New Listing
157 CHERRY STMALDEN, MA 02148
3
1
1,344 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Andrew Realty Services - Lorena Hubbard
MLS® #: 73588571
Forestdale
Malden
About the neighborhood
Forestdale offers a peaceful atmosphere with low noise levels and a slower pace that appeals to many. The neighborhood provides convenient access to various dining options along Lebanon Street, alongside essential services like grocery stores that are typically nearby. Education facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are easily accessible within the area. Residents benefit from several parks and green spaces, such as Forestdale Cemetery, offering opportunities to explore natural surroundings. With a mix of single detached homes, duplexes, and apartments, the neighborhood features mostly two and three-bedroom residences built during a historic development period. Efficient car access and reasonable cycling routes support daily transportation needs.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
This neighborhood is a fairly pleasant part of Malden for pedestrians; many daily needs can be met without a car, and various businesses are fairly close by. Biking is also convenient in Forestdale. The favored transportation option in this neighborhood is often driving. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway from any location in this area, and it is convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, getting around by public transit is at times challenging in Forestdale. Thankfully, there is the Oak Grove on the Haverhill Line. House owners can rely on Oak Grove with access to the Orange Line. Homeowners are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner.
Services
House buyers in Forestdale will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. Moreover, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example on Lebanon Street. Concerning education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to access without a car from most houses for sale in Forestdale.
Character
The character of Forestdale is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. It is very easy to get to public green spaces in the neighborhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to relax in. This area is also very quiet, as the streets tend to be very calm.
Car friendly7.0
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.0
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.4
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly4.2
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants7.2
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.8
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping6.0
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes6.8
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet8.4
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife4.8
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant3.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $45,632
- Median Household Income
- $115,284
Housing Type
- 45.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 9.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 21.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 6.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 16.5% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 45.6%
- Semi detached
- 9.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 21.4%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 6.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 16.5%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.5%
- 0 to 4
- 5.1%
- 5 to 9
- 3.7%
- 10 to 14
- 3.1%
- 15 to 19
- 8.4%
- 20 to 24
- 7.6%
- 25 to 29
- 6.3%
- 30 to 34
- 4.6%
- 35 to 39
- 8.6%
- 40 to 44
- 6.4%
- 45 to 49
- 10.5%
- 50 to 54
- 6.9%
- 55 to 59
- 5.7%
- 60 to 64
- 6.1%
- 65 to 69
- 3.7%
- 70 to 74
- 4.1%
- 75 to 79
- 2.9%
- 80 to 84
- 1.3%
- 85 and over
- 5.1%
Education Level
- 13.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 17.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 23.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 2.9% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 13.3%
- High School
- 21.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 17.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23.4%
- Master's degree
- 12.0%
- Professional degree
- 1.6%
- PhD
- 2.9%
Commute Mode
- 0.4% FOOT
- 0.7% BIKE
- 25.5% TRANSIT
- 59.8% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.4%
- Bike
- 0.7%
- Transit
- 25.5%
- Drive
- 59.8%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 13.7%
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