198 East Foster Street

Melrose, MA 02176

$605,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,512 Sq. Ft.
$241 / Sq. Ft.
2,512
Sq. Ft.
$241
per Sq. Ft.

Description

From the styishly restored 1880's gingerbread porch to the tastefully designed high-end granite kitchen that opens to the ever-desirable 1st fl FR, this QA Victorian boasts the space, open floor plan & updates sought by today's buyer. Chelsea tile FP in DR. Two finished heated rooms on 3rd floor. 10 rms, 5 brs, 2 full baths with level lot, walking distance to our "pre-Wal Mart" downtown, shops, restaurants, bus, parks and train. Hard-to-find combination of amenities, condition & location for $.From the styishly restored 1880's gingerbread porch to the tastefully designed high-end granite kitchen that opens to the ever-desirable 1st fl FR, this QA Victorian boasts the space, open floor plan & updates sought by today's buyer. Chelsea tile FP in DR. Two finished heated rooms on 3rd floor. 10 rms, 5 brs, 2 full baths with level lot, walking distance to our "pre-Wal Mart" downtown, shops, restaurants, bus, parks and train. Hard-to-find combination of amenities, condition & location for $.
  1. Listed by The Alison Socha Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
  2. Listed by Alison Socha • Leading Edge Real Estate
  3. Listed by Linda O'Koniewski • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 198 East Foster Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Alison Socha Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Alison Socha; Leading Edge Real Estate, Linda O'Koniewski

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Annette Gregorio

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 05:46 AM

Property Details for 198 East Foster Street

StatusSold
MLS #71396228
Days on Market7
Taxes$5,894 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1880
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Alison Socha Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Alison Socha; Leading Edge Real Estate, Linda O'Koniewski

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Annette Gregorio

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Building Information for 198 East Foster Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,793 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,302

Property Taxes

$491

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 198 East Foster Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2512.0
  • Color: gold
  • 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: Veterans' Mem'l
  • Neighborhood: Lower Common Neighborhood
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 144.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 238.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 368.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 23.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 144.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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 properties,please see listing sheet and sellers' description of property.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0E7 P:0000038,655826
  • Assessments: $461,900
  • Book: 26796
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 198 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 198 East Foster Street

Taxable ValueLand$434,800Additions$610,500Total$1,045,300
Tax Record2024$10,380 ($865 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,512 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,269 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,499 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0E7 P:0000038

Schools near 198 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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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Alison Socha Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Alison Socha; Leading Edge Real Estate, Linda O'Koniewski

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