Rare opportunity to own a single-family home in Malden's Forestdale Section. This charming cape is located near bus stop to the MBTA Station in Malden Square and the Oak Grove Station. This home is ready for its new owners, with vision to update and modernize. Three bedrooms, dining room, living room, den or office space all with hardwood floors. Windows, roof and heating system replaced. Owner is not sure when. One car garage built in 2015; garage is insulated and has heater and side door. The front door on the garage is a fantastic roll up. Total of three off street parking spaces. Most of the yard is fenced in. The Forestdale school is close by.
Sold for $622,000
$622,000
170 Columbia St, Malden, MA 02148
3beds
1,334sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,999 Square Feet Lot
$627,600 Zestimate®
$466/sqft
$3,018 Estimated rent
Home value
$627,600
$584,000 - $678,000
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Hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Joyce Kashgegian 781-316-5210,
Competitive Edge Real Estate Services 978-851-5580
Bought with:
Non Member
Non Member Office
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73435231
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Den
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,334
- Total interior livable area: 1,334 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,334
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,999 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 875
- Parcel number: 600635
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Malden
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $622,000+8.2%$466/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73435231 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $575,000$431/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73435231 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000$431/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73435231 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,199 +5.3% | $547,600 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $5,887 +1.3% | $503,600 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $5,809 +5.3% | $476,500 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $5,517 -2.4% | $446,700 -2.9% |
| 2021 | $5,655 +3.2% | $460,100 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $5,479 +1.4% | $433,100 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $5,404 +4% | $407,200 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $5,194 +2.3% | $368,600 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $5,076 +16% | $358,200 +24.1% |
| 2016 | $4,375 +3% | $288,600 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $4,246 +4.6% | $269,900 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $4,059 +4% | $252,100 +2.6% |
| 2013 | $3,902 +10.8% | $245,700 |
| 2012 | $3,521 +5.5% | $245,700 |
| 2011 | $3,337 +3.3% | $245,700 -5.7% |
| 2010 | $3,229 +13.3% | $260,600 -9.4% |
| 2009 | $2,849 +4.5% | $287,500 -4.7% |
| 2008 | $2,726 +7.2% | $301,600 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $2,544 +2.4% | $308,400 +2% |
| 2006 | $2,484 +2.2% | $302,500 +8.1% |
| 2005 | $2,431 +3.7% | $279,800 +6.3% |
| 2004 | $2,344 +5.1% | $263,100 +65.8% |
| 2003 | $2,231 +3.8% | $158,700 |
| 2002 | $2,149 +6.1% | $158,700 +36.6% |
| 2000 | $2,025 +3.4% | $116,200 |
| 1999 | $1,958 | $116,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forestdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forestdale SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Malden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Salemwood SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forestdale
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Malden
- 02148
- Forestdale
- 170 Columbia St
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