Active Under Contract

41 Days on market

28 Preston St Malden — Photo 1 of 24

Recent Drop: $90,000

$769,000

$679,000

28 Preston St, Malden, MA 02148

Malden, MA 02148 — Maplewood

Beds

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,944

Style

Single Family

Built

1950

Perfect first home! It's tidy and with all the essentials. This home is ready for its next owners, in sought after Maplewood neighborhood. Gleaming hardwoods and plenty of light, give it an airy feeling.The open layout provides gathering places, quiet at-home work spaces, flexible usage, and plenty of storage. Minutes from The Orange Line, commuter rail, shops, and dining, in addition to it being in a pretty little neighborhood. Recent improvements include new tiling in the basement, new tiling in the kitchen, new tiling in the bathroom. An efficient close is possible. First showings at open house Sunday, July 19 11:30-1:30pm.

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$349/sqft

Local Avg (Malden)$411/sqft

15% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Malden, MA.

Financials

Original Price$769,000

Annual Taxes$8,021

Parking

Garage1

Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

FlooringWood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

BasementPartial, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Electric Baseboard

CoolingWindow Unit(s)

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame

RoofShingle

FoundationConcrete Perimeter

ZoningRES

Property & Lot

Acres0.08

SqFt Lot3,484

Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer • Range Hood

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second

Master BedroomBedroom 2

First

Living RoomDining RoomKitchenBedroom 3Bathroom 1

Basement

Bathroom 2

Living Room

Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room

Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen

Lvl First

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Master Bedroom

Lvl Second

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom 2

Lvl Second

Bedroom 3

Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

Bathroom 2

MLS® 73550061

Population

65,906

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$101K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

58.7%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,944 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 3,484 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Malden, MA market report ZIP 02148 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Ann Cohen

Listing Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

MLS® Number: 73550061