Middlesex County and Malden City property record for 86 Elwell St, Malden, MA 02148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,186 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,278 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $124,900 (Aug 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $6,028 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MALD M:157 B:626 L:609 |
| Primary APN | MALD M:157 B:626 L:609 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,186 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,278 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 86 ELWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MALDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02148-1944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 626 |
| Legal Lot Number | 609 |
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 341903 |
86 Elwell St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Malden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 ELWELL ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-1944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 082535-527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Property Address | 86 ELWELL ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-1944 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0085234-13 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85234/13 |
| Instrument | 17046 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 86 ELWELL ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-1944 |
| Document Number | 082535-527 |
| Book / Page | 82535 / 527 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2024 |
| 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 ELWELL ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-1944 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALDEN MA |
| Property Address | 86 ELWELL ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-1944 |
| Document Number | 74490-565 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 ELWELL ST MALDEN MA 021481944, MALDEN, MA 02148-1944 |
| Document Number | 74490-565 |
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| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 074490/000565 |
| Instrument | 57173 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Elwell St was $6,028, up 10,664.3% 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 | $6,028.00 (+10,664.29%) | $528,800 (+6.7%) Land $295,900 Building $232,900 | $523,735 (-18.95%) |
| 2025 | $56.00 (-98.94%) | $495,600 (+9.31%) Land $271,900 Building $223,700 | $646,190 |
| 2024 | $5,300.00 (+2.08%) | $453,400 (+6.46%) Land $255,900 Building $197,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,192.00 | $425,900 Land $231,900 Building $194,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Elwell St 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 Elwell 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 268 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 | 476 / 106 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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