Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 87 E Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 4,349 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,359 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,136 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000087 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D8 P:0000087 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,349 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,562 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,912 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,359 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 87 E EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 BELLEVUE AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201120 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57897 / 281 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 78756-351 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 87 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3544 |
| Document Number | 78756-351 |
| Book / Page | 78756 / 351 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 71 BELLEVUE AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3215 |
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 | $11,136.00 (+11,874.19%) | $970,900 (+2.55%) Land $518,100 Building $452,800 | $1,022,513 |
| 2025 | $93.00 (-98.98%) | $946,800 (+2.89%) Land $518,100 Building $428,700 | |
| 2024 | $9,138.00 | $920,200 Land $518,100 Building $402,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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