Welcome to 73 Lanark Rd, where space, flexibility, and convenience come together! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath ranch offers 1,935 sq. ft. of living space plus a finished lower level, giving you plenty of room to spread out, entertain, work from home, or accommodate guests. The lower level also offers potential for future ADU use, subject to buyer due diligence and all applicable municipal approvals and requirements.The main level features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful hardwood floors, a fireplace, and central air. Step outside to a spacious fenced-in backyard with a patio an ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying your own private outdoor space.Located near schools, parks, shopping, dining, public transportation, and major routes, this home offers the space you want with the accessibility you need. Come experience the possibilities at 73 Lanark Rd!
Forestdale, located between the Malden River and the Middlesex Fells Reservation, is a residential and park-adjacent Malden neighborhood with wooded edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Malden Center station area at Pleasant Street and Exchange Street, where independent cafes, small restaurants, and storefront services set a steady, walkable rhythm. Housing reads as classic Greater Boston: compact single- and two-family homes mixed with small apartment buildings on tree-lined blocks. River paths and nearby trailheads shape daily routines more than big-box corridors. Community touchstones include Boda Borg Boston, Faces Brewing Co., and the Malden Public Library.
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Offer insights
73 Lanark Rd · $799,999
$833K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $833K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.9%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Nine total rooms
Finished full basement
Recessed lighting
Balcony / deck off family room
High-speed internet hookup
Plumbed for ice maker
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom with full bathroom and closet; wall-to-wall carpet
Second bedroom with closet and hardwood flooring
Third bedroom with closet and hardwood flooring
Fourth bedroom with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Primary bedroom has an attached full bathroom
Kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile floor
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Pantry
Breakfast bar / nook
Gas stove
Remodeled kitchen
Microwave
Dishwasher
Range
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry closet in basement
ENERGY STAR qualified washer
ENERGY STAR qualified dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in living, dining, family rooms and most bedrooms
Tile floors in kitchen and laundry areas
Wall-to-wall carpet in primary bedroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Has heating and cooling
Exterior features
Wood deck
Fenced yard
Located on a cul-de-sac
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Beige exterior color
Parking
Three open/paved off-street parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Year built listed from public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service
Gas available for range and oven
Electric hookup for dryer
Icemaker connection
Electricity and solar
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An especially rare find! This sprawling Ranch is tucked away on an oversized lot and on a cul-de-sac in highly coveted Forestdale! Ease of one-level living with space galore! The versatile floor plan offers many options! Step into the family room and enjoy the comforts of the wood stove and access to the deck, which is perched above the woodsy backyard. Off the family room you will find a spacious kitchen that has an eat-in area and adjoins the formal dining room. The living room with fireplace is an idyllic formal sitting area. The convenient office area provides passage to four bedrooms! In the basement, you will find a finished room which is perfect for a playroom or entertaining space. The high ceilings provide a not-so-basement like feeling! Walk right out into the sweet backyard, all ready for summer fun! Hidden from the city but yet close to all of the modern conveniences.New furnace! Walk to the Forestdale School, bus line, Oak Grove, and Melrose! Malden is booming!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,256 (+7.1%)
$407,700 + $316,500
$724,200
2025
$7,707 (+5.9%)
$378,600 + $302,200
$680,800
2024
$7,275 (+4.0%)
$351,900 + $270,400
$622,300
2023
$6,996 (+9.3%)
$320,400 + $253,500
$573,900
2022
$6,401 (+8.4%)
$271,800 + $246,500
$518,300
2021
$5,904 (−1.2%)
$242,700 + $237,700
$480,400
2020
$5,976 (+2.9%)
$234,400 + $238,000
$472,400
2019
$5,806 (+6.4%)
$223,300 + $214,200
$437,500
2018
$5,458 (−0.6%)
$196,600 + $190,800
$387,400
2017
$5,489 (+0.3%)
$196,600 + $190,800
$387,400
2016
$5,470 (+2.4%)
$196,600 + $164,200
$360,800
2015
$5,340 (+2.9%)
$186,900 + $152,600
$339,500
2014
$5,192 (+5.9%)
$169,900 + $152,600
$322,500
2013
$4,902 (+10.8%)
$161,100 + $147,600
$308,700
2012
$4,424 (+1.6%)
$161,100 + $147,600
$308,700
2011
$4,356 (+4.4%)
$169,900 + $150,900
$320,800
2010
$4,173 (+11.5%)
$179,600 + $157,200
$336,800
2009
$3,742
$184,400 + $193,200
$377,600
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,935
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,935
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2986348S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
May 4, 2022 • Final
Residential building: renovation / repair
Remodel
Mar 21, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Install electrical wiring in a basement.
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% 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
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 73 Lanark Rd
$786,737
$13K under list price of $800K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $475K to $910K.