Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 53 Appleton St, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,229 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $66 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:079 B:351 L:102 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:079 B:351 L:102 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,229 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,163 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,163 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,112 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-7627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 351 |
| Legal Lot Number | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 341400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 APPLETON ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-7627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66.00 (-98.96%) | $587,600 (+8.53%) Land $293,800 Building $293,800 |
| 2024 | $6,329.00 (+3.64%) | $541,400 (+8.06%) Land $277,900 Building $263,500 |
| 2023 | $6,107.00 | $501,000 Land $254,100 Building $246,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 1,089 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile.
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