Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 86 Central Ave, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $8,140 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:163 B:573 L:302 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:163 B:573 L:302 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,414 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 86 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-2120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 573 |
| Legal Lot Number | 302 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 341903 |
86 Central Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 CENTRAL AVE, MALDEN, MA 02148-2120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001980852 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 86 CENTRAL AVE, MALDEN, MA 02148-2120 |
| Document Number | 0001980852 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1980852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 86 CENTRAL AVE, MALDEN, MA 02148-2120 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Central Ave was $8,140, up 4.2% 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 | $8,140.00 (+4.16%) | $714,000 (+3.42%) Land $305,300 Building $408,700 | $689,225 (+1.94%) |
| 2025 | $7,815.00 (+4.26%) | $690,400 (+7.67%) Land $280,500 Building $409,900 | $676,115 |
| 2024 | $7,496.00 (+3.56%) | $641,200 (+7.98%) Land $264,000 Building $377,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,238.00 | $593,800 Land $239,300 Building $354,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 86 Central Ave 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 595 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile.
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