Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 196 E Border Rd, #198, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,079 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,208 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:001 B:019 L:936 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:001 B:019 L:936 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,079 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,286 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 129 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,128 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 196 E BORDER RD, 198 |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-1029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 936 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 341101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 E BORDER RD, 198, MALDEN, MA 02148-1029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024123879 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83415 / 103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,208.00 (+11,%) | $1,246,300 (+10.03%) Land $372,900 Building $873,100 | $1,177,983 |
| 2025 | $128.00 (-99%) | $1,132,700 (+3.95%) Land $346,200 Building $786,500 | |
| 2024 | $12,739.00 (+0.04%) | $1,089,700 (+4.32%) Land $321,800 Building $767,900 | |
| 2023 | $12,734.00 | $1,044,600 Land $293,000 Building $751,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | MEDFORD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 61,700 people · EPA ID MA3176000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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