Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 9 Sunset Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,360 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,470 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Nov 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $10,941 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:E12 P:0000079 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:E12 P:0000079 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 590 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,470 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 9 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-2020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
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 | 9 SUNSET RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0082517-91 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 9 SUNSET RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-2020 |
| Document Number | 0082517-91 |
| Book / Page | 82517 / 91 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 19185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 SUNSET RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-2020 |
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 | $10,941.00 (+12,056.67%) | $953,900 (+4.13%) Land $524,300 Building $429,600 | $1,172,554 (+15.13%) |
| 2025 | $90.00 (-98.98%) | $916,100 (+3.2%) Land $496,000 Building $420,100 | $1,018,495 |
| 2024 | $8,815.00 (-0.42%) | $887,700 (+4.5%) Land $481,800 Building $405,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,852.00 | $849,500 Land $467,600 Building $381,900 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 268 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 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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