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$763,618$367 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1 on Jan 20, 2005

81 DEXTER ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,079 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.
3,903 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$764K
$690K low$837K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1 · Jan 20, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,430 (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.$656,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$322,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$333,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$603,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
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
BeebeB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 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

81 Dexter 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 88% of homes in West End
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 75% 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
$306K$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$763,618
CheaperTypical $646,701Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$367
CheaperTypical $458Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,079 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size3,903 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 81 Dexter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndMalden 02148Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$763,61868% of homes78% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36712% of homes13% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,079 ft²47% of homes63% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,903 ft²26% of homes25% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than192063% of homes54% of homes25% of homes

About 81 Dexter St

How much is 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA is $763,618 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $690,456 to $836,780. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA last sell?

81 Dexter St, Malden, MA last sold on Jan 20, 2005 for $1, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA?

81 Dexter St, Malden, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,079 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA built?

81 Dexter St, Malden, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA?

81 Dexter St, Malden, MA is assigned to Beebe (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 81 Dexter 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 ($763,618 against a typical $646,701), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($367 against a typical $458), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,079 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,903 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1920 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 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Dexter St, Malden, MA was $7,430. The county assessed it at $656,400.

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