125 Forest St, Malden MA 02148

Malden, MA 02148
$590,000
Est. $3,140/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,187
Sq Ft
$497
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1956
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73321483

About this home

Perfectly sized and completely delightful, this Forestdale beauty features everything you could want in your next home! Move in ready and very close to Malden and Melrose shops and restaurants, the location is excellent and central to everything Malden has to offer. Step onto the beautiful front porch and enter into the foyer which flows into the downstairs bonus room which would make the perfect family room or office. Upstairs the main floor features an oversized living room great for entertaining. The eat in kitchen features a pantry and flows into the sunroom with patio access. This space offers flexible living space and is light, bright, and very private with a lovely view. The unfinished basement offers additional space for expansion. Enjoy off street parking and a perfect commuter location just half a mile from Oak Grove station and close to Malden Center, Route 1, and 93. Start the new year in a new home with a better commute! Open houses 1/4 and 1/5 1-2:30, offers due 1/7/25

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $529,900
Final Sale Price: $590,000
Difference: +$60,100 (+11.3%)
Performance Metrics
111.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $446
Sale $/sq ft: $497
This property sold for $497 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1956
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,187 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Sun Room
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Ranch
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Block
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.13 acres
Lot Size
5,724 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1300
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping, Level, Steep Slope

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$5,476
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$468,400
Parcel Number
M:070 B:828 L:831,595238
Zoning
ResA

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Seller has not lived in the home in many years and has limited knowledge of systems. Taxes do not reflect residential exemption. With exemption taxes are 3, 403.22.
Exclusions
Staging. All Paint And Other Materials In Basement Remain With Home Unless Otherwise Excluded
Listing Terms
Estate Sale

Location

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Neighborhood

125 Forest St, Malden MA 02148

Malden, MA 02148

Walkability

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Schools

School information not available

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $456
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

10.2%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Feb 10, 2025
$590,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Jan 2, 2025
$529,900
Original listing
Agent: Kristin Weekley Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 2, 2025 New Listing Added $529,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$497

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,476 $468,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,476
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$468,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kristin Weekley
Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CN215646
Office MLS ID AN4646

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