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21 Elm St # 3, Malden MA 02148

Malden, MA 02148
$370,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
697
Sq Ft
$531
Price/Sq Ft
1945
Year Built
1
Parking
44
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 16, 2025 • MLS# 73376454 Copied! • Updated Jul 28, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $370,000
Difference: $29,000 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
44
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $572
Sale $/sq ft: $531
This property sold for $531 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 44 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$531/sq ft
Area Average
$234/sq ft
Difference
+127.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Seller to pay 6 months of condo fees. Malden offers 30% residential tax exemption to owner-occupied homes. Explore the Dexter Estates condo in Malden’s West End! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit features a bright, south-facing open living and dining area, along with a kitchen equipped with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and new flooring. Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors and a spacious primary bedroom. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the Malden MBTA, you'll have easy access to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and major routes. The condo fee includes heating, hot water, water and sewer, landscaping, snow and trash removal, pool access, extra storage, one-car parking, and professional maintenance, allowing for a worry-free lifestyle. Additional amenities include resident laundry facilities. With a quick closing possible, you can move in and start enjoying your new home and the pool!

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Property History

Market Insights

4.9%
Price Range
45
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 24, 2025
$370,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 45
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 16, 2025
$389,000
Original listing
Agent: Carolyn Sheehan Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,467 $382,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,467
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$564
Monthly
Assessed Value
$382,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1945
Living Area 697 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $4,467
Assessed Value $382,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $564 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Seller To Pay 6 Months Of Condo Fees. Hoa To Be Increased To 733 In July. Pet Policy Seeing Eye Dogs, Cats & Fish.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Garden","Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures measurements not guaranteed
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 45 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1945
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
697 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Kitchen
Flooring - Vinyl
Bedroom2
Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Master Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1945
Effective Year (Renovated): 1979
Structure Type: Garden, Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
School District
Malden School District local
B-
School Safety 2024-25
1.6% Average
1.5% Suspensions 1.0% In-School 0.1% Emergency
3.9% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
B-
Beebe School
< 0.1 mi | #196 of 352 | Score: 40.8
Dropped 50 spots from last year
-17.4 below state avg
921 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Cheverus Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Malden Early Learning Center
0.8 mi
238 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B+
Madeleine Dugger Andrews Middle School
1.5 mi | #128 of 352 | Score: 46.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
435 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
B-
John J. McGlynn Middle School
1.6 mi | #206 of 352 | Score: 40.2
Improved 30 spots from last year
-18.1 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
C+
Malden High School
0.7 mi | #226 of 346 | Score: 48.9
Improved 72 spots from last year
-9.3 below state avg
1,890 students Very Diverse
14 sports • 856 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Malden Catholic High School
1.6 mi
19 sports • 2,126 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C+
Everett High School
2.0 mi | #233 of 346 | Score: 48.1
Improved 42 spots from last year
-10.1 below state avg
2,307 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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21 Elm St # 3, Malden MA 02148

Malden, MA 02148

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 781-219-0313
Agent MLS ID BB980855
Office MLS ID AN6433
Listing Data Updated Jul 28, 2025 12:25 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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