,800	$1,293,629 (+11.51%)
2025	$10,741.00 (+3.81%)	$1,084,900 (+4.12%) Land $490,900 Building $594,000	$1,160,140
2024	$10,347.00 (+0.18%)	$1,042,000 (+5.13%) Land $461,200 Building $580,800
2023	$10,328.00	$991,200 Land $446,300 Building $544,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 79 Walton Park in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 79 Walton Park has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 557 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 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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