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Market Intelligence · MA / Middlesex County

Malden, MA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$667K1-yr changeUp1.8%

The typical home value in Malden, MA is $667K as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Malden ZIP code, the median list price is $687K and homes spend a median of 37 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Malden, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$667K
1-yr changeMedian across Malden ZIPs
+1.8%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Middlesex County

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12-month value trend

+1.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Malden over the last 12 months: $655K in Sep 2025 to $667K in Sep 2026 (+1.8%).

Sep 2025$655K

Sep 2026$667K

Median Zillow home value index across Malden's ZIP codes.

Context

Malden's housing market shows modest momentum heading into fall. The typical home value sits at $666,917, up 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 44 homes for sale with a median list price of $687,000. New listings have been steady at 34, though homes are spending a median of 37 days on market before finding a buyer. About 13.0% of current listings carry a price cut, suggesting some sellers are adjusting expectations. If you're thinking about selling, the moderate inventory and steady price gains indicate a balanced market, not a rush.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Malden, MA?

Typical home value

$667K

Up1.8%YoY

Median list price

$687K

Days on market

37

Homes for sale

44

Price cuts

13.0%

New listings

34

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Malden's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Malden, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Malden, MA are up 1.8% over the past year, from $655K in September 2025 to $667K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Malden, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$666,917+1.8%
September 2025$655,127No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Malden ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Malden, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Malden, MA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 37 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Malden ZIP code, and 34 new listings against 44 active listings across Malden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Malden housing market forecast 2027

+0.9%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Malden ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 0.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Malden rose 1.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Malden?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Malden shows typical home values rising 0.9% by September 2027, after a 1.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 1 Malden ZIP code has both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Malden?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Malden, MA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Malden?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Malden is $666,917, up 1.8% over the past year.

How many homes are currently listed for sale?

There are 44 homes for sale in Malden as of September 2026, with 34 new listings during that period.

How long do homes typically stay on the market?

The median days on market in Malden is 37 as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Malden, MA?

Typical home values in Malden, MA are up 1.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Malden, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Malden, MA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 37 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Malden ZIP code, and 34 new listings against 44 active listings across Malden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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