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$760,475$296 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

686 MAIN ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,567 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.
0.18 ac
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$760K
$661K low$859K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,079 (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.$713,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$315,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$398,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$633,745

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.0.18
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.No

Transaction History(11)

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.

H
Malden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
BeebeB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 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%

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How this home compares

686 Main 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 more than 78% of homes in Malden 02148
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Island Hill
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Island Hill
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Island Hill
  • Older than 81% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$309K$1M

This home is worth more than 78% 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$760,475
CheaperTypical $653,202Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $458Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,567 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,737 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 686 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIsland HillMalden 02148Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$760,47576% of homes78% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2962% of homes2% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,567 ft²82% of homes79% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac94% of homes85% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than191052% of homes43% of homes19% of homes

About 686 Main St

How much is 686 Main St, Malden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Main St, Malden, MA is $760,475 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $661,479 to $859,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Main St, Malden, MA last sell?

686 Main St, Malden, MA last sold on Oct 10, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Main St, Malden, MA?

686 Main St, Malden, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,567 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 686 Main St, Malden, MA built?

686 Main St, Malden, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 Main St, Malden, MA?

686 Main St, Malden, MA is assigned to Malden High School (high), rated C; Beebe (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Malden School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Main St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is worth more than 78% of them ($760,475 against a typical $653,202), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($296 against a typical $458), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,567 ft² against a typical 1,737 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1910 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 48% 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 686 Main St, Malden, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Main St, Malden, MA was $8,079. The county assessed it at $713,700.

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