Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 20 Sterling St, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,879 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:030 B:136 L:623 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:030 B:136 L:623 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,722 sqft |
| Basement Area | 942 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 942 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 STERLING ST |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-5414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 136 |
| Legal Lot Number | 623 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 341200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 STERLING ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-5414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | $8,879.00 (+10,861.73%) | $778,900 (+8.72%) Land $304,800 Building $472,100 | $747,026 |
| 2025 | $81.00 (-98.97%) | $716,400 (+6.2%) Land $274,300 Building $442,100 | |
| 2024 | $7,886.00 (+3.31%) | $674,600 (+7.73%) Land $259,100 Building $415,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,633.00 | $626,200 Land $236,200 Building $390,000 |
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 Policies | 3 in force |
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 726 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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