253 Harvard St, Malden MA 02148

Malden, MA 02148
$901,000
Est. $4,796/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,548
Sq Ft
$354
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1950
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73365900

About this home

Renovated and Ready for a new owner! Great 2 family with huge backyard and 4-5 car parking in driveway in convenient Malden location! Bi-level Unit 1 has living, dining and kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 of the 2 full baths on the main level, plus finished flexible lower level, with another full bath, perfect as a playroom, den or guest space. Unit 2 on 1 level with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Both units have in-unit laundry, wood or vinyl flooring & easy access to the backyard plus private entrances. So many updates in the past few years here: roof 2018, converted from oil to gas with 3 Navien on-demand hot water units (1 for each floor) for the hot water baseboard 2016, lower level finished 2020, baths renovated 2020, exterior painted 2025, and much more! Bus stop at the end of the street goes directly to Malden Center T stop and easy access to Rt 93, 95 and 1 to simplify the commute. Come see it and make an offer! Open Houses Thu 5/1, Sat 5/3, Sun 5/4 11:30-1pm.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $839,000
Final Sale Price: $901,000
Difference: +$62,000 (+7.4%)
Performance Metrics
107.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $329
Sale $/sq ft: $354
This property sold for $354 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,548 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
3
Levels
3

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Basement Details
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Exterior & Structure

Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Irregular
Exterior Features
Garden
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.14 acres
Lot Size
6,199 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1400
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
5
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
Varies per Unit
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Sidewalks
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$7,674
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$677,900
Parcel Number
M:119 B:439 L:909,599536
Zoning
ResA

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual,Renovated Since
Disclosures
Yard pictures are enhanced. Floor plan is approximate & may differ from public record. Fireplace never used & flue may be closed. Roof 2018, 3 Navien gas on-demand tankless units (1/floor) for hot water baseboard heating 2016, lower level finished 2020, baths renovated 2020, exterior painted 2025.
Exclusions
Seller Belongings.

Location

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Neighborhood

253 Harvard St, Malden MA 02148

Malden, MA 02148

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $640
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

6.9%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 24, 2025
$901,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Apr 29, 2025
$839,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 29, 2025 New Listing Added $839,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$354

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,674 $677,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,674
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$677,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM306902
Office MLS ID BB5522

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