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$858,812$838 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $249,900 on Apr 14, 2000

42 FOREST CT

MALDEN, MA 02148
3
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,025 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$859K
$838K low$880K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$249,900 · Apr 14, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,009 (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.$707,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$335,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$372,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$707,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Entry
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement

Transaction History(12)

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 · 1.0 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

42 Forest Ct 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 93% of homes in Forestdale
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Forestdale
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Forestdale
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Malden 02148
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Forestdale

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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$310K$1M

This home is worth more than 90% 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$858,812
CheaperTypical $649,040Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$838
CheaperTypical $457Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,025 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,741 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 42 Forest Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestdaleMalden 02148Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$858,81293% of homes90% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$838almost all homesalmost all homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,025 ft²10% of homes14% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac88% of homes91% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than199897% of homes95% of homes88% of homes

About 42 Forest Ct

How much is 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA is $858,812 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $837,742 to $879,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA last sell?

42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA last sold on Apr 14, 2000 for $249,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA?

42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,025 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA built?

42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a split entry home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA?

42 Forest Ct, 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 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is worth more than 90% of them ($858,812 against a typical $649,040), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($838 against a typical $457), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,025 ft² against a typical 1,741 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (1998 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 58% 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 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Forest Ct, Malden, MA was $8,009. The county assessed it at $707,500.

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