
309 W Foster St Melrose, MA 02176
Cedar Park NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of August 2017Looking to own a single family with all the convenience of city living? Look no further than right outside of downtown Melrose! Conveniently nestled between Cedar Park and Wyoming commuter rails, this three bedroom | one bath Colonial is easy living! Yes, it has a small yard but you can enjoy Gooch Park right across the street! Built in 1900 and loaded with charm with sunlit rooms and hardwood floors, stained glass window, soaring 12' ceilings and beautiful original moldings. First floor living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and mudroom; second floor has three bedrooms and full bath. Updates include new roof and heating system. Don't miss the best value and location in town!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kristy Bonaventura
Compass License #448553018 Listed on: 05/18/2017

Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$62
Year Built
1900
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive, Easements, Fenced/Enclosed
- Property Type: Single Family
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Other Agent: 2.50
- Lead Paint: Unknown
- Year Built Description: Actual
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1900
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 11X13
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 9X11
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 13X14
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor, 13X13
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 11X13
- Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 13X12
- No Bedrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Lo: BB5817
- Main So: K95001
- Estimated Sq Ft: 1388.00
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Vinyl
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Off-Street, Tandem
- Parking Spaces: 1
Utilities
- Heat Zones: 2
- Hot Water: Oil
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
Lot Info
- Zoning: Residentia
- Acre: 0.08
- Lot Size: 3365.00
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Melrose, MA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $449,250 | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $353,000 | -- | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $319,900 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $386,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $387,500 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $392,646 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $407,250 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $325,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $278,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $255,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $272,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $45,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/11/2017 08/11/17 | Sold | $449,250 | -4.2% | $324 / Sq Ft |
06/24/2017 06/24/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/18/2017 05/18/17 | For Sale | $469,000 | +32.9% | $338 / Sq Ft |
12/19/2014 12/19/14 | Sold | $353,000 | 0.0% | $254 / Sq Ft |
10/31/2014 10/31/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/22/2014 10/22/14 | Off Market | $353,000 | -- | -- |
10/16/2014 10/16/14 | For Sale | $335,000 | -- | $241 / Sq Ft |
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 | $62 | $629,100 | $400,400 | $228,700 |
2024 | $6,077 | $612,000 | $388,700 | $223,300 |
2023 | $5,875 | $563,800 | $353,300 | $210,500 |
2022 | $5,874 | $555,700 | $353,300 | $202,400 |
2021 | $5,716 | $522,000 | $329,800 | $192,200 |
2020 | $5,378 | $486,700 | $294,400 | $192,300 |
2019 | $4,845 | $448,200 | $272,100 | $176,100 |
2018 | $4,797 | $423,400 | $247,300 | $176,100 |
2017 | $4,653 | $394,300 | $235,600 | $158,700 |
2016 | $4,523 | $366,800 | $229,700 | $137,100 |
2015 | $4,268 | $329,300 | $200,200 | $129,100 |
2014 | $4,061 | $305,800 | $176,700 | $129,100 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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K
Seller's Agent in 2017
Kristy Bonaventura
Compass
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Buyer's Agent in 2017
Zoe Karademos
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
(781) 405-7122
72 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2014
amy copeland potamis
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
(781) 608-0292
2 in this area
101 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72166999

APN: MELR-000008B-000000-000088
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