STUNNING FOUR bedroom/TWO & a half bath FULL GUT REHAB DOWN TO THE STUDS with THREE living levels! Step into the enclosed and heated front porch & be wowed by the 9 foot+ soaring ceilings & the gorgeous kitchen! You will love the quartz countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, & beautiful island area with seating. There is a nice flow to the living and dining area, as well as a convenient powder room, & first floor laundry area. Three spacious bedrooms & a light and bright full bathroom make up the second floor. The primary bedroom & ensuite bathroom make up the entire third floor & are completed with a storage room. New hardwood floors, recessed lighting, & crown molding. New gas heating system, new plumbing, new central air conditioning, new 200 amp service, new fence, new patio, new vinyl siding, new roof, new stairs, & driveway! Walk to Northern Strand Bike Path, schools, bus stop, downtown Malden, & the MBTA! Enjoy convenience and modern living in this home!
BACK ON MARKET DUE TO THE ESTATE NEEDING TO BE PROBATED. Envision the opportunity to get into the HOT Malden market! Surrounded by multi-family homes, this large colonial has tons of potential. This home has 2 driveways with parking for 4 cars. Natural gas is currently only being used for range & Hot Water. Having 3 bedrooms and a finished attic space, there is plenty of room for everyone. Home is in need of work. Property to be sold as is. Cash or Rehab Loan is likely necessary. Showings to begin immediately.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,387 (+5.0%)
$319,100 + $503,900
$823,000
2025
$8,944 (+4.4%)
$287,100 + $503,000
$790,100
2024
$8,568 (+69.2%)
$271,200 + $461,700
$732,900
2023
$5,064 (−6.2%)
$247,300 + $168,100
$415,400
2022
$5,396 (+8.0%)
$223,300 + $213,600
$436,900
2021
$4,996 (+2.5%)
$199,400 + $207,100
$406,500
2020
$4,873 (+1.5%)
$192,600 + $192,600
$385,200
2019
$4,802 (+5.8%)
$183,500 + $178,400
$361,900
2018
$4,538 (+4.3%)
$151,600 + $170,500
$322,100
2017
$4,349 (+3.2%)
$145,600 + $161,300
$306,900
2016
$4,213 (+2.6%)
$133,600 + $144,300
$277,900
2015
$4,106 (+4.4%)
$127,200 + $133,800
$261,000
2014
$3,933 (+4.1%)
$115,700 + $128,600
$244,300
2013
$3,778 (+10.8%)
$109,300 + $128,600
$237,900
2012
$3,409 (+3.1%)
$109,300 + $128,600
$237,900
2011
$3,307 (+0.6%)
$114,900 + $128,600
$243,500
2010
$3,286 (+14.9%)
$127,600 + $137,600
$265,200
2009
$2,859
$135,600 + $152,900
$288,500
Tax history for 14 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,387 (+5.0%)
$319,100 + $503,900
$823,000
2025
$8,944 (+4.4%)
$287,100 + $503,000
$790,100
2024
$8,568 (+69.2%)
$271,200 + $461,700
$732,900
2023
$5,064 (−6.2%)
$247,300 + $168,100
$415,400
2022
$5,396 (+8.0%)
$223,300 + $213,600
$436,900
2021
$4,996 (+2.5%)
$199,400 + $207,100
$406,500
2020
$4,873 (+1.5%)
$192,600 + $192,600
$385,200
2019
$4,802 (+5.8%)
$183,500 + $178,400
$361,900
2018
$4,538 (+4.3%)
$151,600 + $170,500
$322,100
2017
$4,349 (+3.2%)
$145,600 + $161,300
$306,900
2016
$4,213 (+2.6%)
$133,600 + $144,300
$277,900
2015
$4,106 (+4.4%)
$127,200 + $133,800
$261,000
2014
$3,933 (+4.1%)
$115,700 + $128,600
$244,300
2013
$3,778 (+10.8%)
$109,300 + $128,600
$237,900
2012
$3,409 (+3.1%)
$109,300 + $128,600
$237,900
2011
$3,307 (+0.6%)
$114,900 + $128,600
$243,500
2010
$3,286 (+14.9%)
$127,600 + $137,600
$265,200
2009
$2,859
$135,600 + $152,900
$288,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,940
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
681877S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Apr 20, 2023 • Active
Certificate of occupancy: dwelling, single family
Perform an interior renovation on a single-family home.
Remodel
Apr 19, 2023 • Final
Residential building: renovation / repair
Remodel
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Directions: Salem Street to Hyde Street to Playstead Road
UnparsedAddress: 14 Playstead Road, Malden MA 02148
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,940
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 681877S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Staging Items And Sellers Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Salemwood School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Malden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
64% 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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Estimated sale price
$940,000 – $1.14M
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