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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 23 Bowdoin Street, a spacious four-bedroom single-family home offering the perfect combination of city convenience and exceptional outdoor living. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Malden with easy access to Boston, this home offers a flexible, functional layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features hardwood floors, a spacious living and dining area, kitchen with direct access to the deck, a dedicated home office, bonus gym/flex space and half bath. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, including an impressive primary suite with an oversized bedroom and spacious en-suite bath. But the real showstopper is outside. The fully fenced backyard offers multiple spaces to entertain and unwind, including a large deck for outdoor dining and lounging, an expansive yard, and a separate covered bar area —creating your own private entertaining space right at home. With room to work, host, relax and spread out, all while keeping downtown Malden and Boston within easy reach, this home offers the space of suburban living without sacrificing access to the city- the best of both worlds!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,056 sq ft
  • 7,096 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1950 built
  • $437 / sq ft
  • $9,096 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠9⁠8⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
23 Bowdoin St
Town
Malden, MA
ZIP
02148
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1561 / 180

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Neighborhood: Malden

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.