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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,250,000 on Jan 6, 2026

38 RUSSELL ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,678 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.
3,676 ft²
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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (LIS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,250,000 · Jan 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,406 (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.$1,000,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$311,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$689,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$948,600

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.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.80%
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.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.1 mi
H
Malden High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

38 Russell 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 96% of homes in Malden 02148
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% 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 area3,678 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size3,676 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 38 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndMalden 02148Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,678 ft²91% of homes96% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,676 ft²19% of homes19% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than191049% of homes43% of homes20% of homes

About 38 Russell St

When did 38 Russell St, Malden, MA last sell?

38 Russell St, Malden, MA last sold on Jan 6, 2026 for $1,250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Russell St, Malden, MA?

38 Russell St, Malden, MA has 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,678 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 38 Russell St, Malden, MA built?

38 Russell St, Malden, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 38 Russell St, Malden, MA?

38 Russell 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 38 Russell St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,678 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (3,676 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1910 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 38 Russell St, Malden, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Russell St, Malden, MA was $11,406. The county assessed it at $1,000,500.

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