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$646,690$544 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $330,000 on Sep 1, 2006

78 ELWELL ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,188 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
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

$647K
$607K low$687K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Sep 1, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,902 (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.$605,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$347,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$575,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$534,375

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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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
LindenC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Malden High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

78 Elwell 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 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Maplewood Highlands
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Malden 02148
  • Newer than 76% 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
$315K$1M

This home is worth more than 51% 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$646,690
CheaperTypical $641,519Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$544
CheaperTypical $453Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,748 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 78 Elwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewood HighlandsMalden 02148Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$646,69045% of homes51% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54486% of homes82% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²35% of homes21% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac55% of homes77% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195829% of homes76% of homes50% of homes

About 78 Elwell St

How much is 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA is $646,690 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $606,770 to $686,610. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA last sell?

78 Elwell St, Malden, MA last sold on Sep 1, 2006 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA?

78 Elwell St, Malden, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA built?

78 Elwell St, Malden, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA?

78 Elwell St, Malden, MA is assigned to Linden (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 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is worth more than 51% of them ($646,690 against a typical $641,519), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($544 against a typical $453), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 1,748 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1958 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 32% 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 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Elwell St, Malden, MA was $6,902. The county assessed it at $605,400.

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