What year was the house at 188 Foster St, Melrose, MA built?

The house at 188 Foster St, Melrose, MA was built in 1910.

What type of house is at 188 Foster St, Melrose, MA?

At the house at 188 Foster St, Melrose, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 188 Foster St, Melrose, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 188 Foster St, Melrose, MA was in 2019. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

188 Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 owner and property records

Property Details

This is a single-family home, which is situated at 188 Foster Street, Melrose, MA.

Facts

Built in 1910
Lot size 8,500 sqft
Construction Frame
Rooms 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Stories 2 story with attic and basement
Style Other
Basement Unfinished Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Steam
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
Roof type Asphalt

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
06/15/1992	Sold	$168,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year	Tax	Assessment	Market
2014	$5,101	$384,100	N/A

Where is 188 Foster St, Melrose MA located on map?

Foster St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2026

18 May 2019 Outside equipment fire

88 Foster St, Melrose MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from direct flame, convection currents

24 Jan 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

317 Foster St, Melrose MA

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

27 Nov 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

160 Foster St, Melrose MA

Property Use —

Outbuilding, protective shelter

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

27 Sep 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

263 Foster St, Melrose MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

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