271 Charles St, Malden, MA 02148 Property Records

Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 271 Charles St, Malden, MA 02148

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.096 acres (4,199 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$755,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$9,207 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNMALD M:030 B:137 L:723

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNMALD M:030 B:137 L:723

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,644 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,025 sqft
Basement Area616 sqft
Unfinished Basement616 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,199 sqft (0.096 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address271 CHARLES ST
CityMALDEN
StateMA
Zip02148-6402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRESA
Legal Block137
Legal Lot Number723
JurisdictionMALDEN MA
Township / Civil DivisionMALDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract341200

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address349 PLEASANT ST, B1, MALDEN, MA 02148-8111
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 14, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021166361
Deed Book / Page78316 / 255
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMALDEN MA
Recording DateJul 23, 2021
Property Address271 CHARLES ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-6402
Document Number078316-255
Book / Page78316 / 255
Instrument DateJul 23, 2021
Instrument166361
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address349 PLEASANT ST APT B1-7, B1-7, MALDEN, MA 02148-8113

Mortgage

Document Number0000166362
DateJul 23, 2021
Instrument166362
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Malden City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityMalden City
Unified School DistrictMalden School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,207.00 (+9.71%)$807,600 (+8.94%) Land $318,800 Building $488,800$756,041
2025$8,392.00 (+3.02%)$741,300 (+6.39%) Land $286,900 Building $454,400
2024$8,146.00 (+3.59%)$696,800 (+8.01%) Land $271,000 Building $425,800
2023$7,864.00$645,100 Land $247,100 Building $398,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA)
serves 66,263 people · EPA ID MA3165000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead10 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNo certified operator
Mar 2016
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 726 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Starry.

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