Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 85 Sewall Woods Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $10,098 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B11 P:0000025 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B11 P:0000025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,548 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 536 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 85 SEWALL WOODS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | SEWALL WOODS PARK HOUSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
85 Sewall Woods Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1709 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Sewall Woods Rd was $10,098, up 11,641.9% 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 | $10,098.00 (+11,641.86%) | $880,400 (+1.15%) Land $511,700 Building $368,700 | $951,708 (-1.13%) |
| 2025 | $86.00 (-99%) | $870,400 (-) Land $511,700 Building $358,700 | $962,540 |
| 2024 | $8,643.00 (+5.89%) | $870,400 (+11.12%) Land $511,700 Building $358,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,162.00 | $783,300 Land $456,400 Building $326,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Sewall Woods Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 85 Sewall Woods Rd 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.
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 645 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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