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$612,193$481 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

42 RAND ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,274 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$612K
$590K low$635K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$452,193
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$361,754
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.26%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$160,000
HOMEVEST MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Aug 22, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,242 (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.$551,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$261,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$514,500

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.Colonial
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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
ForestdaleB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Malden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

42 Rand 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 less than 77% of homes in Forestdale
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Malden 02148

What homes are worth in Malden 02148

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

This home
$302K$1M

This home is worth more than 39% 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$612,193
CheaperTypical $652,721Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$481
CheaperTypical $460Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,274 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,732 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 42 Rand St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestdaleMalden 02148Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$612,19323% of homes39% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48148% of homes59% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,274 ft²30% of homes26% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac49% of homes52% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than196572% of homes80% of homes59% of homes

About 42 Rand St

How much is 42 Rand St, Malden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Rand St, Malden, MA is $612,193 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $589,506 to $634,880. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Rand St, Malden, MA last sell?

42 Rand St, Malden, MA last sold on Oct 7, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Rand St, Malden, MA?

42 Rand St, Malden, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,274 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 42 Rand St, Malden, MA built?

42 Rand St, Malden, MA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Rand St, Malden, MA?

42 Rand 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 42 Rand St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is worth more than 39% of them ($612,193 against a typical $652,721), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($481 against a typical $460), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,274 ft² against a typical 1,732 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1965 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 27% 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 Rand St, Malden, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Rand St, Malden, MA was $6,242. The county assessed it at $551,400.

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