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  • $969,400

    159 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

    3beds
    1,707sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $969,400 Zestimate®
    $568/sqft
    $4,503 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $969,400

    $902,000 - $1.05M

    $4,503/mo

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    What's special

    This lovely NE Colonial hosts one of the best yard settings around! The wide cobblestone front porch, an inviting spot to enjoy a pre-supper libation, overlooks the expansive front yard that has hosted endless hours of entertainment, think "Melrose Porch-Fest". The first floor is graced by hardwood flooring, high ceilings and deep moldings all illuminated by generously sized windows, a hallmark of the design era. Offering a flexible floor plan, you'll also find laundry and full bath on this level. Three bedrooms, two of which feature wide pine flooring, along with second full bath and a small walk in closet round off the second floor. Set up your workshop in this meticulous basement. Endless possibilities in this perfectly walkable locale. This well-loved home has been meticulously maintained, updated and upgraded: exterior paint, custom windows, central air, heat, insulation and full bath to name a few. Less than half mile to downtown shops, restaurants and commuter line.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Walk-Up Attic
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,707 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle, Stone, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: MELRM0E7P0000022

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Melrose

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Doors, Prog. Thermostat
    • Exterior: Clapboard
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Parquet, Laminate, Vinyl
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, For Gas Range
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Hot Water: Electric, Tank
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Insulation Feature: Full, Blown In, Cellulose - Fiber
    • Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Vinyl, Closet, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Gas Stove
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Wood
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Closet - Linen, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Pedestal Sink
    • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Barn
    • Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
    • Basement Feature: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement, Sump Pump
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Stone Wall
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Laundry Level: First Floor
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Dscrp: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive
    • Sf Type: Detached

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/9/2019Sold$579,900$340/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/24/2019Pending sale$579,900$340/sqft
    Source: Leading Edge Real Estate #72535885 Report a problem
    7/17/2019Listed for sale$579,900$340/sqft
    Source: Leading Edge Real Estate #72535885 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,772 +4.3%$785,000 +4.6%
    2024$7,450 -0.2%$750,300 +4.8%
    2023$7,462 0%$716,100 +1.4%
    2022$7,463 +10.6%$706,100 +14.6%
    2021$6,746 +6.3%$616,100 +7.3%
    2020$6,345 +10.8%$574,200 +8.4%
    2019$5,726 +1%$529,700 +5.9%
    2018$5,668 +2.9%$500,300 +7.2%
    2017$5,508 +2.9%$466,800 +7.6%
    2016$5,351 +4%$434,000 +9.3%
    2015$5,145 +5%$397,000 +7.6%
    2014$4,899 +1.9%$368,900
    2013$4,807 +2.1%$368,900
    2012$4,707 +2.4%$368,900
    2011$4,596 +1.2%$368,900 -1.9%
    2010$4,540 +2.4%$376,100 -3.6%
    2009$4,432 +5.1%$390,100 -3.5%
    2008$4,216 +3.7%$404,200 -2.2%
    2007$4,064 +5.9%$413,400 +4.9%
    2005$3,838 +9%$394,000 +28.9%
    2004$3,521 +6.2%$305,600 +19.9%
    2002$3,315 +2%$254,800 +10%
    2000$3,249 +18.4%$231,600 +32.6%
    1999$2,745 $174,600

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East Side

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Apply
    • Middle: MVMMS
    • High: MHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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