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5 beds1,521 sqft

15 Desmond Rd, Malden, MA 02148

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1915Year Built
$516/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

15 Desmond Road stands proudly in Malden’s Upper Highlands, a Dutch Colonial Revival with the quiet confidence of a home that’s seen the years & only grown more beautiful. Thoughtfully renovated, it balances classic charm with modern ease—an inviting kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, & stainless steel flows effortlessly into a warm dining area, ready for both lively dinners & quiet mornings. Sunlight pours into the living room, & the enclosed three-season porch offers a cheerful, flexible...15 Desmond Road stands proudly in Malden’s Upper Highlands, a Dutch Colonial Revival with the quiet confidence of a home that’s seen the years & only grown more beautiful. Thoughtfully renovated, it balances classic charm with modern ease—an inviting kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, & stainless steel flows effortlessly into a warm dining area, ready for both lively dinners & quiet mornings. Sunlight pours into the living room, & the enclosed three-season porch offers a cheerful, flexible space. Upstairs, five bedrooms await—ideal for restful nights, bustling mornings, creative pursuits or a future suite. A newer roof, furnace, & AC system provide peace of mind, while the private backyard reveals a rare gift: sweeping Boston skyline views, a daily reminder of the city’s energy from the comfort of your own retreat. Near Malden Center, Oak Grove, Fellsmere Park, & the Fells—here, city & serenity meet, & this is exactly where you belong.
Listing Agent
  1. Mike Cohen

    Mike Cohen

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 852-1160

    M: (617) 852-1160

Listing closed: 06/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73362818

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

Malden, MA

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Location

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$4,191

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 15 Desmond Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,408 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2%
  • Town: Malden
  • MLS Area: West End
  • Area: MA-Malden-West End, MA-Malden
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,537 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1521.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.916666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.083333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.763888
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.083333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.166666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.916666
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.083333
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.229166
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.75
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.083333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 125.611111
  • Bedroom5 Length: 11.333333
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.083333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.736111
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.166666
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.916666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 117.972222
  • Dining Room Length: 11.416666
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 150.319444
  • Kitchen Length: 11.416666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.166666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 148.75
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.75

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:018 B:041 L:104,592011
  • Assessments: $566,100
  • Book: 82547
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: ResA

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 15 Desmond Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73362818

$785,000—
May 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73362818

—
May 14, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73362818

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73362818

$785,000
05/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73362818

—
05/14/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73362818

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

15 Desmond Road

Beds

5

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,392 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,392 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

720 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 15 Desmond Road

This home is within Malden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Beebe School
PublicK to 8

Malden High School
Public9 to 12

Ferryway School
PublicK to 8

Forestdale School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 15 Desmond Road, Malden, MA 02148
$785,000
5
1,521
3,537
$439,900
5
1,650
2,950
$401,000
3
1,282
4,675
$345,000
6
2,194
5,000
$720,000
4
1,344
4,334
$370,000
6
2,686
7,998

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