Open House on Sunday May 13th, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Perfect two-family home for the first time home buyer or investor. Enjoy the bike path just a few feet away or walk to the bus stop for easy access to Malden Center train station and vibrant downtown shops, restaurants and entertainment. First floor features a large eat-in kitchen, spacious living room and one bedroom. Second floor consists of an eat-in kitchen, living room, master bedroom and two additional bedrooms on the third floor. Most of the floors are hardwood or laminate. Many updates include newer gas heating systems, two 100 AMP electrical panels, and some newer windows. Nice level yard and parking for 2 cars. Located within minutes to K-8 Elementary School, Charter School and Malden Catholic High School. Property is ready for immediate occupancy. Great opportunity to live in one unit and rent the other and then keep for investment when the times comes to move on.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2,989 sq ftLot Size
$455Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Vera Rivers• Century 21 Bond Realty, Inc.
Bought with Branch Out Residential Team• Branch Out Realty
Two family in a nice location in need of work. Property sold as is with seller's addendum. $1,000 deposit with all preapproved offers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,752 (+9.4%)
$301,800 + $378,200
$680,000
2025
$7,089 (+3.0%)
$271,700 + $354,500
$626,200
2024
$6,881 (+3.7%)
$256,600 + $332,000
$588,600
2023
$6,635 (+5.0%)
$233,900 + $310,400
$544,300
2022
$6,322 (+5.1%)
$211,300 + $300,600
$511,900
2021
$6,013 (+2.9%)
$188,700 + $300,600
$489,300
2020
$5,844 (+6.7%)
$182,200 + $279,800
$462,000
2019
$5,477 (+5.3%)
$173,600 + $239,100
$412,700
2018
$5,203 (+4.0%)
$143,400 + $225,900
$369,300
2017
$5,002 (+5.5%)
$137,700 + $215,300
$353,000
2016
$4,742 (+4.1%)
$126,400 + $186,400
$312,800
2015
$4,555 (+7.7%)
$120,400 + $169,200
$289,600
2014
$4,231 (+6.5%)
$109,400 + $153,400
$262,800
2013
$3,973 (+13.2%)
$103,400 + $146,800
$250,200
2012
$3,511 (+2.2%)
$103,400 + $141,600
$245,000
2011
$3,434 (−2.2%)
$108,700 + $144,200
$252,900
2010
$3,511 (+7.3%)
$120,700 + $162,700
$283,400
2009
$3,272
$128,300 + $201,900
$330,200
Tax history for 9 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,752 (+9.4%)
$301,800 + $378,200
$680,000
2025
$7,089 (+3.0%)
$271,700 + $354,500
$626,200
2024
$6,881 (+3.7%)
$256,600 + $332,000
$588,600
2023
$6,635 (+5.0%)
$233,900 + $310,400
$544,300
2022
$6,322 (+5.1%)
$211,300 + $300,600
$511,900
2021
$6,013 (+2.9%)
$188,700 + $300,600
$489,300
2020
$5,844 (+6.7%)
$182,200 + $279,800
$462,000
2019
$5,477 (+5.3%)
$173,600 + $239,100
$412,700
2018
$5,203 (+4.0%)
$143,400 + $225,900
$369,300
2017
$5,002 (+5.5%)
$137,700 + $215,300
$353,000
2016
$4,742 (+4.1%)
$126,400 + $186,400
$312,800
2015
$4,555 (+7.7%)
$120,400 + $169,200
$289,600
2014
$4,231 (+6.5%)
$109,400 + $153,400
$262,800
2013
$3,973 (+13.2%)
$103,400 + $146,800
$250,200
2012
$3,511 (+2.2%)
$103,400 + $141,600
$245,000
2011
$3,434 (−2.2%)
$108,700 + $144,200
$252,900
2010
$3,511 (+7.3%)
$120,700 + $162,700
$283,400
2009
$3,272
$128,300 + $201,900
$330,200
*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
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,731
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3686270S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Oct 8, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Remodel
Oct 8, 2019 • 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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,730
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,203
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Salem to Cross then left onto Playstead.
UnparsedAddress: 9 Playstead Rd, Malden MA 02148
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,731
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3686270S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Salemwood School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Malden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 61-75% 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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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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$749,000 – $906,000
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