What year was the house at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA built?

The house at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA was built in 1880.

What type of house is at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA?

At the house at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Does the home at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA have a sales history?

The last sale of a house at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA was in 2012 for $605,000.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA was in 2019. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

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

Property Details

A Victorian style single-family two home at 198 Foster St, Melrose, MA.

Facts

Built in 1880
Lot size 8,500 sqft
Construction Frame
Rooms 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Stories 2 story with basement
Style Victorian
Basement Unfinished Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced air unit
Cooling Central
Exterior Home Features
Exterior material Wood
Exterior walls Wood Siding
Roof type Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Parking Carport

Misc

Units 1

Listing info

Last sold Aug 2012 for $605,000

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
08/29/2012	Sold	$605,000	Agent Submission	Annette Gregorio
11/01/1996	Sold	$188,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year	Tax	Assessment	Market
2013	$7,338	$563,200	N/A

Where is 198 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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