Dimensions8.666666666 x 8.666666666
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelSecond
163 Sylvan St, Malden MA 02148
Malden, MA 02148
$490,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$439,000
Final Sale Price:
$490,000
Difference:
+$51,000 (+11.6%)
Performance Metrics
111.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$294
Sale $/sq ft:
$328
This property sold for $328 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 11.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$328/sq ft
Area Median
$467/sq ft
Difference
29.7%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS AND INVESTORS... here is your winter project! 3 Beds, 1 Bath, High Ceilings. Property being sold as is. Buyers/buyers agents to confirm all details & do their own due diligence. House is oil heat but has gas stove. Seller makes no warranties or representation regarding the property, its condition or systems. Seller has not lived in house in many years. Come and bring your vision to transform this home. SOLD AS IS. Buyers and agents to do due diligence. Property has been winterized due to boiler failing.
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Property History
Market Insights
50.1%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73571894
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 4, 2026
$879,900
MLS #73571894 - Active
Sold
Jan 23, 2026
Property sold
Pending Sale
Dec 23, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
Showing Instructions Updated
Dec 19, 2025
New showing requirements
Showing Instructions Updated
Dec 18, 2025
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Dec 17, 2025
$439,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher R. Lawton
Office: Lawton Real Estate, Inc
Listed for Sale
Dec 17, 2025
$439,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher R. Lawton
Office: Lawton Real Estate, Inc
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $879,900 | - | - | MLS #73571894 - Active |
| 01/23/2026 | ✓ Sold | - | - | - | Property sold |
| 12/23/2025 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 12/19/2025 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 12/18/2025 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 12/17/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $439,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/17/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $439,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,079 | $537,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,079
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$537,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,492 sq ft
Lot Size
0.06 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
Sitting Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
60 Amps/less
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,079
Assessed Value
$537,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Property Being Sold As Is. Buyers/buyers Agents To Confirm All Details & Do Their Own Due Diligence
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
16 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,492 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,492 sq ft above grade
Dimensions12.333333333 x 12.083333333
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14.416666666 x 15.083333333
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions8.916666666 x 5.916666666
LevelFirst
Dimensions12.166666666 x 14.916666666
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelFirst
Dimensions16 x 10.5
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl
LevelFirst
Dimensions14.5 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Sitting Room
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Malden School District local
B
School Safety
2024-25
1.6%
Average
1.5%
Suspensions
1.0%
In-School
0.1%
Emergency
3.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
8 schools
B
Forestdale School
0.2 mi
|
#178 of 352
|
Score: 42.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
496 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
A
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
0.5 mi
|
#51 of 346
|
Score: 67.4
Dropped 1 spots from last year
+9.2 above state avg
1,773 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-12
C-
Salemwood School
0.6 mi
|
#286 of 352
|
Score: 32.9
Dropped 32 spots from last year
-25.3 below state avg
925 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
B-
Linden School
0.9 mi
|
#195 of 352
|
Score: 40.9
Improved 32 spots from last year
-17.3 below state avg
805 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Cheverus Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Ferryway School
1.3 mi
|
#167 of 352
|
Score: 43.0
Improved 22 spots from last year
-15.2 below state avg
923 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
B-
Beebe School
1.7 mi
|
#191 of 352
|
Score: 41.2
Dropped 45 spots from last year
-17 below state avg
919 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Malden Early Learning Center
0.8 mi
212 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
High Schools
2 schools
Malden Catholic High School
0.9 mi
19 sports
• 2,126 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C+
Malden High School
1.1 mi
|
#225 of 346
|
Score: 49.9
Improved 73 spots from last year
-8.3 below state avg
1,792 students
Very Diverse
14 sports
• 856 athletes
Strong AP Program
Early College Program
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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163 Sylvan St, Malden MA 02148
Malden, MA 02148
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Christopher R. Lawton
Listing Office
Lawton Real Estate, Inc
Office Phone
781-933-0999
Agent MLS ID
B9500793
Office MLS ID
B95137
Listing Data Updated
Jan 23, 2026 8:19 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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