Stunning expanded Center Entrance Colonial. This superb home offers 9 rms of quality & exquisite updates. The first floor offers a formal dining rm, full bath & beautiful fireplace living rm with French doors leading to a spectacular family rm/ Kitchen offering soaring ceilings, skylights, custom windows & sliders leading to a fantastic level yard. The kitchen & family rm are an open concept with stainless steel appliances, granite counters & exquisite cabinetry. The 2nd flr offers three generous size bedrooms, a spa style bath with double sinks, separate shower & jacuzzi tub. Hardwood flrs throughout, walk up attic, enormous basement to use as you please, hobbies, office or workout area. The lower level also has a play room with a fireplace. The yard is plush with a great patio for entertaining & is laced with flowing perennials. You can't beat this location with nearby access to the Common, downtown, public transportation & schools. This is a find that doesn't come along often!
Sold for $1,123,200
$1,123,200
222 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
2,561sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,749 Square Feet Lot
$1,361,400 Zestimate®
$439/sqft
$5,411 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,361,400
$1.27M - $1.48M
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Beautiful fireplace living rmSoaring ceilingsHardwood flrs throughoutGreat patioGranite countersEnormous basementFormal dining rm
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Listed by:
Patricia Fitzgerald 781-248-5055,
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate 781-665-2222
Bought with:
Patricia Fitzgerald
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73124599
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 24 x 9
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Open Floorplan, Play Room, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,561
- Total interior livable area: 2,561 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,749 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 999
- Parcel number: 655831
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Melrose
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $1,123,200+18.4%$439/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73124599 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2023 | Contingent | $949,000$371/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73124599 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $949,000$371/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73124599 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,473 +8.3% | $956,900 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $8,744 +1.2% | $880,600 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $8,639 +0.4% | $829,100 +1.9% |
| 2022 | $8,602 +2.5% | $813,800 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $8,391 +4.8% | $766,300 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $8,008 +10.9% | $724,700 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $7,219 -0.2% | $667,800 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $7,235 +2.3% | $638,600 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $7,073 +0.7% | $599,400 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $7,022 +10.3% | $569,500 +15.9% |
| 2015 | $6,366 +3.5% | $491,200 +6% |
| 2014 | $6,153 +3% | $463,300 +1% |
| 2013 | $5,974 +2.1% | $458,500 |
| 2012 | $5,850 +2.4% | $458,500 |
| 2011 | $5,713 +3.7% | $458,500 +0.4% |
| 2010 | $5,511 +3.1% | $456,600 -3% |
| 2009 | $5,345 +5.8% | $470,500 -2.9% |
| 2008 | $5,052 +1.8% | $484,400 -4.1% |
| 2007 | $4,963 +2.1% | $504,900 |
| 2006 | $4,862 +3.8% | $504,900 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,684 +4.6% | $480,900 +23.8% |
| 2004 | $4,476 +3.4% | $388,500 +10% |
| 2003 | $4,327 +2.6% | $353,200 +8.9% |
| 2002 | $4,218 +20.2% | $324,200 +29.7% |
| 2000 | $3,508 +8.3% | $250,000 +21.4% |
| 1999 | $3,238 | $206,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Winthrop Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply
- Middle: Mvmms
- High: Mhs
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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- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- East Side
- 222 E Foster St
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