Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 81 Highview Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,519 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0G8 P:0000012 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0G8 P:0000012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,810 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 81 HIGHVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
81 Highview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 HIGHVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EASTHAMPTON SAVINGS BANK |
| May 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20221928375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 81 HIGHVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4115 |
| Document Number | 0001928375 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1928375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 0001928376 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1928376 |
| Name | EASTHAMPTON SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2028 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 81 HIGHVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4115 |
| Document Number | 0000088295 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 88295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Estate |
| Address | 81 W HIGHLAND AVE MELROSE MA 021761245, MELROSE, MA 02176-1245 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Highview Ave was $9,519, up 12,103.8% 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 | $9,519.00 (+12,103.85%) | $829,900 (+4.53%) Land $487,300 Building $342,600 | $865,688 (+5.4%) |
| 2025 | $78.00 (-98.97%) | $793,900 (+3.63%) Land $459,400 Building $334,500 | $821,370 |
| 2024 | $7,607.00 (+11.95%) | $766,100 (+17.48%) Land $431,600 Building $334,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,795.00 | $652,100 Land $417,700 Building $234,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Highview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains 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 Highview Ave 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 456 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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