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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

281 FOREST ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
5
Beds
6 / 3
Baths
2,834 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,634 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$409,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$369,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$386,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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(1)

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
ForestdaleB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Malden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

281 Forest 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Forestdale
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Malden 02148
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Malden 02148

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

Living area2,834 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 281 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestdaleMalden 02148Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,834 ft²97% of homes86% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac91% of homes92% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes38% of homes15% of homes

About 281 Forest St

How big is 281 Forest St, Malden, MA?

281 Forest St, Malden, MA has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2,834 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 281 Forest St, Malden, MA built?

281 Forest St, Malden, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Forest St, Malden, MA?

281 Forest St, Malden, MA is assigned to Forestdale (elementary), rated B-; 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 281 Forest St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,834 ft² against a typical 1,746 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Forest St, Malden, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Forest St, Malden, MA was $4,634. The county assessed it at $409,400.

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