78 Lanark Road

Sold 2/28/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$510,000

4 beds2 baths1,260 sqft$405/sqft

78 Lanark Rd, Malden, MA 02148

Single FamilyProperty Type

4,942 sq ftLot Size

1955Year Built

$405/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Whether your home search just started, or perhaps you were never able to find the "right home" in last years super competitive market. We have a wonderful opportunity in this fantastic area for you to consider. As of 12/31/19 there are only 9 single family homes on the market in the city of Malden. Beat the spring rush! One of the few affordable 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes available. This home has been well maintained, offers a hard to find 1st floor bedroom. Beautiful hardwood floors, lovely dinning...Whether your home search just started, or perhaps you were never able to find the "right home" in last years super competitive market. We have a wonderful opportunity in this fantastic area for you to consider. As of 12/31/19 there are only 9 single family homes on the market in the city of Malden. Beat the spring rush! One of the few affordable 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes available. This home has been well maintained, offers a hard to find 1st floor bedroom. Beautiful hardwood floors, lovely dinning room with built-in, eat in kitchen, arched doorways, and a working fireplace in the spacious living room. This house is loaded with character & charm. On the 2nd floor you will find 3 additional bedrooms (including the master) along with a second full Bath. Plenty of bonus space too with a partially finished (heated) space in the basement (dry-no sump), sun-filled 3 seasons porch, and a 1 car garage. How about a great fenced in backyard for kids/pets to play safely? This is a must see!

Listed by: Team Maynard • Keller Williams Elite
Listed by: Mark Maynard • Keller Williams Elite
Listed by: Theresa Maynard • Keller Williams Elite

Listing closed: 02/28/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72603227

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Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

101.3%

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,405
Square Feet: 0.07
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Elite, Team Maynard; Keller Williams Elite, Mark Maynard; Keller Williams Elite, Theresa Maynard

Sold By Gold Key Realty LLC, Chad Goldstein

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Principal and Interest

$2,592

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 78 Lanark Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,259 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Malden
MLS Area: Forestdale
Area: MA-Malden-Forestdale, MA-Malden
Architectural Style: Cape
Style: Cape
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces Total: 1

Building Information

Year Built: 1955
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,942 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 1260.0
Color: Beige
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Forestdale
High School: Malden High Sch

Middle School: Salemwood

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access

Num of Baths: 2.0
Num of Full Baths: 2
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Window AC
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Primary Bath: No

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Above Ground, Sprinkler System
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Pool Features: Above Ground
Pool Private: Yes
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Window AC
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom4 Level: First

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Seller & Realtor are related. Roof is estimated to be between 10-12 yrs old. Garage door opener new 2 yrs ago. Lawn has a working sprinkler system. Second floor has two heat sources,electric baseboard & FHW baseboard. Fireplace in working condition,serviced 1 year ago.

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: M:112 B:805 L:504,599021

Assessments: $396,300
Book: 61403
Tax Year: 2019
Zoning: ResA

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Accessibility Features: No
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Cooling Zones: 0
Heat Zones: 2

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2
Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 78 Lanark Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 28, 2020	Sold MLS PIN #72603227	$510,000	—
Jan 9, 2020	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72603227		—
Jan 9, 2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72603227		—
Dec 31, 2019	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72603227	$489,000	—
Mar 15, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #349775182	$280,000	+4.2% / yr
Mar 15, 2013	Sold MLS PIN #71420547	$280,000	—
Dec 20, 2012	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71420547		—
Dec 20, 2012	Contingent MLS PIN #71420547		—
Aug 9, 2012	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71420547	$339,900	—
Nov 27, 2010	Expired MLS PIN #71086964	$350,000	—
May 27, 2010	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71086964	$350,000	—
May 2, 1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #87904752	$145,500	—
Apr 30, 1997	Sold MLS PIN #50362983	$145,500	—
Feb 10, 1997	Contingent MLS PIN #50362983		—
Feb 5, 1997	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #50362983	$149,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/28/2020	Sold MLS PIN #72603227	$510,000
01/09/2020	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72603227	—
01/09/2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72603227	—
12/31/2019	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72603227	$489,000
03/15/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #349775182	$280,000 +4.2% / yr
03/15/2013	Sold MLS PIN #71420547	$280,000
12/20/2012	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71420547	—
12/20/2012	Contingent MLS PIN #71420547	—
08/09/2012	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71420547	$339,900
11/27/2010	Expired MLS PIN #71086964	$350,000
05/27/2010	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71086964	$350,000
05/02/1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #87904752	$145,500
04/30/1997	Sold MLS PIN #50362983	$145,500
02/10/1997	Contingent MLS PIN #50362983	—
02/05/1997	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #50362983	$149,900

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

Public Records for 78 Lanark Road

Taxable ValueLand$288,900Additions$340,900Total$629,800

Tax Record2025$71 ($6 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt468 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,944 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningRESACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMALD M:112 B:805 L:504

Schools near 78 Lanark Road

This home is within Malden School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Forestdale School	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	0.1 mi
4/10	Malden High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
4/10	Salemwood School	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	0.6 mi
6/10	Linden School	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.1 mi
7/10	Ferryway School	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.2 mi
6/10	Beebe School	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.5 mi
NR	Malden Hebrew School	Private - Nearby school	K to 6	0.9 mi
NR	Malden Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Forestdale School PublicK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
4/10	Malden High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
4/10	Salemwood School PublicK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
6/10	Linden School PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.1 mi
7/10	Ferryway School PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.2 mi
6/10	Beebe School PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.5 mi
NR	Malden Hebrew School PrivateK to 6 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Malden Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Lanark Road, Malden, MA 02148	$510,000	4	2	1,260	4,942
74 Lanark Road, Malden, MA 02148	$525,000	4	2	1,692	6,872
34 Kimball Street, Malden, MA 02148	$470,000	3	2	1,463	4,623
70 Lanark Road, Malden, MA 02148	$810,000	3	2	1,489	7,453
36 Kimball Street, Malden, MA 02148	$650,000	3	2	1,534	4,500
22 Kimball Street, Malden, MA 02148	$142,000	3	2	1,460	5,001
181 Cherry Street, Malden, MA 02148	$292,000	3	2	1,402	2,931
171 Cherry Street, Malden, MA 02148	$135,000	3	2	1,424	4,779
64 Lanark Road, Malden, MA 02148	$625,000	3	2	1,149	5,001
20 Kimball Street, Malden, MA 02148	$280,000	3	2	1,456	–
167 Cherry Street, Malden, MA 02148	–	3	2	1,194	7,375
33 Kimball Street, Unit 35, Malden, MA 02148	–	–	5	1,664	5,001
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