Mountaintop Views of Boston from this oasis in the city! Located in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood of Malden, the property is 2/3 of an acre with sweeping views of Boston and the surrounding areas. Large backyard with no neighbors behind is perfect for socially distant entertaining! Updated, move-in ready single family home features a wood burning fireplace, combined living room and dining area, new kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, a double oven stove, updated full bath, 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors--1 bedroom is used as an office but has a closet and pocket doors making it perfect for guests. Options for future expansion are endless! Roof replaced in 2012, energy efficient windows in 2011, new front and side doors with Andersen storm doors in 2019/2020, 1 car garage, family room in the basement with a second fireplace and 3/4 Bath.
BOSTON CITY VIEWS FROM YOUR BACKYARD!!! This home sits atop the highest point in Malden and has incredible views of Boston and surrounding points. This home features hardwood floors under the carpets in the living room and throughout the home's 1st floor. Rare, massive lot of over 28,000 square feet of land. Awsome expansion possibilities. Enjoy the family room in the basement featuring a bar and a fireplace. Home needs some updating but definately worth it.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,896 (+6.0%)
$353,500 + $251,400
$604,900
2025
$6,504 (+4.8%)
$325,000 + $249,600
$574,600
2024
$6,207 (+4.2%)
$305,900 + $225,100
$531,000
2023
$5,955 (+4.9%)
$277,300 + $211,200
$488,500
2022
$5,676 (+9.0%)
$253,500 + $206,100
$459,600
2021
$5,207 (+17.5%)
$239,200 + $184,500
$423,700
2020
$4,433 (+0.4%)
$221,200 + $129,200
$350,400
2019
$4,415 (+7.8%)
$210,700 + $122,000
$332,700
2018
$4,096 (−0.6%)
$175,000 + $115,700
$290,700
2017
$4,119 (+3.0%)
$175,000 + $115,700
$290,700
2016
$3,998 (+1.5%)
$160,700 + $103,000
$263,700
2015
$3,940 (+2.9%)
$153,100 + $97,400
$250,500
2014
$3,829 (+4.1%)
$139,300 + $98,500
$237,800
2013
$3,678 (+10.8%)
$135,500 + $96,100
$231,600
2012
$3,319 (+1.7%)
$135,500 + $96,100
$231,600
2011
$3,263 (−0.6%)
$142,600 + $97,700
$240,300
2010
$3,282 (−5.2%)
$158,300 + $106,600
$264,900
2009
$3,463
$197,600 + $151,800
$349,400
Tax history for 73 Nichols Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,896 (+6.0%)
$353,500 + $251,400
$604,900
2025
$6,504 (+4.8%)
$325,000 + $249,600
$574,600
2024
$6,207 (+4.2%)
$305,900 + $225,100
$531,000
2023
$5,955 (+4.9%)
$277,300 + $211,200
$488,500
2022
$5,676 (+9.0%)
$253,500 + $206,100
$459,600
2021
$5,207 (+17.5%)
$239,200 + $184,500
$423,700
2020
$4,433 (+0.4%)
$221,200 + $129,200
$350,400
2019
$4,415 (+7.8%)
$210,700 + $122,000
$332,700
2018
$4,096 (−0.6%)
$175,000 + $115,700
$290,700
2017
$4,119 (+3.0%)
$175,000 + $115,700
$290,700
2016
$3,998 (+1.5%)
$160,700 + $103,000
$263,700
2015
$3,940 (+2.9%)
$153,100 + $97,400
$250,500
2014
$3,829 (+4.1%)
$139,300 + $98,500
$237,800
2013
$3,678 (+10.8%)
$135,500 + $96,100
$231,600
2012
$3,319 (+1.7%)
$135,500 + $96,100
$231,600
2011
$3,263 (−0.6%)
$142,600 + $97,700
$240,300
2010
$3,282 (−5.2%)
$158,300 + $106,600
$264,900
2009
$3,463
$197,600 + $151,800
$349,400
*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
1.75
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
28,712
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2706917S
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Jan 23, 2023.
Sep 15, 2025 • Final
Residential
Perform residential weatherization and air sealing. No structural changes are included.
Remodel
Jan 4, 2022 • Final
Residential building: renovation / repair
Remodel
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,008
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.66
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,433
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lebanon to Marshall to Williams to Nichols
UnparsedAddress: 73 Nichols Road, Malden MA 02148
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.75
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2706917S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 23, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Forestdale School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Malden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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75
57
64
47
53
37
39
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
$642,000 – $777,000
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