Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 256 Charles St, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,037 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,054 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $134,000 (Feb 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $7,670 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:032 B:200 L:008 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:032 B:200 L:008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,037 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 953 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 953 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,054 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 256 CHARLES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-6405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 200 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 341200 |
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 | 256 CHARLES ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-6405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0082613-80 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 256 CHARLES ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-6405 |
| Document Number | 0082613-80 |
| Book / Page | 82613 / 80 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 30948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 CHARLES ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-6405 |
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 | $7,670.00 (+11,015.94%) | $672,800 (+9.08%) Land $302,800 Building $370,000 | $748,553 |
| 2025 | $69.00 (-98.98%) | $616,800 (+6.27%) Land $272,500 Building $344,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,785.00 (+3.65%) | $580,400 (+8.08%) Land $257,300 Building $323,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,546.00 | $537,000 Land $234,600 Building $302,400 |
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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