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  • $953,900

    284 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

    3beds
    1,380sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1865
    5,235 Square Feet Lot
    $953,900 Zestimate®
    $691/sqft
    $4,160 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $953,900

    $897,000 - $1.02M

    $4,160/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome home! Move-in ready home in a fantastic location. Live right across the street from Melrose Common! Enjoy the park as though it's your own front yard, one you don't even have to mow! Large, wrap-around enclosed porch is full of light and faces the park. First floor features hardwood floors and tile throughout, laundry area, full bath, and an upgraded kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and an island with seating. Lots of counter space and cabinets. Second floor features three bedrooms, all with gorgeous hardwood floors and a beautiful, full bathroom that was renovated in 2018. Find two closets in the master bedroom. Full basement, perfect for storage. Outside, you'll find a huge deck, great for summertime barbecues. An especially great feature - a two car detached garage! Plenty of extra storage space in garage, as well. Don't miss your chance to own this upgraded home in a perfect location!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 5,235 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: MELRM0E8P0000107

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1865

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Melrose

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House Of Worship, Public School, Park
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
    • Exterior: Vinyl
    • Terms Feature: Contract For Deed
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Remodeled
    • Garage Parking: Detached
    • Kit Dscrp: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Archway, Crown Molding
    • Cooling: Window Ac
    • Style: Antique
    • Basement Feature: Full, Interior Access
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch - Enclosed
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Laundry Level: First Floor
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling - Coffered, Archway
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Shared Drive, Level
    • Sf Type: Detached

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/21/2019Sold$560,000-2.6%$406/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/9/2019Pending sale$575,000$417/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Chestnut Hill #72488346 Report a problem
    6/24/2019Listed for sale$575,000-4.2%$417/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72488346 Report a problem
    5/23/2019Listing removed$600,000$435/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Chestnut Hill #72488346 Report a problem
    4/25/2019Listed for sale$600,000+13%$435/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72488346 Report a problem
    6/16/2016Sold$531,000+0.4%$385/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/3/2016Pending sale$529,000$383/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Boston - Metro #71994262 Report a problem
    4/26/2016Listed for sale$529,000+40.7%$383/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay #71994262 Report a problem
    11/19/2009Sold$376,000+0.3%$272/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/29/2009Price change$374,900-2.6%$272/sqft
    Source: Brian Flynn #70933916 Report a problem
    8/1/2009Price change$384,900-3.8%$279/sqft
    Source: Brian Flynn #70933916 Report a problem
    6/30/2009Price change$399,900-4.8%$290/sqft
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    6/19/2009Listed for sale$419,900+5%$304/sqft
    Source: Brian Flynn #70933916 Report a problem
    10/29/2008Sold$400,000+81.8%$290/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/1/2008Sold$220,000$159/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,228 +4.3%$730,100 +4.6%
    2024$6,932 +0%$698,100 +5%
    2023$6,930 0%$665,100 +1.4%
    2022$6,931 +4.6%$655,700 +8.3%
    2021$6,628 +5.8%$605,300 +6.8%
    2020$6,263 +6.2%$566,800 +3.8%
    2019$5,900 +0.4%$545,800 +5.2%
    2018$5,878 +3%$518,800 +7.3%
    2017$5,706 +3.2%$483,600 +7.8%
    2016$5,531 +5.3%$448,600 +10.7%
    2015$5,253 +4.2%$405,300 +6.8%
    2014$5,041 +2.9%$379,600 +1%
    2013$4,899 +2.1%$376,000
    2012$4,798 +2.4%$376,000
    2011$4,685 +5.8%$376,000 +2.5%
    2010$4,427 +27.3%$366,800 +19.8%
    2009$3,477 +4.5%$306,100 -4%
    2008$3,327 +4.6%$319,000 -1.4%
    2007$3,180 +2.1%$323,500
    2006$3,115 +3.8%$323,500 +5%
    2005$3,002 +9.4%$308,200 +29.3%
    2004$2,745 +3.4%$238,300 +10%
    2003$2,655 +2.7%$216,700 +9.1%
    2002$2,585 +4.2%$198,700 +12.4%
    2000$2,481 +15.4%$176,800 +29.3%
    1999$2,149 $136,700

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    Neighborhood: East Side

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