Off Market Jul 2005 for $260K

$502,356

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,477/mo

•

749

sq ft

42 Playstead Rd, Malden, MA 02148

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

1,307 sq ftLot Size

$671Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Mary Casserly • Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Bought with Christina Quach • EXIT Premier Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #70145564

Redfin Estimate

$502,356

$242K since sold in July 2005$5,000 since July

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Sale history for 42 Playstead Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70145564

Jul 26, 2005

Sold

$260,000

$347/sq ft

Jul 9, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 14, 2005

Listed

$269,900

$360/sq ft

MLS PIN #30383780

Mar 30, 2000

Sold

$130,000

$174/sq ft

Mar 6, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 5, 2000

Listed

$139,999

$187/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 29, 1990

Sold

$86,250

$115/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 30, 1988

Sold

$101,000

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,539 (+6.6%)

$278,200 + $207,700

$485,900

2025

$5,196 (+4.4%)

$250,400 + $208,600

$459,000

2024

$4,978 (+5.0%)

$236,500 + $189,300

$425,800

2023

$4,743 (+5.5%)

$215,600 + $173,500

$389,100

2022

$4,494 (+0.3%)

$194,800 + $169,100

$363,900

2021

$4,482

$173,900 + $190,800

$364,700

2020

$4,482 (+4.2%)

$168,000 + $186,300

$354,300

2019

$4,301 (+5.2%)

$160,000 + $164,100

$324,100

2018

$4,090 (+7.1%)

$132,200 + $158,100

$290,300

2017

$3,820 (+17.9%)

$126,900 + $142,700

$269,600

2016

$3,241 (+2.0%)

$116,500 + $97,300

$213,800

2015

$3,176 (+6.3%)

$110,900 + $91,000

$201,900

2014

$2,988 (+0.5%)

$100,900 + $84,700

$185,600

2013

$2,973 (+13.0%)

$95,300 + $91,900

$187,200

2012

$2,631 (+2.8%)

$95,300 + $88,300

$183,600

2011

$2,560 (+0.8%)

$100,200 + $88,300

$188,500

2010

$2,539 (+9.5%)

$111,300 + $93,600

$204,900

2009

$2,318

$118,200 + $115,700

$233,900

Tax history for 42 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,539 (+6.6%)

$278,200 + $207,700

$485,900

2025

$5,196 (+4.4%)

$250,400 + $208,600

$459,000

2024

$4,978 (+5.0%)

$236,500 + $189,300

$425,800

2023

$4,743 (+5.5%)

$215,600 + $173,500

$389,100

2022

$4,494 (+0.3%)

$194,800 + $169,100

$363,900

2021

$4,482

$173,900 + $190,800

$364,700

2020

$4,482 (+4.2%)

$168,000 + $186,300

$354,300

2019

$4,301 (+5.2%)

$160,000 + $164,100

$324,100

2018

$4,090 (+7.1%)

$132,200 + $158,100

$290,300

2017

$3,820 (+17.9%)

$126,900 + $142,700

$269,600

2016

$3,241 (+2.0%)

$116,500 + $97,300

$213,800

2015

$3,176 (+6.3%)

$110,900 + $91,000

$201,900

2014

$2,988 (+0.5%)

$100,900 + $84,700

$185,600

2013

$2,973 (+13.0%)

$95,300 + $91,900

$187,200

2012

$2,631 (+2.8%)

$95,300 + $88,300

$183,600

2011

$2,560 (+0.8%)

$100,200 + $88,300

$188,500

2010

$2,539 (+9.5%)

$111,300 + $93,600

$204,900

2009

$2,318

$118,200 + $115,700

$233,900

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

741

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1478915S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 80
Length: 8
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 200
Length: 10
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dining Area

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 749
Foundation Area: 575
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Color: BEIGE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,774
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Salem St. to Dell St. to Playstead
UnparsedAddress: 42 Playstead Rd, Malden MA 02148

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 741
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1478915S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Salemwood School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

4/10

Malden High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-16% 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

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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Malden, MA • 02148

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Estimated sale price

$478,000 – $578,000

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Home values near 42 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Playstead Road, Malden, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2396 Sq. Ft.	$711,180
37 Playstead Road, Malden, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$756,336

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Playstead Road, Malden, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$649,781
43 Playstead Road #41, Malden, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1781 Sq. Ft.	$852,762

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Playstead Road, Malden, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$693,933
47 Playstead Road #45, Malden, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2151 Sq. Ft.	$856,913

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