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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,182 sqft$461/sqft
18 E Border Rd, Malden, MA 02148
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,426 sq ftLot Size
1970Year Built
$461/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

West End gem on the highly coveted East Boarder Road! This lovely three bedroom, one bath Cape has just been beautifully refreshed & truly has the feeling of being a whimsical cottage retreat in the woods! Surrounded by greenery & multi-tiered decks sits this one-of-a kind-home! The first floor consists of one spacious bedroom, an adorable living room with wood burning stove, an eat-in kitchen with laundry & full bath, and a very unique bonus room otherwise noted as the "Rock Room" which currently...West End gem on the highly coveted East Boarder Road! This lovely three bedroom, one bath Cape has just been beautifully refreshed & truly has the feeling of being a whimsical cottage retreat in the woods! Surrounded by greenery & multi-tiered decks sits this one-of-a kind-home! The first floor consists of one spacious bedroom, an adorable living room with wood burning stove, an eat-in kitchen with laundry & full bath, and a very unique bonus room otherwise noted as the "Rock Room" which currently serves as a dining room. You will love the new light vinyl flooring & new paint throughout the first floor. Two well-sized bedrooms with high ceilings complete the second floor! Lead compliance certificate, 2016 roof, some new vinyl siding, & newly painted decks complete this home. Idyllic location; close distance to Oak Grove Station, Malden Station, & the bustling downtown Malden Center. Short walking distance to hiking & biking trails & Fells Reservation & close to Medford and Melrose!
  • Listed by: Kristin Gennetti • Century 21 North East
Listing closed: 10/11/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73149979

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$622,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

Malden, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 North East, Kristin Gennetti

Sold By Century 21 North East, Jill Fitzpatrick

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Property Information for 18 East Border Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,142 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Malden
  • MLS Area: West End
  • Area: MA-Malden-West End, MA-Malden
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,426 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1182.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • 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: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.3
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.3
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 162.206
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.6
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.11
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 181.32
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.11
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 33.12
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.9
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.8
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 230.28
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Dining Room Length: 11.4
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 20.2
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 193.76
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 173.173
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.3
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.11
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 591197
  • Assessments: $421,800
  • Block: 021
  • Book: 25756
  • Lot: 146
  • Map: 009
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: ResA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 18 East Border Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73149979

$545,000
Sep 13, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73149979

Sep 7, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73149979

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73149979

$545,000
09/13/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73149979

09/07/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73149979

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

Public Records for 18 East Border Road

Taxable ValueLand$286,600Additions$210,000Total$496,600
Tax Record2025$5,622 ($468 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,182 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,182 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,426 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningRESACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMALD M:009 B:021 L:146

Schools near 18 East Border 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

Forestdale School
PublicK to 8

Ferryway 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: 18 East Border Road, Malden, MA 02148
$545,000
3
1,182
9,426
$735,000
3
1,350
9,461
$410,600
3
2.5
1,530
9,100
$1
3
1,611
3
1.5
1,880
5,667
$140,000
3
1,362

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