Located next to serene & magnificent Middlesex Fells Reservation in West End of Malden, this deleaded, unique, top-of-the-hill, white-castle sits like a Great Sphinx on a big boulder providing unobstructed views in all four directions. Fells’ 2,575 acres offer welcome retreat for city dwellers and suitable terrain for hikers, bikers, skiers and picnickers. Surrounding concrete fence provides protection. Enclosed grassy yard with blue stone walkway appeases eyes. Patio areas on all sides of house bring joy to a romantic tea time or delicious evening bbq. Ample open space inside provides enough for a dozen children to play hide and seek. Through windows runs a sweet breeze bringing in positive chi energy conducive to writing poems or composing music. Beautiful mix of modern and traditional, Alexa-enabled, freshly painted walls, recently done hardwood. Finished walkout basement can be in-laws. Dog house included. Potential of two more off-street parkings in the back.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,805 sq ftLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Devendra Goyal• Davekey Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Kendall Rodgers• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Spacious home on corner lot. Hardwood floors throughout first and second floor. Fireplaced living rm. Lower level could be used as in-law or au-pair suite. 3rd floor loft has potential for finishing. 1 Car garage for compact car, on street parking. Close to shopping, transportation, and schools.
MLS PIN #70369637
Jun 20, 2006
Sold
$500,000
$132/sq ft
Jun 7, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2006
Listed
$499,900
$132/sq ft
4+ bed Colonial across from acres of reservation land. Hardwood throughout, finished attic & basement. Lanscaped front yard with flagstone patio and outdoor fireplace. Eat-in-kitchen. Walk to T station. Minutes to Route 93. Call or email to schedule an appointment.
MLS PIN #30683101
Jun 2, 2003
Sold
$405,000
$107/sq ft
Apr 13, 2003
Listing Removed
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Jan 23, 2003
Listed
$409,900
$108/sq ft
MLS PIN #11042699
Feb 26, 1993
Sold
$199,000
$52/sq ft
Jan 4, 1993
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 1992
Listed
$212,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,746 (+4.0%)
$358,300 + $494,200
$852,500
2025
$9,368 (+4.8%)
$332,700 + $494,900
$827,600
2024
$8,935 (+3.4%)
$309,300 + $455,000
$764,300
2023
$8,638 (+3.5%)
$281,500 + $427,100
$708,600
2022
$8,347 (+7.9%)
$260,200 + $415,700
$675,900
2021
$7,733 (−5.1%)
$244,400 + $384,800
$629,200
2020
$8,147 (+5.2%)
$232,900 + $411,100
$644,000
2019
$7,742 (−0.4%)
$221,800 + $361,600
$583,400
2018
$7,776 (+14.9%)
$204,800 + $347,100
$551,900
2017
$6,766 (−16.9%)
$196,200 + $281,300
$477,500
2016
$8,141 (+0.1%)
$172,800 + $364,200
$537,000
2015
$8,129 (+5.5%)
$164,200 + $352,600
$516,800
2014
$7,705 (+5.6%)
$149,300 + $329,300
$478,600
2013
$7,297 (+10.8%)
$141,600 + $317,900
$459,500
2012
$6,585 (+17.7%)
$141,600 + $317,900
$459,500
2011
$5,594 (+3.6%)
$149,300 + $262,600
$411,900
2010
$5,401 (+18.9%)
$157,800 + $278,100
$435,900
2009
$4,541
$162,100 + $296,100
$458,200
Tax history for 186 E Border Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,746 (+4.0%)
$358,300 + $494,200
$852,500
2025
$9,368 (+4.8%)
$332,700 + $494,900
$827,600
2024
$8,935 (+3.4%)
$309,300 + $455,000
$764,300
2023
$8,638 (+3.5%)
$281,500 + $427,100
$708,600
2022
$8,347 (+7.9%)
$260,200 + $415,700
$675,900
2021
$7,733 (−5.1%)
$244,400 + $384,800
$629,200
2020
$8,147 (+5.2%)
$232,900 + $411,100
$644,000
2019
$7,742 (−0.4%)
$221,800 + $361,600
$583,400
2018
$7,776 (+14.9%)
$204,800 + $347,100
$551,900
2017
$6,766 (−16.9%)
$196,200 + $281,300
$477,500
2016
$8,141 (+0.1%)
$172,800 + $364,200
$537,000
2015
$8,129 (+5.5%)
$164,200 + $352,600
$516,800
2014
$7,705 (+5.6%)
$149,300 + $329,300
$478,600
2013
$7,297 (+10.8%)
$141,600 + $317,900
$459,500
2012
$6,585 (+17.7%)
$141,600 + $317,900
$459,500
2011
$5,594 (+3.6%)
$149,300 + $262,600
$411,900
2010
$5,401 (+18.9%)
$157,800 + $278,100
$435,900
2009
$4,541
$162,100 + $296,100
$458,200
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,650
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2387206S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Oct 15, 2024 • Final
Residential building: renovation / repair
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Install solar panels and an inverter for a completed solar power system.
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