NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $713,630 - $837,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,726 Sq Ft
$447/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 27, 2025

Last sale price $785,000 $455 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,685 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Antique Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Coytemore Lea Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Oak Grove Cottage Victorian located just a 1/2 mile to Oak Grove Orange Line and Malden Center Commuter Rail. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home features classic period details with lovely millwork, large windows, hardwood floors, French Doors, walk-out bays & 4-panel doors. Great all-day light from the southwest exposure makes this property feel light and airy. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. The flexible floor plan allows for a first-floor den/bedroom or home office. Efficient gas boiler w/forced hot water cast-iron radiators provide unmatched comfort. The mature wild gardens out front create a welcoming first impression along with a lovely backyard and patio for peaceful urban retreat, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A deep one-car garage provides ample space not only for parking, but also for storing lawn equipment, bikes, and more. Fantastic central location, close proximity to parks, community pool, YMCA, shops an restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Team RE 109

Real Estate 109 Listed on: 09/17/2025

Co-Listed By

Peter Boyajian

Real Estate 109

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Hinsvark

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,459

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 4,234 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned ResA

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,726 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:047 B:861 L:131,594219

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,459

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

4,234 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Antique
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1726
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1726
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5170
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:047 B:861 L:131,594219
  • Zoning: ResA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4234
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4459

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2025
Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
Mei Lin
Bought by
Lyman Melissa and Saldarriga Esteban V
Seller's Agent
Team RE 109
Real Estate 109
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Hinsvark
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
$90,000
12.95%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$771,908

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,092
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.24%
Original Mortgage
$471,000
Outstanding Balance
$468,785
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$303,123

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2006
Sold by
He Xiang and He Xie Fang
Bought by
Mei Lin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,750
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2000
Sold by
Chen Zhao and Chen Su Ru
Bought by
He Xie and He Xiang Li

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Sold by
Mcgrath William and Lanning Claire L
Bought by
Chen Shao and Chen Su Ru

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lyman Melissa $785,000 --
Mei Lin $381,000 --
Mei Lin $381,000 --
He Xie $220,000 --
Chen Shao $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lyman Melissa $471,000
Previous Owner Chen Shao $264,000
Previous Owner Mei Lin $285,750
Previous Owner Chen Shao $115,000
Previous Owner Chen Shao $126,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Sold $785,000 +12.9% $455 / Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $695,000 -- $403 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,116 $628,600 $287,400 $341,200
2024 $6,701 $573,200 $271,400 $301,800
2023 $6,628 $543,700 $247,500 $296,200
2022 $6,315 $511,300 $223,500 $287,800
2021 $5,887 $479,000 $199,600 $279,400
2020 $5,741 $453,800 $192,800 $261,000
2019 $5,477 $412,700 $183,600 $229,100
2018 $5,232 $371,300 $151,700 $219,600
2017 $5,018 $354,100 $145,700 $208,400
2016 $4,872 $321,400 $133,700 $187,700
2015 $4,755 $302,300 $127,300 $175,000
2014 $4,577 $284,300 $115,700 $168,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73432359

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MALD-000047-000861-000131

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