Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 1538 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 18 ba · 8,041 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,691 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Jun 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $278 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:170 B:537 L:711 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:170 B:537 L:711 |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 18 Baths |
| Half Baths | 12 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 35 Rooms |
| Units | 12 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,041 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 731 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 13,691 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1538 EASTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-6200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 537 |
| Legal Lot Number | 711 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 341901 |
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 35483, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-0009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Malden City |
| Unified School District | Malden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $278.00 (-98.96%) | $2,456,200 (+7.78%) Land $1,008,000 Building $1,448,200 |
| 2024 | $26,640.00 (+6.54%) | $2,278,900 (+11.1%) Land $912,000 Building $1,366,900 |
| 2023 | $25,004.00 | $2,051,200 Land $792,000 Building $1,259,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 units insured incl. 26 condo units |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 66,263 people · EPA ID MA3165000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Mar 2016 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
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