Seller's Agent in 2012
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 983-9326
32 in this area
260 Total Sales
198 E Foster St Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose East Side NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,438,000 - $1,507,000
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,512
Sq Ft
$588/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of August 2012From 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 $.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$112
Year Built
1880
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1880
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Primary Bathroom: No
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, T-Station
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Flooring: Wood, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Insulation: Partial
- Basement: Full
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 13X12
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 14X11
- Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 11X10
- Bedroom 5: Third Floor, 14X13
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 23X16
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 12X12
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 12X12
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Dining Room: First Floor, 12X12
- Family Room: First Floor, 17X14
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 13, 2012
Closed on
Aug 29, 2012
Sold by
Apollo Hastings Llc
Bought by
Laspina Andrew and Larcano Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Annette Gregorio
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.85%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$794,289
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 2009
Sold by
Lynch Seema A and Lynch Brian Pa
Bought by
Apollo Hastings Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 1996
Sold by
Bennett William F and Bennett Mary T
Bought by
Lynch Seema A and Lynch Brian P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,600
Interest Rate
8.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laspina Andrew | $605,000 | -- | |
| Apollo Hastings Llc | -- | -- | |
| Lynch Seema A | $188,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Laspina Andrew | $379,000 | |
| Closed | Laspina Andrew C | $385,000 | |
| Closed | Laspina Andrew | $465,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lynch Brian A | $255,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lynch Brian P | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lynch Brian P | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lynch Brian P | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lynch Brian P A | $317,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Lynch Seema A | $105,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lynch Seema A | $275,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bennett William F | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bennett William F | $29,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bennett William F | $178,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2012 08/29/12 | Sold | $605,000 | +0.9% | $241 / Sq Ft |
| 06/20/2012 06/20/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2012 06/13/12 | For Sale | $599,900 | -- | $239 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112 | $1,131,500 | $462,800 | $668,700 |
| 2024 | $10,380 | $1,045,300 | $434,800 | $610,500 |
| 2023 | $10,322 | $990,600 | $420,800 | $569,800 |
| 2022 | $10,369 | $981,000 | $420,800 | $560,200 |
| 2021 | $9,940 | $907,800 | $392,700 | $515,100 |
| 2020 | $9,565 | $865,600 | $350,600 | $515,000 |
| 2019 | $8,720 | $806,700 | $324,000 | $482,700 |
| 2018 | $8,806 | $777,200 | $294,500 | $482,700 |
| 2017 | $8,435 | $714,800 | $280,500 | $434,300 |
| 2016 | $8,457 | $685,900 | $273,500 | $412,400 |
| 2015 | $7,754 | $598,300 | $245,400 | $352,900 |
| 2014 | $7,574 | $570,300 | $217,400 | $352,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2012
Annette Gregorio
Leading Edge Real Estate
(617) 548-3180
4 in this area
46 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71396228
APN: MELR-000007E-000000-000038
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