Name: Maplewood
Address: Malden

About the neighborhood

Maplewood features well-maintained public green spaces that provide peaceful outdoor settings nearby. The neighborhood offers a calm and quiet atmosphere, with minimal street noise contributing to its relaxing environment. A variety of housing options include duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses, mostly built before the 1960s, featuring two and three bedrooms. Convenient cycling infrastructure makes bike commuting accessible, and an array of local businesses are within close range to meet daily needs. Multiple bus lines serve the area with stops close to residences, while main highways are quickly reachable by car, enhancing overall transportation options. Grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes are located near homes for easy access.

Characteristics

Transportation

Many of the houses for sale in this neighborhood are located in places that are fairly well-suited for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Maplewood is also rather conducive to cycling as the bicycling infrastructure is comprehensive. The transit in Maplewood is somewhat poor. Nevertheless, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. In contrast, Maplewood is a fairly convenient part of Malden for traveling by car. Many houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway.

Services

It is a very short distance to reach both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in Maplewood. At the secondary level, both public and private schools can be found. With regards to eating, it is very often feasible for house buyers in this part of Malden to do their grocery shopping without a car. In addition, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for instance on Lebanon Street. Residents benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores, for example along Salem Street.

Character

Maplewood is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Malden, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Maplewood is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. Public green spaces are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to discover, resulting in them being very easy to reach from many locations in Maplewood.

Car friendly6.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk