Malden Place Of Worship Hits The Market

MALDEN, MA — One of the city's oldest houses of worship has been put on the market, offering a rare opportunity for a new owner to take over a longstanding community landmark.

First Lutheran Church at 98 Waite St. has been listed for sale for $1.499 million. According to the listing, the property includes the church sanctuary, steeple, parish house and additional flexible space that could continue to be used for worship, Sunday School, community gatherings, meetings and other community activities.

Realtor Martin Tokos described the property as "a rare piece of Malden history," noting that generations of residents have worshipped there over the decades. The listing says the campus has evolved over the years while maintaining its role as a gathering place for the community and presents an opportunity for its next chapter.

First Lutheran Church traces its roots to Oct. 26, 1893, when a group of Swedish immigrants in Malden and Everett organized the congregation after Harvard Divinity School student Jonas P. Dahlin began leading worship services for local families. The congregation later purchased land at the corner of Church and Waite streets, where its church building was dedicated on Oct. 10, 1897. Over the following decades, the campus expanded to include a parish house, a new steeple and other improvements while continuing to serve the community.

The church's history also includes a 1966 merger with Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Everett, helping shape the congregation that continues to worship at the Maplewood property today. According to the church, First Lutheran remains part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and continues to hold weekly worship services.

The commercial listing describes the property as well suited for continued religious use while also highlighting its flexible layout for educational programs, meetings, and community events. The property sits on a 7,261-square-foot lot in the Maplewood neighborhood and is being marketed by Tokos of Coldwell Banker First Quality Realty.

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