Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 166 Emerald St, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,334 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,114 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:037 B:184 L:404 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:037 B:184 L:404 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,334 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,565 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 166 EMERALD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-6311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 184 |
| Legal Lot Number | 404 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 341200 |
166 Emerald St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 EMERALD ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-6311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 166 Emerald St was $9,114, up 11,292.5% from the year before.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,114.00 (+11,292.5%) | $799,500 (+12.1%) Land $330,000 Building $469,500 | $891,493 |
| 2025 | $80.00 (-98.98%) | $713,200 (+6.32%) Land $297,000 Building $416,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,842.00 (+4.1%) | $670,800 (+8.54%) Land $280,500 Building $390,300 | |
| 2023 | $7,533.00 | $618,000 Land $255,800 Building $362,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Emerald St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 166 Emerald St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 1,003 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 564 / 125 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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