87 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 87 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,704 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.218 acres (9,492 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$910,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$11,203 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Transfer
Jun 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNMELR M:0D9 P:0000069

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNMELR M:0D9 P:0000069

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,704 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,572 sqft
Basement Area1,352 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,352 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,492 sqft (0.218 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address87 ROWE ST
CityMELROSE
StateMA
Zip02176-3219
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeBD
JurisdictionMELROSE MA
Township / Civil DivisionMELROSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract336202

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address87 ROWE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3219
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 9, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 23, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 23, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 22, 2013
Deed Document Number20211884104
Last Transfer DateAug 31, 2022
Transfer Doc0001930377
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMELROSE MA
Recording DateJan 9, 2023
Property Address87 ROWE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3219
Document Number0001930377
Instrument DateAug 31, 2022
Instrument1930377
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3 OAK KNOLL AVE, NORTH READING, MA 01864-1713

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMELROSE MA
Recording DateJun 23, 2021
Property Address87 ROWE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3219
Document Number1884104
Instrument DateJun 15, 2021
Instrument1884104
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3 OAK KNOLL AVE, NORTH READING, MA 01864-1713

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityMelrose City
Unified School DistrictMelrose School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,203.00 (+12,210.99%)$976,700 (+5.44%) Land $471,300 Building $505,400$1,056,500
2025$91.00 (-98.95%)$926,300 (+6.02%) Land $444,300 Building $482,000
2024$8,676.00 (-1.79%)$873,700 (+3.05%) Land $417,400 Building $456,300
2023$8,834.00$847,800 Land $403,900 Building $443,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)
serves 29,938 people · EPA ID MA3178000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 361 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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