158 East Foster Street

Melrose, MA 02176

$717,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,446 Sq. Ft.
$293 / Sq. Ft.
2,446
Sq. Ft.
$293
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Scale, space and details abound throughout this pretty Victorian in the Common West neighborhood, so it's situated perfectly between downtown and the park. French doors, gleaming HWF, bay windows, crown molding, chef's stove, 9 foot ceilings plus the space! The formal dining room boasts a decorative fireplace with detailed mantle & original Chelsea tile. Eat-in kitchen was thoroughly renovated in 2006 and features soapstone counters, custom cherry cabinetry & copper sink-it also hosts a Garland stove...Scale, space and details abound throughout this pretty Victorian in the Common West neighborhood, so it's situated perfectly between downtown and the park. French doors, gleaming HWF, bay windows, crown molding, chef's stove, 9 foot ceilings plus the space! The formal dining room boasts a decorative fireplace with detailed mantle & original Chelsea tile. Eat-in kitchen was thoroughly renovated in 2006 and features soapstone counters, custom cherry cabinetry & copper sink-it also hosts a Garland stove with broiler and double ovens-a showstopper! Four well-sized BRs, plus full bath with double sinks on the 2nd. Master suite features a granite counter bath and steam shower room to unwind right at home. The vaulted ceiling BR drips in sunlight and the full size sitting room features walk-in closets. Entertain on the backyd deck overlooking the perennial & vegetable gardens, and pavers double as parking & patio. Steps to Melrose's thriving downtown, train and the Common, Mt Hood & Fells.
  1. Listed by The Alison Socha Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
  2. Listed by Alison Socha • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 158 East Foster Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial, Victorian
Style
Garden, Colonial, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

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Sold By Classified Realty Group, Matthew Quinlan

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 06:59 AM

Property Details for 158 East Foster Street

StatusSold
MLS #71836250
Days on Market7
Taxes$6,035 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Alison Socha Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Alison Socha

Sold By Classified Realty Group, Matthew Quinlan

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Building Information for 158 East Foster Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,246 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,416 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,913

Property Taxes

$503

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 158 East Foster Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conventional
  • Living Area: 2446.0
  • Color: Fern
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: Common West
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet - Walk-in, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Slider,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 238.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: As with all our listings,please see listing sheet and sellers' statement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 655811
  • Assessments: $465,700
  • Book: 22277
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.2

Property History for 158 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 158 East Foster Street

Taxable ValueLand$424,300Additions$445,500Total$869,800
Tax Record2024$8,637 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,446 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,446 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,016 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,247 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0E7 P:0000023

Schools near 158 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

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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