What year was the house at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA built?

The house at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA was built in 1914.

What type of house is at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA?

At the house at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Does the home at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA have a sales history?

The last sale of a house at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA was in 1998 for $219,900.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 78 Foster St, Melrose, MA was in 2019. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

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

Property Details

A single-family colonial style property at 78 Foster Street, Melrose, Massachusetts.

Facts

Built in 1914
Lot size 4,848 sqft
Floor size 1,448 sqft
Construction Frame
Rooms 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1,5
Stories 2 story with basement
Basement Unfinished Basement
Structure type Colonial
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Steam
Exterior Home Features
Exterior material Vinyl
Exterior walls Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
Roof type Asphalt

Listing info

Last sold Oct 1998 for $219,900

Features

Fireplace

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
10/28/1998	Sold	$219,900	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year	Tax	Assessment	Market
2014	$4,623	$348,100	N/A

Where is 78 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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Street Address
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