Classic 8 rm Colonial blending timeless charm w/modern updates! Ideally located on a tree-lined st w/sidewalks running between the Common Park & vibrant Melrose Square! HW fls & period details abound...love the LR w/fireplace, eat-in kit, full BA, open DR & in-home office...but REALLY LOVE the huge family rm addition w/vaulted ceiling, built-ins & great natural light! The spacious deck extends the living space in the nice weather & overlooks the large, flat, mostly fenced-in yard!! Upstairs the charm continues w/3 comfortable bdrms w/ample closet space, another full BA & walk up attic. Be home for the summer & start grilling on the deck & entertaining in this enviable backyard! Walk to the MBTA commuter rail, orange line bus, dinner, shopping & coffee in Melrose Square! Great basement expansion potential too (under the addition) & there's parking for 5 cars! This solid-well maintained home offers the best of both worlds...period charm & modern living in a prime Melrose location!
Sold for $1,062,500
$1,062,500
149 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,728sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,512 Square Feet Lot
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$615/sqft
$4,580 Estimated rent
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In-home officeVaulted ceilingSpacious deckPeriod detailsAmple closet spaceNatural light
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Listed by:
Leeman & Gately 781-307-1243,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Lorraine Gately 781-844-5191
Bought with:
Leeman & Gately
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73367632
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 8 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Slider, Wainscoting
- Level: First
- Area: 368
- Dimensions: 23 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Home Office, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,728
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden
Lot
- Size: 8,512 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 654869
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Eastside-Common
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $615/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $800,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,926
- Date on market: 1/24/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2025 | Sold | $1,062,500+25%$615/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73367632 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000$492/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73367632 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,926 +4.4% | $800,600 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $7,594 -0.3% | $764,800 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $7,614 +0.2% | $730,700 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $7,601 +2.9% | $719,100 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $7,387 +5.7% | $674,600 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $6,991 +11% | $632,700 +8.6% |
| 2019 | $6,300 +0.5% | $582,800 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $6,270 +3.3% | $553,400 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $6,068 +3.5% | $514,200 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $5,865 +5.6% | $475,700 +11% |
| 2015 | $5,556 +4.4% | $428,700 +7% |
| 2014 | $5,320 +2.9% | $400,600 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $5,172 +2.1% | $396,900 |
| 2012 | $5,064 +2.4% | $396,900 |
| 2011 | $4,945 +2.9% | $396,900 -0.3% |
| 2010 | $4,806 +2.6% | $398,200 -3.4% |
| 2009 | $4,683 +5.3% | $412,200 -3.3% |
| 2008 | $4,446 +2.7% | $426,300 -3.2% |
| 2007 | $4,329 +1.5% | $440,400 -0.6% |
| 2006 | $4,266 +3.8% | $443,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,109 +9.1% | $421,900 +29% |
| 2004 | $3,767 +6.2% | $327,000 +19.9% |
| 2002 | $3,548 +3.7% | $272,700 +11.9% |
| 2000 | $3,421 +10.2% | $243,800 +23.5% |
| 1999 | $3,103 | $197,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Side
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Winthrop Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lottery
- Middle: Melrose
- High: Melrose
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- East Side
- 149 E Foster St
