Buying In Malden, MA
Sell Your Commercial Property In Malden, MA
We are an active buyer of Malden commercial rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Areas We Target: Malden Center · Edgeworth · Maplewood · Linden — Middlesex County, MA
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Malden
Malden, MA is a Middlesex County city of 65,906 residents just north of Boston on the MBTA Orange Line, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Renters occupy 58.7% of Malden's 26,042 occupied homes, and 34.6% of housing sits in buildings of five or more units, both well above the Massachusetts averages. Median gross rent is $2,204, and the median year built is 1950, reflecting Malden's older multifamily stock near Malden Center and Oak Grove stations. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Malden, MA are working with a split tax roll and strong transit demand.
Malden Center transit hub
Malden Center Station at Commercial and Pleasant streets provides Orange Line, commuter rail and bus access, per MBTA.CHA behavioral health center
Cambridge Health Alliance opened a behavioral health center in Malden in February 2024, one of 25 statewide, per CHA.Malden Center HD zone
The 13-acre Malden Center Revitalization zone anchors a 234-unit government center redevelopment near Malden Center Station, per the city's filing.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Malden
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Malden Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Malden
Renters occupy 58.7% of Malden's 26,042 occupied homes, or 15,298 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 data, well above the 37.5% share statewide. Some 34.6% of Malden's 27,876 housing units sit in buildings of five or more units, per ACS table B25024, above the state's 31.5%. The median year built is 1950, and 70.9% of units predate 1980, per ACS table B25034.
Malden Center, Edgeworth, Maplewood and Linden carry that older stock close to the MBTA Orange Line.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Malden is $2,204, above the Massachusetts median of $1,762, per ACS data. Malden renters are cost-burdened: 48.6% pay 30% or more of income on housing, per ACS table B25070, above the state's 45.0%.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,440 |
| One-bedroom | $2,518 |
| Two-bedroom | $3,008 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,584 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,953 |
These are HUD FY2027 fair market rents for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, which includes Malden.
Property taxes in Middlesex County
Malden taxed residential property at $11.32 per $1,000 and commercial-industrial-personal property at $17.53 per $1,000 in FY2025, per the city's online assessor database. Dwellings are class one residential under M.G.L. c.59, s.2A, so most apartment buildings pay the residential rate.
On a $2,000,000 building, the residential rate is 2,000,000 / 1,000 x $11.32 = $22,640 a year; commercial-industrial runs $35,060. A sale also carries Massachusetts deed excise of $2.28 per $500, or $9,120 on $2,000,000, per mass.gov. Anyone ready to sell commercial property in Malden, MA should weigh both figures first.
Landlord rules
Massachusetts caps a security deposit at one month's rent, returnable within 30 days after tenancy ends, under M.G.L. c.186, s.15B. Nonpayment takes 14 days' written notice under c.186, s.11. M.G.L. c.40P, s.4 bars rent control in Malden and every city or town. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Malden, MA follow these statewide rules, not a local ordinance.
What this means for a Malden owner
Malden pairs a 58.7% renter share, Orange Line access at Malden Center and Oak Grove, and a 13-acre downtown zone anchored by the 234-unit Malden Government Center redevelopment near Malden Center Station, per the city's state housing filing. This guide helps you sell your apartment building in Malden with the $22,640 tax figure and $9,120 deed excise worked out.
Owners who sell commercial property in Malden, MA can run numbers first with the cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings across Malden; our seller page explains how we underwrite.
Good To Know
Pricing Your Building In Malden
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- Malden's FY2025 residential tax rate is $11.32 per $1,000, well below the $17.53 commercial rate.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Malden, MA owe $9,120 in deed excise on a $2,000,000 sale.
- Selling commercial property in Malden often means an older building, since 70.9% of homes predate 1980.
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Malden Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Malden, MA?
Start with the rent roll, the tax class and the building's age. Malden taxed residential parcels at $11.32 per $1,000 of assessed value in FY2025, and Massachusetts deed excise is $2.28 per $500, or $9,120 on a $2,000,000 sale.
What does it cost to sell commercial real estate in Malden, MA?
Massachusetts deed excise runs $2.28 per $500 of price, so a $2,000,000 sale carries $9,120. Malden also taxes commercial-industrial parcels at $17.53 per $1,000, above the $11.32 residential rate that applies to most apartment buildings.
Does Malden have rent control?
No. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40P, section 4 bars every city and town, including Malden, from enacting or maintaining rent control. Malden landlords instead follow statewide tenancy rules under chapter 186, including the one-month deposit cap and 14-day nonpayment notice.
What share of Malden residents rent their home?
Renters occupy 58.7% of Malden's 26,042 occupied homes, or 15,298 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates, well above the 37.5% share statewide. About 34.6% of Malden's housing sits in buildings of five or more units, above the state's 31.5%.
Is now a good time to sell an apartment building in Malden?
Demand looks strong: 48.6% of Malden renters pay 30% or more of income on housing, above the state's 45.0%, which supports in-place rents. Owners planning to sell multifamily property in Malden can compare those rents against the HUD FY2027 two-bedroom FMR of $3,008 before listing.
What if my Malden building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Can I sell my Malden apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Who buys occupied rental property in Malden?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Malden?
An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.
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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Malden submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
