Updated and yet charming 3 Bedroom Cape Style home with an amazing fenced in yard ready for a new owner. Beautiful large Kitchen is open to the Dining Room and Living Room combination featuring hardwood floors, a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and a wall of shiplap boasting a current and modern design. Plenty of cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a center island with bar seating and quartz counter-tops. Primary Bedroom is on the 1st floor, also features a full wall of shiplap. One full bath. Second floor offers 2 additional bedrooms, one is currently a nursery but could be a guest room or home office. Newer Roof and Heating System make this home ideal for a down size or starter home! Plenty of space in lower level for a workshop and storage. Conveniently located just minutes from Tewksbury schools, Tree House Brewery, Oakdale Plaza, and easy access to major highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
10,300 sq ftLot Size
$484Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Theo Carmone• Colonial Manor Realty
Listed by • Colonial Manor Realty
Bought with Marjie and Phil• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $2,263 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 497 Foster Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73518726
Jun 25, 2026
Sold
$640,000
$484/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Pending
—
May 18, 2026
Contingent
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$599,900
$454/sq ft
MLS PIN #72963393
May 20, 2022
Sold
$577,500
$437/sq ft
Apr 12, 2022
Contingent
—
Apr 6, 2022
Listed
$534,999
$405/sq ft
+13
Modern meets Traditional! This is the opportunity of a lifetime to buy into a lovely starter home in Tewksbury! Become the new owner of this three-bedroom, one-bathroom Cape-cod style home which has been recently updated and sits on a 10,000+ sqft lot. Updates include a brand new kitchen in 2019, a new vinyl fence surrounding the property, new dark walnut hardwood floors on the main level, and fresh paint throughout. The property is conveniently located just minutes from Heath Brook School, John Ryan Middle School, Tewksbury Memorial High School, Tewksbury Country Club, Oakdale Plaza, and easy access to major highways including I-93, I-95, RT. 3, and I-495. Showings begin Saturday 4/9 at the open house.
MLS PIN #72496815
Jul 12, 2019
Sold
$415,000
$314/sq ft
May 20, 2019
Pending
—
May 9, 2019
Listed
$429,900
$325/sq ft
+9
This bright and cheery home is sure to please. You'll find modern updates and pottery barn colors throughout, along with beautiful hardwood floors. Enjoy the outdoors on your oversized deck overlooking the partially fenced in yard. The cathedral and beam eat-in kitchen is packed with cabinets and counter space. Decorative wainscoting and lots of natural light adorn the dining room. New bathroom, vinyl siding, vinyl windows, two storage sheds, full basement for storage and more. All this on a tree-lined street with sidewalks just a short distance to the Heath Brook Elementary School. Showings begin at open house Saturday, May 11th from 12 - 2 pm.
MLS PIN #71366131
Jul 31, 2012
Sold
$242,500
$183/sq ft
Jun 13, 2012
Contingent
—
May 31, 2012
Price Changed
$249,900
$189/sq ft
Apr 12, 2012
Listed
$252,000
$191/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,045 (−0.2%)
$296,700 + $264,200
$560,900
2025
$7,061 (+8.9%)
$269,900 + $264,200
$534,100
2023
$6,486 (+4.3%)
$257,000 + $262,800
$519,800
2022
$6,218 (+5.5%)
$203,200 + $205,900
$409,100
2021
$5,895 (+6.9%)
$184,700 + $190,300
$375,000
2020
$5,513 (+7.5%)
$175,900 + $169,300
$345,200
2019
$5,129 (+7.1%)
$167,500 + $156,300
$323,800
2018
$4,789 (+3.1%)
$167,500 + $129,400
$296,900
2017
$4,645 (+2.6%)
$167,500 + $117,300
$284,800
2016
$4,529 (+8.4%)
$167,500 + $109,500
$277,000
2015
$4,179 (+4.0%)
$162,400 + $92,900
$255,300
2014
$4,019 (+1.6%)
$162,400 + $87,100
$249,500
2013
$3,957 (−0.8%)
$162,400 + $93,900
$256,300
2012
$3,989 (+22.0%)
$180,100 + $86,000
$266,100
2011
$3,271
$180,100 + $62,900
$243,000
2010
$3,271 (+3.0%)
$180,100 + $62,900
$243,000
2009
$3,176
$180,600 + $99,200
$279,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,322
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1870663S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,322
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1322
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,415
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Heath Brook
Middle Or Junior School: Wynn
High School: Tmhs
Location Information
Directions: Shawsheen St. to Foster Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 497 Foster Rd, Tewksbury MA 01876
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,322
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1870663S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Heath Brook Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.2mi
John W. Wynn Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Tewksbury Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tewksbury, MA • 01876
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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39
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76
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64
43
52
34
38
22
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Tewksbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$612,000 – $740,000
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