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    36-38 Albion St, Malden, MA 02148

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    $1,100,000

    Well-maintained Malden triplex with strong rental and owner-occupant potential.

    Type:3 Family
    Property size:
    3,860 SF
    Price / SF:
    $284/SF
    Added:
    Apr 8, 2026
    Days on Market:
    62
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 20 at 7:03 pm

    Property Features for 36-38 Albion St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,860 SF
    Property subtype
    3 Family

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    John Connolly

    Listing agent John Connolly

    Listing office Commonwealth Properties Residential, LLC

    Listing date Apr 8, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime Malden location: Minutes to Malden Center, MBTA Orange Line, shops, and restaurants.
    • Spacious, updated owner’s unit: Lives like a single‑family with open kitchen and larger living area.
    • Fully vacant: Strong rental and owner‑occupant potential with two clean units ready for immediate occupancy.
    • Recent updates: High‑efficiency heating systems, full insulation, roof ~3 years old, and fully repointed basement.
    • Low maintenance: Vinyl siding, fenced yard, and off‑street parking.
    • Separate utilities: Separate electric for each unit; Unit 1 has its own gas heat, Units 2 & 3 are serviced by a shared gas forced hot air system.

    Overview

    This well-maintained, fully vacant three-family property is located in a prime Malden location. It offers strong rental and owner-occupant potential. The property features a spacious, updated owner’s unit that lives like a single-family home, with an open kitchen and larger living area. There are also two clean units ready for immediate occupancy. The property boasts high ceilings, bright rooms, and functional layouts throughout. Updates include multiple high-efficiency heating systems, full insulation, a roof approximately 3 years old, and a fully repointed basement with excellent storage. Each unit has separate electric. Unit 1 has its own gas heat, while Units 2 and 3 are serviced by a shared gas forced hot air system. The property also features low-maintenance vinyl siding, a fenced yard, and off-street parking. It is located minutes from Malden Center, the MBTA Orange Line, shops, and restaurants. The property is in a strong rental location with consistent demand. The property size is 3860 square feet.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $122.7k $31.80
    − Vacancy −$6.1k −$1.57
    EGI $116.7k $30.23
    − OpEx −$35.0k −$9.07
    NOI $81.7k $21.16
    3,860 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $1.17M
    $1.02M – $1.36M (±1% cap)
    NOI $81,679 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.43%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $1.10M
    $960.0K – $1.28M (±1% cap)
    NOI $76,801 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.98%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $2.29M
    $2.00M – $2.67M (±1% cap)
    NOI $159,957 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.54%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Triplexes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Malden
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.0625847
    Latitude
    42.4272328

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Triplex - Well-maintained Malden triplex with strong rental and owner-occupant potential.
    Where is this triplex located?
    The property is located at 36-38 Albion St Malden, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Malden location: Minutes to Malden Center, MBTA Orange Line, shops, and restaurants.; Spacious, updated owner’s unit: Lives like a single‑family with open kitchen and larger living area.; Fully vacant: Strong rental and owner‑occupant potential with two clean units ready for immediate occupancy.
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