Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 81 Argyle St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,301 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,644 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0E7 P:0000096 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0E7 P:0000096 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,301 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 81 ARGYLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | ANTHONY LA RUSSO CE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
81 Argyle St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 ARGYLE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4943 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57789 / 283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 81 ARGYLE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4943 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 75790-44 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75790/44 |
| Instrument | 177770 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Argyle St was $7,644, up 12,229% from the year before.
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 | $7,644.00 (+12,229.03%) | $666,400 (+5.08%) Land $484,600 Building $181,800 | $653,656 (+19.7%) |
| 2025 | $62.00 (-98.96%) | $634,200 (+5.75%) Land $456,900 Building $177,300 | $546,060 |
| 2024 | $5,955.00 (-0.93%) | $599,700 (+3.95%) Land $429,200 Building $170,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,011.00 | $576,900 Land $415,400 Building $161,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Argyle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 12 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 81 Argyle St 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 |
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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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