Pending

$799,000

197 Bainbridge St, Malden, MA 02148

3beds

1,640sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

4,526 Square Feet Lot

$717,100 Zestimate^®

$487/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

197 Bainbridge Street located in Malden's desireable Forestdale! This charming single-family residence offers thoughtfully designed living space. This property presents a distinctive opportunity for those seeking a residence with established character and enduring appeal. The residence encompasses three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing comfortable private quarters; eat in kitchen; generous size living room and dining room with built in hutch as well a bonus room, and a flexible office/den, all designed for both functionality and daily convenience. The property also includes a two-car garage, two driveways, central air and a full basement offering additional storage capacity. Near the Melrose line, parks, shops, restaurants, Oak Grove MBTA statation and easy access to Boston. A great opportunity to own a charming character filled home in a very desireable neighborhood.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Area: 184.08
Dimensions: 15.6 x 11.8

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Area: 105.06
Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.2

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Area: 116.28
Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.2

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Window Seat
Level: Main
Area: 158.51
Dimensions: 12.1 x 13.1

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area
Level: Main
Area: 184.71
Dimensions: 14.1 x 13.1

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Crown Molding
Level: Main
Area: 214.2
Dimensions: 11.9 x 18

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Interior Entry
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,640
Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,640

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 3

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Screened
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Lot

Size: 4,526 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot, Level

Details

Parcel number: M:110 B:809 L:901,598878
Zoning: ResA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Other (See Remarks)
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Public School, T-Station
Security: Security System

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Malden

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $487/sqft
Tax assessed value: $595,900
Annual tax amount: $6,746
Date on market: 6/4/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$717,100

$667,000 - $767,000

$3,711/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/30/2026	Pending sale	$799,000$487/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73528820 Report a problem
6/16/2026	Contingent	$799,000$487/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73528820 Report a problem
6/3/2026	Listed for sale	$799,000$487/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73528820 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,746 +6.5%	$595,900 +10%
2024	$6,334 +1.5%	$541,800 +5.8%
2023	$6,242 +4.3%	$512,100 +5.7%
2022	$5,986 +5.2%	$484,700 +4.7%
2021	$5,688 +3%	$462,800 +6%
2020	$5,520 +1.2%	$436,400 +6.2%
2019	$5,453 +0.2%	$410,900 +6.4%
2018	$5,442 +4.3%	$386,200 +4.9%
2017	$5,217 +5.1%	$368,200 +12.4%
2016	$4,966 +2.4%	$327,600 +6.3%
2015	$4,848 +4.4%	$308,200 +6.9%
2014	$4,643 +4%	$288,400 +2.6%
2013	$4,464 +10.8%	$281,100
2012	$4,028 +2.9%	$281,100 -2.5%
2011	$3,916 +3.2%	$288,400 -5.8%
2010	$3,793 +17.3%	$306,100 -6.2%
2009	$3,233 +4.5%	$326,200 -4.7%
2008	$3,094 +7.1%	$342,300 -2.2%
2007	$2,888 +0.5%	$350,000
2006	$2,874 +7%	$350,000 +13.2%
2005	$2,686 +2.1%	$309,100 +4.6%
2004	$2,632	$295,400 +57.8%
2003	$2,632 +3.8%	$187,200
2002	$2,535 +4.9%	$187,200 +35.1%
2000	$2,416 +3.5%	$138,600
1999	$2,335	$138,600

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