Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 148 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,494 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $499,900 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,720 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D7 P:0000147 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D7 P:0000147 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,590 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,246 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,494 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 148 E FOSTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
148 E Foster St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 E FOSTER ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200563432 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44906 / 356 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 148 E Foster St was $11,720, up 12,108.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,720.00 (+12,108.33%) | $1,021,800 (+4.48%) Land $490,800 Building $531,000 | $1,198,760 (+28.38%) |
| 2025 | $96.00 (-98.97%) | $978,000 (+4.12%) Land $462,800 Building $515,200 | $933,755 |
| 2024 | $9,327.00 (+0.52%) | $939,300 (+5.48%) Land $434,700 Building $504,600 | |
| 2023 | $9,279.00 | $890,500 Land $420,700 Building $469,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 148 E Foster St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 148 E Foster St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 29,938 people · EPA ID MA3178000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 785 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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