Welcome to Forestdale—one of Malden’s most sought-after neighborhoods—where this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers a perfect blend of comfort and possibility. Set on an oversized lot, this home greets you with natural light, hardwood floors, and an open concept layout that feels both airy and inviting. The large eat-in kitchen, with abundant cabinets and counter space, is ready for family dinners or quiet mornings with coffee. A brand new heating and cooling system means peace of mind, while the partially finished basement adds bonus space for play, hobbies, or storage. This home is a wonderful opportunity for a growing family to settle in or for a downsizer who craves single-level living. This is a home that can meet your needs today and grow with you tomorrow.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$633Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Ali Joyce Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Team Lillian Montalto• Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Stop the car! Come fall in love with this home in the Forestdale area! This easy 1 level living feels like home with it's beautiful hardwood flooring, big eat in kitchen with plenty of cabinets, large picture windows allow loads of sunlight in the livingroom, a dining area, 3 beds and a bath complete the 1st floor. Basement is partially finished with a bonus room, and a 3/4 bath. Check out the spacious back yard which is hard to find in this area! Forestdale School K-8 steps away. Location is super convenient. Catch the 106 bus out front. Nearby Oak Grove train station, Malden train station, trendy downtown Malden with it's variety of restaurants and close to Melrose downtown too! Showings start at the 1st open house Sat., 10/3 12 - 1:30. Sunday open house 12-1:30. Hurry! Offers due Tues., 10/6 @ 2pm.
Public Records
Jan 1, 1983
Sold
$50,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,100
2025
$7,857 (+4.4%)
$434,800 + $259,300
$694,100
2024
$7,527 (+3.9%)
$411,300 + $232,600
$643,900
2023
$7,246 (+7.6%)
$376,100 + $218,300
$594,400
2022
$6,732 (+7.7%)
$340,800 + $204,300
$545,100
2021
$6,252 (−13.9%)
$311,500 + $197,200
$508,700
2020
$7,265 (+4.7%)
$296,200 + $278,100
$574,300
2019
$6,942 (+4.5%)
$282,100 + $241,000
$523,100
2018
$6,642 (−0.6%)
$238,000 + $233,400
$471,400
2017
$6,680 (+11.4%)
$238,000 + $233,400
$471,400
2016
$5,999 (+2.6%)
$226,300 + $169,400
$395,700
2015
$5,848 (+3.1%)
$213,400 + $158,400
$371,800
2014
$5,674 (+5.6%)
$194,000 + $158,400
$352,400
2013
$5,372 (+10.8%)
$184,600 + $153,700
$338,300
2012
$4,848 (+4.5%)
$184,600 + $153,700
$338,300
2011
$4,638 (+5.9%)
$184,600 + $156,900
$341,500
2010
$4,380 (+7.2%)
$194,000 + $159,500
$353,500
2009
$4,085
$216,100 + $196,100
$412,200
Tax history for 153 Sylvan St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,100
2025
$7,857 (+4.4%)
$434,800 + $259,300
$694,100
2024
$7,527 (+3.9%)
$411,300 + $232,600
$643,900
2023
$7,246 (+7.6%)
$376,100 + $218,300
$594,400
2022
$6,732 (+7.7%)
$340,800 + $204,300
$545,100
2021
$6,252 (−13.9%)
$311,500 + $197,200
$508,700
2020
$7,265 (+4.7%)
$296,200 + $278,100
$574,300
2019
$6,942 (+4.5%)
$282,100 + $241,000
$523,100
2018
$6,642 (−0.6%)
$238,000 + $233,400
$471,400
2017
$6,680 (+11.4%)
$238,000 + $233,400
$471,400
2016
$5,999 (+2.6%)
$226,300 + $169,400
$395,700
2015
$5,848 (+3.1%)
$213,400 + $158,400
$371,800
2014
$5,674 (+5.6%)
$194,000 + $158,400
$352,400
2013
$5,372 (+10.8%)
$184,600 + $153,700
$338,300
2012
$4,848 (+4.5%)
$184,600 + $153,700
$338,300
2011
$4,638 (+5.9%)
$184,600 + $156,900
$341,500
2010
$4,380 (+7.2%)
$194,000 + $159,500
$353,500
2009
$4,085
$216,100 + $196,100
$412,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Den, Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,232
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Steep Slope
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,857
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Sylvan St and Gilbert St
UnparsedAddress: 153 Sylvan St, Malden MA 02148
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 598966
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 13, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
George High Englesby Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Dracut Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dracut, MA • 02148
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$741,000 – $897,000
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