Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $975,000 on Nov 10, 2022
125 MYRTLE ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,719 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$975,000 · Nov 10, 2022
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,049 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,050,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$430,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$620,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,021,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$957,836
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(7)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
Melrose High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
District: Melrose School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02176These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,986
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,427 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,610
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148,943
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
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How this home compares
125 Myrtle St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 85% of homes in Downtown
- Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Middlesex County
- Older than 98% of homes in Melrose 02176
How it measures up in Melrose 02176
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose 02176.
Living area2,719 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 84% of homes nearby
Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger
Bigger than 55% of homes nearby
Year built1850
OlderTypical 1926Newer
Newer than 2% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Downtown | Melrose 02176 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,719 ft² | 85% of homes | 84% of homes | 80% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.17 ac | 66% of homes | 55% of homes | 29% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1850 | 3% of homes | 2% of homes | 2% of homes |
About 125 Myrtle St
When did 125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA last sell?
125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA last sold on Nov 10, 2022 for $975,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA?
125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,719 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.
When was 125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA built?
125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA?
125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (middle), rated B+; Melrose High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Melrose School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?
Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,719 ft² against a typical 1,882 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1850 against a typical 1926). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 125 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA was $12,049. The county assessed it at $1,050,500.
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