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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,600 sqft$528/sqft
85 Rockingham Ave, Malden, MA 02148
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$528/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your private oasis awaits! Pristine sun-drenched home, perched on a hill abutting conservation land with panoramic views, combines classic and modern architecture and an abundance of outdoor space. In the heart of Malden, on the Melrose line, this stunning, 2016 gut renovation, includes 3 BR,1.5 BA with newer windows that bring in brilliant light from all directions. First floor has a wide-open feel with a flexible layout, an island kitchen, including granite counters and stainless appliances. Gleaming...Your private oasis awaits! Pristine sun-drenched home, perched on a hill abutting conservation land with panoramic views, combines classic and modern architecture and an abundance of outdoor space. In the heart of Malden, on the Melrose line, this stunning, 2016 gut renovation, includes 3 BR,1.5 BA with newer windows that bring in brilliant light from all directions. First floor has a wide-open feel with a flexible layout, an island kitchen, including granite counters and stainless appliances. Gleaming hardwood floors and recessed lighting throughout. Upstairs 3 BR with generous closet space and a fully updated BA. Recent improvements include: a brand-new roof with FULLY PAID SOLAR PANELS that earn credits for production and EV CHARGER, an expanded driveway, newer HVAC, plumbing, electric and a new garden wall. Relax on your large deck surrounded by colorful, perennial gardens that can be enjoyed for years to come. True hidden gem, ready for the next owner. OH Fri 4-6, Sat/Sun 12-2
Listing closed: 04/19/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72956848

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

106.1%

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Location

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Ann Cohen

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Property Information for 85 Rockingham Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,906 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Malden
  • MLS Area: Maplewood
  • Area: MA-Malden-Maplewood, MA-Malden
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,314 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, City View(s), Garden
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded, Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Remodeled,Washer Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: 1st flr 1/2 BA can easily be converted to full bath. Easement...73R Rockingham has right to use and maintain private road. Full list of updates available on request.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 601243
  • Assessments: $559,200
  • Block: 620
  • Book: 68971
  • Lot: 022
  • Map: 146
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: Res A
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 85 Rockingham Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 19, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72956848

$845,000
Mar 29, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72956848

Mar 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72956848

$729,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72956848

$845,000
03/29/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72956848

03/23/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72956848

$729,900

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

Public Records for 85 Rockingham Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$360,000Additions$548,800Total$908,800
Tax Record2025$103 ($9 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,498 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,498 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt892 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,314 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningRESACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMALD M:146 B:620 L:022

Schools near 85 Rockingham Avenue

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
Forestdale School
PublicK to 8

Malden High School
Public9 to 12

Linden School
PublicK to 8

Salemwood 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: 85 Rockingham Avenue, Malden, MA 02148
$845,000
3
1,600
12,314
$473,000
3
1,562
5,600
$170,000
8,000
$410,000
4
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8,000
$187,000
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1,097
4,792
$490,000
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1,300
4,271

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