Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)Other / Unknown
APPLETON ST
MELROSE, MA 02176
0
Baths
1,455 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$166 (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.$16,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,800
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.
EHM
Hoover Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
Melrose High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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
Appleton 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.
- Among the smallest lots 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.
Lot size1,455 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger
Smaller than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | East Side | Melrose 02176 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1,455 ft² | almost no homes | almost no homes | almost no homes |
About Appleton St
When did Appleton St, Melrose, MA last sell?
Appleton St, Melrose, MA last sold on Dec 9, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve Appleton St, Melrose, MA?
Appleton St, Melrose, MA is assigned to Hoover Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Melrose High School (high), rated A+; Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Melrose School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on Appleton St, Melrose, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for Appleton St, Melrose, MA was $166. The county assessed it at $16,800.
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