Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 42 Sterling St, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,086 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,904 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:030 B:136 L:616 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:030 B:136 L:616 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,698 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 4,086 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 42 STERLING ST |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-5414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 136 |
| Legal Lot Number | 616 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 341200 |
42 Sterling St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 STERLING ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-5414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006206815 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48414 / 551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Property Address | 42 STERLING ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-5414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0079685-88 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79685/88 |
| Instrument | 24195 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Sterling St was $6,904, up 10,858.7% 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 | $6,904.00 (+10,858.73%) | $605,600 (+7.51%) Land $317,200 Building $286,900 | $613,890 (+8.55%) |
| 2025 | $63.00 (-98.97%) | $563,300 (+7.77%) Land $285,500 Building $277,800 | $565,535 |
| 2024 | $6,110.00 (+3.16%) | $522,700 (+7.57%) Land $269,600 Building $253,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,923.00 | $485,900 Land $245,800 Building $240,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Sterling St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 42 Sterling 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 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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