26 Central Ave, Malden, MA, 02148
About This Home
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, a media room, or a play area.Outside, the expansive yard offers endless possibilities—create your dream outdoor oasis, garden retreat, or entertaining space.With thoughtful renovations throughout, abundant storage.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: Basement
Features
- Home Office,Bathroom
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 850
- Finished area above ground: 1,133
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Ductless
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,983
- Total interior livable area: 1,983 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Basement
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: M:183 B:577 L:702,603158
- Zoning: ResA
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 5,001 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Gentle Sloping
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street,On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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 | $4,196 | $50,352 |
| Home Insurance * | $235 | $2,820 |
| Property Taxes | $771 | $9,252 |
| Electricity | $391 | $4,692 |
| Total | $5,593 | $67,116 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | Price change | $859,999 |
| 2026-04-22 | Listed for sale | $879,999 |
| 2025-11-24 | Sold | $475,000 |
| 2025-10-09 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
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