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$627,860$439 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $288,000 on Jun 13, 2002

86 BOWER ST

MALDEN, MA 02148
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,431 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.
4,051 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$628K
$567K low$689K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$288,000 · Jun 13, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,620 (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.$580,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$292,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$547,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$677,730

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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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
BeebeC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Malden High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

86 Bower 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 81% of homes in Upper Highlands
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Upper Highlands
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Upper Highlands

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
$310K$1M

This home is worth more than 43% 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$627,860
CheaperTypical $653,534Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$439
CheaperTypical $458Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,431 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,743 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size4,051 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 86 Bower St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUpper HighlandsMalden 02148Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$627,86019% of homes43% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43938% of homes41% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,431 ft²30% of homes34% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,051 ft²18% of homes29% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than195578% of homes75% of homes47% of homes

About 86 Bower St

How much is 86 Bower St, Malden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 86 Bower St, Malden, MA is $627,860 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $566,984 to $688,736. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 86 Bower St, Malden, MA last sell?

86 Bower St, Malden, MA last sold on Jun 13, 2002 for $288,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 86 Bower St, Malden, MA?

86 Bower St, Malden, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,431 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 86 Bower St, Malden, MA built?

86 Bower St, Malden, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 86 Bower St, Malden, MA?

86 Bower St, 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 86 Bower St, Malden, MA compare to other homes in Malden 02148?

Among the 12,237 homes in Malden 02148, it is worth more than 43% of them ($627,860 against a typical $653,534), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($439 against a typical $458), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,431 ft² against a typical 1,743 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (4,051 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1955 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 30% 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 86 Bower St, Malden, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Bower St, Malden, MA was $6,620. The county assessed it at $580,700.

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