137 East Foster Street

Melrose, MA 02176

$720,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,108 Sq. Ft.
$232 / Sq. Ft.
3,108
Sq. Ft.
$232
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful Victorian home with in-law addition. This great property has EVERYTHING you need. The main house features a gracious foyer, sunny den, open living room and dining room space with decorative fireplace, a family room (make for a great breakfast room), new galley kitchen with granite, counters, 2 full baths, 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors on 1st flr and carpeting on 2nd floor. CA on 2nd flr.. The spectacular in-law apartment boasts cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, CA and an open concept living...Beautiful Victorian home with in-law addition. This great property has EVERYTHING you need. The main house features a gracious foyer, sunny den, open living room and dining room space with decorative fireplace, a family room (make for a great breakfast room), new galley kitchen with granite, counters, 2 full baths, 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors on 1st flr and carpeting on 2nd floor. CA on 2nd flr.. The spectacular in-law apartment boasts cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, CA and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen (new w/granite & island) combo. Right off of this enviable kitchen is a large deck which overlooks a pretty, just-the-right-sized yard. Completing this space is a big bedroom with 2 great closets and a full bath with laundry. Basement has loads of storage space with additional W/D hookup. Walk-up attic has height and potential for more living space. Two car attached-garage, 4 car parking. Walk to downtown Melrose in a flash! Yup, this is the one.
  1. Listed by Juliet Leydon • Compass

Property Details for 137 East Foster Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:14 AM

Property Details for 137 East Foster Street

StatusSold
MLS #71925213
Days on Market22
Taxes$7,604 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 137 East Foster Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,510 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,563 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,929

Property Taxes

$634

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 137 East Foster Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3108.0
  • Color: Lilac
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Ceiling - Cathedral, Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Skylight, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 256.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 280.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom5 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Dryer Hookup - Dual
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 168.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 77.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Please see info packet and sellers disclosure
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0D7 P:0000142,654867
  • Assessments: $586,700
  • Book: 56339
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 137 East Foster Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 137 East Foster Street

Taxable ValueLand$434,800Additions$581,400Total$1,016,200
Tax Record2024$10,091 ($841 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,108 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,108 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,474 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,512 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0D7 P:0000142Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 137 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

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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