CLOSE ENOUGH TO CONVENIENTLY WORK IN THE CITY WITH A PRIVATE LOCATION THAT FEELS LIKE THE COUNTRY!! Directly across from the Fellsway Park East Border section this home has so much privacy & quiet. You'll enjoy having woods as neighbors with all the benefits of having the orange line just minutes away. Picture perfect cape is fully dormer offering oversized front to back bedrooms on the second floor. Tired of 3 bedroom homes that have tiny rooms? You'll have plenty of space here for the king size bed and/or bunk beds, whatever your choice may be! Spacious living room has a wood burning fireplace and built in bookcases making for a cozy room to read, play games or watch tv. And yes, the wall mounted tv is included for you!! Updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances with room to add a center island. Fenced in yard with wooded area to the side of the house offer a private area to entertain and relax. Plenty of room to park for both you & your company. A must see home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
10,062 sq ftLot Size
$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephanie Jones• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
Bought with Coleman Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Beautiful brick front Cape style home with rear dormered roof, in Malden’s West End neighborhood. Ideally situated across from the Fells reservoir. Kitchen with island open to dining area with built-in corner hutch. Front to back living room with brick fireplace surrounded by windows, custom built-in cabinet/shelving and surround speaker system. 2nd level offers 2 spacious bedrooms with full newer bath. Original wood detail through-out with hardwood flooring. This cozy home has a great feel with a perfect layout and great use of space & storage. Newer rear porch overlooking multi-level, private, fenced in yard with stone patio. Newer roof, including garage 2016, gas boiler and water tank 2010. Vinyl siding exterior with oversized detached 2 car garage with electricity. Double wide parking for easy access. Possible expansion in semi-finished basement with bulkhead access to rear yard. Conveniently located near public transportation, shopping, schools, park and easy access to I-93.
MLS PIN #70322811
Apr 27, 2006
Sold
$380,000
$261/sq ft
Feb 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2006
Listed
$389,900
$268/sq ft
Beautiful brick front single with hardwood floors, newer kitchen and bath, front to back livingroom with fireplace and formal dining room with built-in china cabinet. Other features include large newer deck, vinyl siding and newer windows (Newpro) on first level only. Plenty of storage space and possible expansion in the basement. Conveniently located near public transportation, shopping areas, schools, park and easy access to and from I-93.
MLS PIN #30370414
Jan 31, 2000
Sold
$210,000
$144/sq ft
Jan 16, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Nov 19, 1999
Listed
$219,900
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,973 (+4.3%)
$420,900 + $353,300
$774,200
2025
$8,599 (+5.1%)
$390,800 + $368,800
$759,600
2024
$8,185 (+3.3%)
$363,300 + $336,900
$700,200
2023
$7,926 (+16.3%)
$330,700 + $319,500
$650,200
2022
$6,815 (+5.3%)
$305,600 + $246,200
$551,800
2021
$6,474 (+2.9%)
$287,100 + $239,700
$526,800
2020
$6,290 (−5.3%)
$273,600 + $223,600
$497,200
2019
$6,639
$260,500 + $239,800
$500,300
2018
$6,634 (+4.1%)
$240,500 + $230,300
$470,800
2017
$6,372 (+4.7%)
$230,500 + $219,200
$449,700
2016
$6,088 (+2.1%)
$202,900 + $198,700
$401,600
2015
$5,962 (+4.3%)
$192,900 + $186,100
$379,000
2014
$5,717 (+4.1%)
$175,400 + $179,700
$355,100
2013
$5,494 (+10.8%)
$166,300 + $179,700
$346,000
2012
$4,958 (+2.8%)
$166,300 + $179,700
$346,000
2011
$4,822 (+6.2%)
$175,400 + $179,700
$355,100
2010
$4,542 (+14.7%)
$185,400 + $181,200
$366,600
2009
$3,961
$190,400 + $209,300
$399,700
Tax history for 166 E Border Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,973 (+4.3%)
$420,900 + $353,300
$774,200
2025
$8,599 (+5.1%)
$390,800 + $368,800
$759,600
2024
$8,185 (+3.3%)
$363,300 + $336,900
$700,200
2023
$7,926 (+16.3%)
$330,700 + $319,500
$650,200
2022
$6,815 (+5.3%)
$305,600 + $246,200
$551,800
2021
$6,474 (+2.9%)
$287,100 + $239,700
$526,800
2020
$6,290 (−5.3%)
$273,600 + $223,600
$497,200
2019
$6,639
$260,500 + $239,800
$500,300
2018
$6,634 (+4.1%)
$240,500 + $230,300
$470,800
2017
$6,372 (+4.7%)
$230,500 + $219,200
$449,700
2016
$6,088 (+2.1%)
$202,900 + $198,700
$401,600
2015
$5,962 (+4.3%)
$192,900 + $186,100
$379,000
2014
$5,717 (+4.1%)
$175,400 + $179,700
$355,100
2013
$5,494 (+10.8%)
$166,300 + $179,700
$346,000
2012
$4,958 (+2.8%)
$166,300 + $179,700
$346,000
2011
$4,822 (+6.2%)
$175,400 + $179,700
$355,100
2010
$4,542 (+14.7%)
$185,400 + $181,200
$366,600
2009
$3,961
$190,400 + $209,300
$399,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2987665S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer & Center Island
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Beebe School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Malden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% 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
$740,000 – $896,000
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