296 Foster St
Melrose, MA 02176
4 bd 2 ba 1,917 sqft Built 1920 Lot 5,001 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$730,000
Oct 18, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2022 | Sold | $730,000 | MLS #73033741 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Listed | $699,900 | MLS #73033741 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,900 | $445,500 | $707,400 | $7,003 |
| 2024 | $255,800 | $418,500 | $674,300 | $6,696 |
| 2023 | $237,700 | $405,000 | $642,700 | $6,697 |
| 2022 | $228,800 | $405,000 | $633,800 | $6,699 |
| 2021 | $216,600 | $378,000 | $594,600 | $6,511 |
| 2020 | $216,600 | $337,500 | $554,100 | $6,123 |
| 2019 | $198,800 | $311,900 | $510,700 | $5,521 |
| 2018 | $198,800 | $283,500 | $482,300 | $5,464 |
| 2017 | $179,500 | $270,000 | $449,500 | $5,304 |
| 2016 | $157,000 | $263,300 | $420,300 | $5,182 |
| 2015 | $148,100 | $236,300 | $384,400 | $4,982 |
| 2013 | $148,100 | $209,300 | $357,400 | $4,657 |
| 2005 | $149,900 | $230,200 | $380,100 | $3,702 |
| 2004 | $118,700 | $174,000 | $292,700 | $3,372 |
| 2003 | $107,900 | $158,200 | $266,100 | $3,260 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,917 sqft
Lot size
5,001 sqft
ZIP code
02176
City
Melrose
Street
Foster St
Coordinates
42.45657, -71.05247
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,559
Gross rental yield
9.14%
Implied cap rate
5.94%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 296 Foster St last sell?
296 Foster St most recently sold on Oct 18, 2022 for $730,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 296 Foster St?
The most recent total assessment for 296 Foster St (year 2025) is $707,400 with $7,003 in property tax.
How does 296 Foster St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.1% below the last sale price of $730,000.
When was 296 Foster St built?
296 Foster St was built in 1920.
How does 296 Foster St compare to others on Foster St?
We track 8 other properties on Foster St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Foster St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 296 Foster St?
296 Foster St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,917 sqft, 5,001 sqft lot single_family.
Is 296 Foster St a flip candidate?
No — 296 Foster St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 296 Foster St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 296 Foster St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.3%
Implied 1-yr
+5.4%
2026 Q2
$922.3K
2026 Q3
$933.7K
ZIP 02176 — Median Price History + Forecast
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