40-42 Swan St, Malden, MA, 02148
About This Home
40–42 Swan St — a beautifully maintained two-family in Malden’s desirable Maplewood neighborhood. Each unit offers 3 BR, 1 BA, a spacious living room, separate dining room, and the upper unit includes a bonus attic room ideal for a home office or guest space. Both kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, soft-close cabinets, and under-cabinet lighting. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout. Originally renovated with new electric, plumbing, kitchens, baths, and floors, with continued improvements since 2021. The lower unit is offered fully furnished — turnkey for a premium furnished mid-term, or long-term rental. Shared basement with laundry and storage; private backyard. Six off-street parking spots (3 per unit) — a true rarity. Sitting on an 8,276 sq ft lot, well above the neighborhood average. Quiet street with easy access to MBTA bus service to Malden Center Orange Line, shops, schools, and
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Concrete
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Laundry Room,Stone/Granite/Solid Counters,Upgraded Cabinets,Remodeled,Walk-Up Attic,Heated Attic,Open Floorplan,Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Office/Den
- Door features: Insulated Doors
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 2,531
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,531
- Total interior livable area: 2,531 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:157 B:626 L:602,601684
- Zoning: ResA
- Exclusions: Ask Seller
- Foundation area: 1530
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 8,276 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Stone/Gravel,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,683 | $68,196 |
| Home Insurance * | $318 | $3,816 |
| Property Taxes | $1,044 | $12,528 |
| Electricity | $499 | $5,989 |
| Total | $7,544 | $90,528 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Listed for sale | $1,320,000 |
| 2021-07-19 | Sold | $1,027,000 |
| 2021-06-21 | Pending sale | $979,000 |
| 2021-06-07 | Contingent | $979,000 |
| 2021-06-03 | Listed for sale | $979,000 |
| 2020-06-29 | Sold | $450,000 |
| 2020-05-16 | Pending sale | $495,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | Listing removed | $495,000 |
| 2019-10-29 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
| 2019-10-29 | Pending sale | $495,000 |
| 2019-08-21 | Price change | $495,000 |
| 2019-08-15 | Price change | $474,050 |
| 2019-08-15 | Pending sale | $499,000 |
| 2019-07-12 | Price change | $499,000 |
| 2019-07-11 | Listed for sale | $273,000 |
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