This charming ranch is the best deal in town and a terrific condo alternative. The large, level lot features a new brick patio for grilling/fire pits with plenty of natural shade, parking for four cars and a storage shed with loft. Sunlight fills the living room, which opens to the kitchen with ceramic tile flooring and updated appliances, including dishwasher and refrigerator with ice-maker & filtered water dispenser. The two generously sized bedrooms have ample closet and storage space, and one level living means first floor laundry with washer and dryer included! You can't beat this location - a quiet side street with minimal traffic and open side street parking, access to public transportation on either end of the street, access to route 1 for shopping, dining & entertainment. Bring this gem to its sparkle with your imagination and a few improvements.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,446 sq ftLot Size
$550Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by MBA Residential• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Bought with Timothy Mackin• Thread Real Estate, LLC
This delightful ranch on a pretty lot large enough for both a patio and garden area -a fantastic condo alternative without the fees - newly updated bath & kitchen with new appliances -great neighborhood on Saugus,Revere,Malden line - minutes to to Route l,shopping and public trans. Side shed for storage 10x20 w/ loft & elec. power. The roof is 2yrs old, Heat 6 yrs old, fence 1yr old, & driveway was newly paved 2 yrs ago. Stop looking and make this home yours to enjoy.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,560 (+8.6%)
$320,100 + $165,800
$485,900
2025
$5,121 (+4.5%)
$294,100 + $158,300
$452,400
2024
$4,900 (+4.6%)
$276,800 + $142,400
$419,200
2023
$4,686 (+5.6%)
$250,900 + $133,500
$384,400
2022
$4,436 (+5.5%)
$229,200 + $130,000
$359,200
2021
$4,203 (+2.5%)
$216,300 + $125,700
$342,000
2020
$4,100 (+2.7%)
$199,800 + $124,300
$324,100
2019
$3,994 (+6.9%)
$190,300 + $110,700
$301,000
2018
$3,735 (−0.6%)
$157,900 + $107,200
$265,100
2017
$3,756 (+4.0%)
$157,900 + $107,200
$265,100
2016
$3,613 (+1.9%)
$144,900 + $93,400
$238,300
2015
$3,547 (+3.5%)
$138,000 + $87,500
$225,500
2014
$3,428 (+4.2%)
$125,400 + $87,500
$212,900
2013
$3,290 (+10.8%)
$122,000 + $85,200
$207,200
2012
$2,969 (+1.5%)
$122,000 + $85,200
$207,200
2011
$2,926 (−4.7%)
$128,500 + $87,000
$215,500
2010
$3,070 (+7.3%)
$150,300 + $97,500
$247,800
2009
$2,861
$163,900 + $124,800
$288,700
Tax history for 42 Grant Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,560 (+8.6%)
$320,100 + $165,800
$485,900
2025
$5,121 (+4.5%)
$294,100 + $158,300
$452,400
2024
$4,900 (+4.6%)
$276,800 + $142,400
$419,200
2023
$4,686 (+5.6%)
$250,900 + $133,500
$384,400
2022
$4,436 (+5.5%)
$229,200 + $130,000
$359,200
2021
$4,203 (+2.5%)
$216,300 + $125,700
$342,000
2020
$4,100 (+2.7%)
$199,800 + $124,300
$324,100
2019
$3,994 (+6.9%)
$190,300 + $110,700
$301,000
2018
$3,735 (−0.6%)
$157,900 + $107,200
$265,100
2017
$3,756 (+4.0%)
$157,900 + $107,200
$265,100
2016
$3,613 (+1.9%)
$144,900 + $93,400
$238,300
2015
$3,547 (+3.5%)
$138,000 + $87,500
$225,500
2014
$3,428 (+4.2%)
$125,400 + $87,500
$212,900
2013
$3,290 (+10.8%)
$122,000 + $85,200
$207,200
2012
$2,969 (+1.5%)
$122,000 + $85,200
$207,200
2011
$2,926 (−4.7%)
$128,500 + $87,000
$215,500
2010
$3,070 (+7.3%)
$150,300 + $97,500
$247,800
2009
$2,861
$163,900 + $124,800
$288,700
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
892
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2366218S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Sep 29, 2015 • Final
Residential building: alteration
Install new siding on a detached shed.
Remodel
Sep 26, 2015 • Final
Electrical: demolition (total)
De-energize a garage for demolition.
Demolition
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,000
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Flood Plain
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,994
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Salem St. to Brentwood St. or Revere St. to Grant Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Grant Rd, Malden MA 02148
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 892
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2366218S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Linden School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Malden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 47-57% 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
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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47
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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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$523,000 – $633,000
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