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Last sold for $939,000 on Mar 30, 2022

5 FAULKNER PL

MELROSE, MA 02176
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,024 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.
2,587 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.$939,000 · Mar 30, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$87 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$880,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$280,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$599,400

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.15 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Melrose High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

5 Faulkner Pl 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 69% of homes in Downtown
  • Among the smallest lots in Melrose 02176
  • Older than 74% of homes in Middlesex County

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 area2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,881 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size2,587 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 5 Faulkner Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntownMelrose 02176Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,024 ft²69% of homes59% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,587 ft²5% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192063% of homes46% of homes26% of homes

About 5 Faulkner Pl

When did 5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA last sell?

5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA last sold on Mar 30, 2022 for $939,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA?

5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,024 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA built?

5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA?

5 Faulkner Pl, 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 5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?

Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is bigger than 59% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,881 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,587 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1920 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 5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Faulkner Pl, Melrose, MA was $87. The county assessed it at $880,200.

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