124 E Foster St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$730,000
Est. $3,885/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,152
Sq Ft
$634
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1950
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73362076

About this home

Charming and full of potential, this beautifully maintained Cape in Melrose offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a thoughtfully renovated kitchen with a gas range on the island—perfect for cooking and entertaining and plenty of storage space. The dining room flows just off the kitchen, creating a warm, inviting space. The laundry is on the first floor. A first-floor bedroom adds flexibility for guests or single-level living. The clean, high-ceiling basement offers great storage and expansion potential. Enjoy the fully covered porch connecting the home to the one-car garage—ideal for a future mudroom, sunroom, or studio. Located in a prime Melrose location, this home offers comfort, character, and opportunity, all in one sweet package.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,900
Final Sale Price: $730,000
Difference: +$30,100 (+4.3%)
Performance Metrics
104.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $608
Sale $/sq ft: $634
This property sold for $634 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,152 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Interior Features

Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features
First Floor
Basement Details
Full, Concrete

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Cape
Foundation
Block
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.14 acres
Lot Size
5,998 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1400

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
200+ Amp Service

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,273
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$633,600
Parcel Number
M:0D7 P:0000151,654876
Zoning
URA

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Seller never lived in the property. Buyer and buyer agent to do their own due diligence.

Location

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Neighborhood

124 E Foster St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $523
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

4.1%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 11, 2025
$730,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Apr 21, 2025
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: McCaul & Mounsif Real Estate Group Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 21, 2025 New Listing Added $699,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$634

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,273 $633,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,273
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$633,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent McCaul & Mounsif Real Estate Group
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM355050
Office MLS ID AN6200

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