Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 352 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,494 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,182 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F8 P:0000043 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F8 P:0000043 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 681 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 681 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,494 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 352 E FOSTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4109 |
| 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 | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
352 E Foster St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 352 E FOSTER ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65302 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 352 E Foster St was $8,182, up 12,111.9% 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 | $8,182.00 (+12,111.94%) | $713,300 (+5.14%) Land $490,900 Building $222,400 | $781,048 (+23.58%) |
| 2025 | $67.00 (-98.96%) | $678,400 (+5.05%) Land $462,800 Building $215,600 | $632,035 |
| 2024 | $6,413.00 (-0.53%) | $645,800 (+4.38%) Land $434,800 Building $211,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,447.00 | $618,700 Land $420,700 Building $198,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 352 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 352 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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