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  • Price cut: $9.9K (10/7)
    $690,000

    494 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148

    4beds
    1,587sqft
    : 
    $4,695/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1870
    7,122 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $435/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Level side yardUpdated kitchenGranite countertopsTile flooring
    Single family move in ready home in Malden. 4 good size bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, dining room, and private yard/patio. Updated Kitchen, bathroom and laundry hookup on the first floor. Kitchen has cherry cabinets, granite countertops, and tile flooring. There is also a one car garage for off street parking.This home offers excellent privacy with no neighbors on 3 sides of the house. All of the bedrooms are good size with one having it's own entrance. Laundry and pantry is on the first floor right off the kitchen. One full bath conveniently located on the first floor as well. Outside there is a large lot with a patio both over the garage and level side yard. In the back there are multiple levels for gardeners or just a private area for family events. Need extra storage, there is also a shed in the backyard. Located convenient to public transportation and downtown for excellent ethnic restaurants and night life.
    3 days
    377
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Dave White 617-542-9300,

    OwnerEntry.com 617-542-9300

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73587625

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Yes
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
      • Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Concrete
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,587
      • Total interior livable area: 1,587 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,587

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Off Street
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
      • Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
      Lot
      • Size: 7,122 Square Feet
      • Features: Other
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:0116 B:0715 L:0540,599412
      • Zoning: ResA

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1870

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Private School, Public School
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Malden

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $435/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $578,000
      • Annual tax amount: $6,589
      • Date on market: 10/7/2026

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $3,860/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/7/2026Price change$690,000-1.4%$435/sqft
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        9/14/2026Listed for sale$699,900+2.9%$441/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        12/9/2025Listing removed$679,900$428/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73404838 Report a problem
        10/22/2025Price change$679,900-2.9%$428/sqft
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        10/16/2025Listed for sale$699,900$441/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73404838 Report a problem
        10/8/2025Contingent$699,900$441/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73404838 Report a problem
        8/15/2025Price change$699,900-4.1%$441/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73404838 Report a problem
        7/15/2025Listed for sale$729,900+200.4%$460/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73404838 Report a problem
        11/15/2022Listed for rent$3,500$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        6/20/2003Sold$243,000+94.4%$153/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/20/1999Sold$125,000+13.6%$79/sqft
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        8/19/1994Sold$110,000$69/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,298 +6%$556,400 +9.5%
        2024$5,942 +1.9%$508,300 +6.2%
        2023$5,834 +4.6%$478,600 +5.9%
        2022$5,580 +4.8%$451,800 +4.3%
        2021$5,324 +0.3%$433,200 +3.2%
        2020$5,309 +4.3%$419,700 +9.5%
        2019$5,088 +4.5%$383,400 +11%
        2018$4,868 +5.2%$345,500 +5.8%
        2017$4,629 +5.8%$326,700 +13.2%
        2016$4,375 +5.8%$288,600 +9.8%
        2015$4,134 +4.2%$262,800 +6.6%
        2014$3,969 +4.1%$246,500 +2.7%
        2013$3,813 +10.8%$240,100
        2012$3,441 +1.6%$240,100 -3.7%
        2011$3,387 +1%$249,400 -7.9%
        2010$3,355 +14.5%$270,800 -8.5%
        2009$2,931 +8.7%$295,800 -0.8%
        2008$2,696 +7.4%$298,200 -2%
        2007$2,511 +6.8%$304,400 +6.3%
        2006$2,351 +3.7%$286,400 +9.8%
        2005$2,267 +5.6%$260,900 +8.3%
        2004$2,147 +7.6%$241,000 +69.8%
        2003$1,995 +3.9%$141,900
        2002$1,921 -12.2%$141,900 +13.1%
        2000$2,187 +3.4%$125,500
        1999$2,115 $125,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Forestdale

        Getting around

        78 / 100
        Very Walkable
        46 / 100
        Some Transit
        42 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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