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453 HIGHLAND AVE

MALDEN, MA 02148
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,332 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$11,092 (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.$973,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$348,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$619,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$922,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,095,997

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.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.1 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

453 Highland Ave 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 93% of homes in Malden 02148
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 93% 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 area3,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 453 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndMalden 02148Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,332 ft²87% of homes93% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac60% of homes63% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than189016% of homes11% of homes7% of homes

About 453 Highland Ave

When did 453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA last sell?

453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA?

453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,332 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA built?

453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA?

453 Highland Ave, 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 453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,332 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1890 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 453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 453 Highland Ave, Malden, MA was $11,092. The county assessed it at $973,000.

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