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Last sold for $550,000 on May 30, 2025

557 SALEM ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
970 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.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · May 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,272 (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.$550,200 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$550,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$522,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$486,617

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
3
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
53
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
SalemwoodD
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

557 Salem 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.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Maplewood
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Maplewood
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Maplewood

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 area970 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,734 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 557 Salem St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewoodMalden 02148Middlesex County
Living areabigger than970 ft²8% of homes12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac90% of homes89% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than195182% of homes72% of homes42% of homes

About 557 Salem St

When did 557 Salem St, Malden, MA last sell?

557 Salem St, Malden, MA last sold on May 30, 2025 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 557 Salem St, Malden, MA?

557 Salem St, Malden, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 970 square feet of living space.

When was 557 Salem St, Malden, MA built?

557 Salem St, Malden, MA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 557 Salem St, Malden, MA?

557 Salem St, Malden, MA is assigned to Salemwood (elementary), rated D; 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 557 Salem St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is bigger than 12% of them (970 ft² against a typical 1,734 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1951 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 557 Salem St, Malden, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Salem St, Malden, MA was $6,272. The county assessed it at $550,200.

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