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$849,000

26 Central Ave, Malden MA 02148
Malden, MA 02148
Listed by Stephanie A. Locke
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
1,778 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Price Improvement! Single family Townhouse. Great commuter location! Fully renovated and move-in ready, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home blends modern style with flexible living spaces. The open-concept main level offers a bright, seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A sought-after first-floor primary bedroom provides comfort and convenience, complete with generous closet space. A functional mudroom adds everyday practicality, offering the perfect drop zone for coats, shoes, and gear. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms, each well-sized with ample closets, offering comfort and privacy for family or guests. The finished basement expands your living space with a family room and a dedicated office—ideal for working from home, au pair suite, a media room, or a play area. Outside, the expansive yard offers endless possibilities—create your dream outdoor oasis, garden retreat, or entertaining space..

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73501010
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
185
On market date
April 22, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.11 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Linden
0.43 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
787
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
District
Malden
Middle
Susan B. Anthony Middle School
1.49 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
564
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Revere
High
Saugus High
1.54 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
694
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Saugus

Walkability

Blended score for Malden's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

88
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks11
Schools9
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Malden, from live MLS data.

On the market 185 days -- 99 more days than Malden's current average of 86 days.
For reference, the median list price across 457 active listings in Malden right now is $3,600.

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Est. monthly payment
$5,263/mo
$169,800 down
$679,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,405
Property tax (est.)$708
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 17, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.