Welcome to 68 Princeton Road, Malden! This spacious 4-bed, 2-bath home offers over 2,500 sq. ft. of versatile living in the desirable Forestdale neighborhood. The main level features high ceilings and an open layout, allowing for flexible use of dining & living areas, highlighted by a cozy woodburning stove. The updated kitchen features a large center island, high end appliances, 2 drawer beverage fridge & ample counter space. A bright office provides an ideal work-from-home setup. The finished lower level adds even more living space with 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, a bonus room perfect for media/gaming or office use, plus an extra area ideal for hobbies. Outside, enjoy your private fenced in backyard with heated in-ground pool featuring a new liner, new deck, & welcoming front porch. Set on a quiet tree-lined street just over a mile to Oak Grove train station and close to schools, shopping, and restaurants, this home offers comfort, space, and flexibility for today’s lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,996 sq ftLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lea Doherty• Mango Realty, Inc.
Bought with Candor Realty Group• Four Points Real Estate, LLC
Back on Market due to buyer financing! Welcome home to this charming home in the Forestdale area of Malden. This home is so much larger than it appears from the street. Farmers porch for those summer nights and Halloween fun. Complete pen concept living as the kitchen is open to the family room, dining room, full bath and foyer area. Kitchen features oversized island with stove with dual oven, wine fridge, and plenty of counter space. Formal living area with bright and sunny picture window. Second level has two large bedrooms. Lower level features a master bedroom, full bath, game room, and 2 additional bedrooms/rooms. Walk out to the fenced in yard with in ground pool. Home has solar panels, natural gas, security system, vinyl siding, and so much more. Showings begin 7/31/18!
MLS PIN #71264900
Sep 30, 2011
Sold
$311,000
$121/sq ft
Jul 25, 2011
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2011
Listed
$314,900
$122/sq ft
Located in the Forestdale area of Malden is this single family home. Home is deceiving from the outside. Large foyer area, with adjacent living room. Large eat-in kitchen with center island. Large dining room and family room with wood burning stove are also featured on 1st fl. level. 2nd floor features two large bedrooms. Basement is finished with additional rooms and large family room, and full bath. There is a private backyard with inground swimming pool. Roof is approximately 6 years.
Public Records
Jan 1, 1987
Sold
$202,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,717 (+6.1%)
$346,400 + $326,800
$673,200
2025
$7,270 (+5.8%)
$321,700 + $320,500
$642,200
2024
$6,873 (+5.1%)
$299,000 + $288,900
$587,900
2023
$6,539 (+4.1%)
$272,200 + $264,200
$536,400
2022
$6,284 (+4.4%)
$251,600 + $257,200
$508,800
2021
$6,022
$236,300 + $253,700
$490,000
2020
$6,016 (+4.7%)
$225,200 + $250,400
$475,600
2019
$5,745 (−0.2%)
$214,400 + $218,500
$432,900
2018
$5,754 (+7.5%)
$197,900 + $210,500
$408,400
2017
$5,355 (+4.9%)
$189,700 + $188,200
$377,900
2016
$5,107 (+2.2%)
$167,000 + $169,900
$336,900
2015
$4,996 (+6.3%)
$158,800 + $158,800
$317,600
2014
$4,701 (−0.4%)
$144,300 + $147,700
$292,000
2013
$4,721 (+13.2%)
$136,900 + $160,400
$297,300
2012
$4,169 (+2.9%)
$136,900 + $154,000
$290,900
2011
$4,051 (+3.5%)
$144,300 + $154,000
$298,300
2010
$3,915 (+14.5%)
$152,600 + $163,400
$316,000
2009
$3,419
$156,700 + $188,300
$345,000
Tax history for 68 Princeton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,717 (+6.1%)
$346,400 + $326,800
$673,200
2025
$7,270 (+5.8%)
$321,700 + $320,500
$642,200
2024
$6,873 (+5.1%)
$299,000 + $288,900
$587,900
2023
$6,539 (+4.1%)
$272,200 + $264,200
$536,400
2022
$6,284 (+4.4%)
$251,600 + $257,200
$508,800
2021
$6,022
$236,300 + $253,700
$490,000
2020
$6,016 (+4.7%)
$225,200 + $250,400
$475,600
2019
$5,745 (−0.2%)
$214,400 + $218,500
$432,900
2018
$5,754 (+7.5%)
$197,900 + $210,500
$408,400
2017
$5,355 (+4.9%)
$189,700 + $188,200
$377,900
2016
$5,107 (+2.2%)
$167,000 + $169,900
$336,900
2015
$4,996 (+6.3%)
$158,800 + $158,800
$317,600
2014
$4,701 (−0.4%)
$144,300 + $147,700
$292,000
2013
$4,721 (+13.2%)
$136,900 + $160,400
$297,300
2012
$4,169 (+2.9%)
$136,900 + $154,000
$290,900
2011
$4,051 (+3.5%)
$144,300 + $154,000
$298,300
2010
$3,915 (+14.5%)
$152,600 + $163,400
$316,000
2009
$3,419
$156,700 + $188,300
$345,000
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,578
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3688492S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Nov 4, 2024 • Final
Residential building: renovation / repair
Remove and replace the front and side doors. No structural changes are included.
Remodel
Sep 7, 2022 • Final
Gas
Replace a gas dryer in the basement.
Gas
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 Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Salem St. to Rockwell St. to Cherry St. to Princeton Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 68 Princeton Rd., Malden MA 02148
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,578
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3688492S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Forestdale School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Malden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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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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.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$886,000 – $1.07M
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