Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 86 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,762 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,763 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR-H9 0 60 |
| Primary APN | MELR-H9 0 60 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,762 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | MELR-H9 0 60 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 BANCROFT RD |
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
86 Bancroft Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 BANCROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015135728 |
| Deed Book / Page | 65906 / 565 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000105483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 86 BANCROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3423 |
| Document Number | 0000105483 |
| Book / Page | 86038 / 380 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026105483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 BANCROFT RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3423 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Bancroft Rd was $9,763, up 17% 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 | $9,763.00 (+16.99%) | $851,200 (+0.98%) Land $514,800 Building $336,400 | $943,476 (+22.52%) |
| 2025 | $8,345.00 (+1.18%) | $842,900 (+1.48%) Land $514,800 Building $328,100 | $770,070 |
| 2024 | $8,248.00 (+4.52%) | $830,600 (+9.68%) Land $514,800 Building $315,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,891.00 | $757,300 Land $459,200 Building $298,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Bancroft Rd 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 | 1 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.
The area around 86 Bancroft 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 |
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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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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