445 E Foster St

1,899 Sq. Ft.
$369 / Sq. Ft.
1,899
Sq. Ft.
$369
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in one of Melrose’s most desirable neighborhoods, this expanded bungalow delivers impressive square footage & opportunity to create your dream home. The enclosed front porch welcomes you & doubles as a practical mudroom. The LR features a warm fireplace & opens to a charming DR accented by a built-in hutch. The kitchen is outfitted w/ custom cabinetry, gas stove & over-the-range microwave. A bright & spacious FR w/ vaulted ceilings & skylights offers easy access to the back deck, ideal for...Nestled in one of Melrose’s most desirable neighborhoods, this expanded bungalow delivers impressive square footage & opportunity to create your dream home. The enclosed front porch welcomes you & doubles as a practical mudroom. The LR features a warm fireplace & opens to a charming DR accented by a built-in hutch. The kitchen is outfitted w/ custom cabinetry, gas stove & over-the-range microwave. A bright & spacious FR w/ vaulted ceilings & skylights offers easy access to the back deck, ideal for entertaining. The main level also includes a large primary BR, full bath, & laundry room that once served as a second BR. Upstairs you’ll find another roomy bedroom w/ large bonus room that can serve as a BR or teen retreat. The semi-finished LL level adds more usable space featuring a full bath & a perfect setup for a home office, while still leaving plenty of room for storage. Other features include, hw floors, 2 car garage & long driveway. This home checks all the boxes. Bring your ideas!
  1. Listed by The Apex Team • Apex Realty Group, LLC
  2. Listed by Julia Bonavita • Apex Realty Group, LLC
  3. Listed by Vinnie Casazza • Apex Realty Group, LLC

Property Details for 445 East Foster Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2026 03:16 PM

Property Details for 445 East Foster Street

StatusSold
MLS #73458446
Days on Market52
Taxes$7,698 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Apex Realty Group, LLC, The Apex Team; Apex Realty Group, LLC, Julia Bonavita; Apex Realty Group, LLC, Vinnie Casazza

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, McCaul & Mounsif Real Estate Group

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Building Information for 445 East Foster Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,671 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,053 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,412

Property Taxes

$642

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 445 East Foster Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1899.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Concrete
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 153.299999999
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.6
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 102.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 293.93
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 22.1
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 55.147999999
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.8
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.11
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 62.64
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.8
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.8
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.97
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.3
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.9
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 341.981999999
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 16.2
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.11
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 127.499999999
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 10.2
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.5
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10.5X8.7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.51
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.7
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property sold as is. Washer/Dryer have been removed
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0G8 P:0000070,657416
  • Assessments: $777,600
  • Book: -
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 445 East Foster Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73458446

$700,000
Jan 8, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73458446

Jan 8, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73458446

Dec 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73458446

$749,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73458446

$700,000
01/08/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73458446

01/08/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73458446

12/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73458446

$749,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 445 East Foster Street

Taxable ValueLand$514,300Additions$263,300Total$777,600
Tax Record2025$7,698 ($642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,899 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,899 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,392 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,671 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningSRBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0G8 P:0000070Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 445 East Foster Street

This home is within Melrose School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Apex Realty Group, LLC, The Apex Team; Apex Realty Group, LLC, Julia Bonavita; Apex Realty Group, LLC, Vinnie Casazza

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