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$708,931$425 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

21 JOHN ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,668 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$709K
$677K low$741K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,185 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$630,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$323,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$598,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$560,120

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.54 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.72%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
BeebeC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Malden High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Malden School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02148These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.67,427
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,281 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,299
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,235
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

21 John St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in Malden 02148
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Edgeworth
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Edgeworth
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Malden 02148

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$308K$1M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Malden 02148.

How it measures up in Malden 02148

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Malden 02148.

Estimated value$708,931
CheaperTypical $652,791Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$425
CheaperTypical $458Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,668 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,748 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 21 John St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgeworthMalden 02148Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$708,93163% of homes66% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42528% of homes35% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,668 ft²34% of homes47% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac38% of homes39% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than191050% of homes43% of homes20% of homes

About 21 John St

How much is 21 John St, Malden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 John St, Malden, MA is $708,931 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $677,178 to $740,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 John St, Malden, MA last sell?

21 John St, Malden, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 John St, Malden, MA?

21 John St, Malden, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,668 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 21 John St, Malden, MA built?

21 John St, Malden, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 John St, Malden, MA?

21 John St, Malden, MA is assigned to Beebe (elementary), rated C; Malden High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Malden School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 John St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is worth more than 66% of them ($708,931 against a typical $652,791), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($425 against a typical $458), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,668 ft² against a typical 1,748 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1910 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 John St, Malden, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 21 John St, Malden, MA was $7,185. The county assessed it at $630,300.

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