Commuter’s dream in the highly desirable Forestdale Neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home at 12 Baincroft Road offers maximum functional space, character, and unbeatable transit convenience. The main level welcomes you with a generous-sized living room featuring a fireplace. Directly off the living room, a versatile bonus space serves as an ideal home office or playroom. The spacious kitchen is perfect for daily meal prep and opens up to recently installed deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Need even more room? Bring your design ideas to the unfinished attic, which offers incredible potential to add future square footage.Situated on a peaceful residential street, you are just minutes away from Malden Center, the Orange Line T station, Route 1 and I-93, Enjoy a fast, effortless daily commute into Boston from this highly adaptable home or access nearby parks and trails for outdoor activities.
Est. $2,903 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 12 Baincroft Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73559316
Sep 10, 2026
Sold
$820,000
$524/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 5, 2026
Listed
$749,900
$479/sq ft
MLS PIN #72345584
Jul 30, 2018
Sold
$550,000
$352/sq ft
Jun 19, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2018
Listed
$499,000
$319/sq ft
+16
Adorable storybook colonial in desirable Forestdale neighborhood on quiet dead end street. Spacious living room with gas fireplace for entertaining or relaxing with family; separate year-round sunroom is perfect for an office, or to hide the kids' toys. Bright open kitchen/diner features stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space, plus access to the generous back deck featuring a natural gas grill/hook-up. Sun-filled second floor features two large and one small bedroom, plus main bath. Generous closet space, and hardwood floors throughout. EXPANSION POTENTIAL - walk-up attic space is open and ready for your imagination! Commuters: less than a mile walk to Oak Grove Orange line T-stop; 20 minute ride to downtown Boston (State Street). One mile walk to the shops & restaurants in Malden Center. If you love the outdoors, it's just a short drive to hiking and more at the Fells Reservation - or, pop over and enjoy a walk along the ocean at nearby Revere Beach.
MLS PIN #71135372
Jan 13, 2011
Sold
$325,000
$208/sq ft
Dec 7, 2010
Contingent
—
Nov 27, 2010
Price Changed
$329,000
$210/sq ft
Oct 18, 2010
Price Changed
$344,900
$221/sq ft
Sep 10, 2010
Listed
$359,900
$230/sq ft
Situated in the much sought after Forestdale area is this lovingly well-maintained home.Pride of ownership abounds in the gorgeous kitchen with gourmet stained wood counters & white cabinets.Spacious living room with gas log fireplace, 1/2 bath, formal dining room and sunroom complete the 1st floor and 3brms with full bath complete the 2nd. Hardwood floor throughout. Updates are numerous and consists of newer heating system (14yrs), newer hot water (3yrs), newer windows and newer roof (2yrs).
MLS PIN #50332769
Sep 18, 1996
Sold
$150,000
$96/sq ft
Jul 29, 1996
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 1996
Listed
$159,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1989
Sold
$12,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,449 (+6.2%)
$336,900 + $404,200
$741,100
2025
$7,958 (+5.0%)
$312,800 + $390,200
$703,000
2024
$7,582 (+3.6%)
$290,800 + $357,800
$648,600
2023
$7,320 (+3.7%)
$264,700 + $335,800
$600,500
2022
$7,058 (+5.2%)
$244,600 + $326,900
$571,500
2021
$6,712 (+1.2%)
$229,800 + $316,300
$546,100
2020
$6,631 (+9.7%)
$219,000 + $305,200
$524,200
2019
$6,043 (−6.8%)
$208,500 + $246,900
$455,400
2018
$6,484 (+2.8%)
$192,500 + $267,700
$460,200
2017
$6,306 (+4.7%)
$184,500 + $260,500
$445,000
2016
$6,025 (+0.2%)
$162,400 + $235,000
$397,400
2015
$6,010 (+5.6%)
$154,400 + $227,700
$382,100
2014
$5,693 (+17.6%)
$140,400 + $213,200
$353,600
2013
$4,840 (+20.5%)
$133,200 + $171,600
$304,800
2012
$4,017 (+2.9%)
$133,200 + $147,100
$280,300
2011
$3,904 (+2.5%)
$140,400 + $147,100
$287,500
2010
$3,807 (+18.6%)
$148,400 + $158,900
$307,300
2009
$3,210
$152,400 + $171,500
$323,900
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,564
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2112685S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Dec 16, 2021 • Final
Residential building: renovation / repair
Demolition
Remodel
Aug 25, 2020 • Final
Residential building: renovation / repair
Install concrete-filled columns and a support beam on posts and concrete footings. This work will re-support an existing bathroom addition.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Oven
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,564
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1564
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,449
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Pierce to Bainbridge to Baincroft
UnparsedAddress: 12 Baincroft Rd, Malden MA 02148
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,564
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2112685S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Mini Fridge In Basement
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Salemwood School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Malden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Malden, MA • 02148
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Malden. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$745,000 – $902,000
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