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81 ROWE ST

MELROSE, MA 02176
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,151 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1884
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$712,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$462,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$250,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$675,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
52
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Exempt (Full Or Partial)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Melrose High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Winthrop Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 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

81 Rowe 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 65% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Older than 95% of homes in East Side

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 area2,151 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,878 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1884
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 81 Rowe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast SideMelrose 02176Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,151 ft²56% of homes65% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac59% of homes67% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than18845% of homes8% of homes5% of homes

About 81 Rowe St

When did 81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA last sell?

81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA last sold on Aug 7, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA?

81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,151 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA built?

81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA was built in 1884, making it 142 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA?

81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA is assigned to Melrose High School (high), rated A+; Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (middle), rated B; Winthrop Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Melrose School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Rowe St, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?

Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,151 ft² against a typical 1,878 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1884 against a typical 1926). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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