Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 985 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Medical Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 4,583 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $18,978 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000104 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000104 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,583 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,265 sqft |
| Basement Area | 272 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,405 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 985 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1913 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Medical Building |
| Local Zoning Code | URC |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
985 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since June 1989.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1913 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 985 Main St was $18,978, up 11,911.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,978.00 (+11,911.39%) | $920,800 (+2.91%) Land $456,900 Building $463,900 |
| 2025 | $158.00 (-98.94%) | $894,800 (+6.26%) Land $442,200 Building $452,600 |
| 2024 | $14,914.00 | $842,100 Land $420,100 Building $422,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 985 Main St 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 | 6 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 risk around 985 Main St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 677 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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