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Forestdale is a desirable residential area with green space and public transit
The Forestdale neighborhood in Malden, Massachusetts, lies near Pine Banks Park, a large nature and recreation area split between Malden and Melrose, a separate city to the north. “Forestdale kind of spans around Pine Banks,” says Kristin Gennetti, a Realtor and team leader with the Kristin Gennetti Group, part of Century 21 North East. Location is a big part of the draw and goes beyond the access to the park. “It’s largely residential, but accessibility is big there,” Gennetti says. “There’s Forestdale School, Forestdale Park. And you can walk to Oak Grove Train Station .” Residents can also enjoy proximity to Malden’s revitalized downtown, and the reputation of being one of the city’s top Halloween destinations each year.
Forestdale is North of Boston and is a great place to call home.
In Downtown Malden near Forestdale you can find art maps in each corner of the city of Malden.
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Established homes offer stylistic variety
Forestdale is largely residential, and much of it is single-family homes, as almost two thirds of the neighborhood residents are homeowners. Bi-levels, Colonial Revivals and Craftsman designs are typical home styles, and some pockets have additional variety, like a handful of Cape Cods on Blantyre Road or the blend of styles on Hill Street. Most homes were built decades ago , and the median build year in this area is 1932. Sidewalks and small, tidy lawns line the roads. Single-family homes can range in price from about $450,000 to $850,000, depending on size and level of upkeep, with recent renovations driving prices to the higher end. The neighborhood also has a few multi-family properties, condos and townhomes. Condos can cost between $250,000 and $390,000 while townhomes can run between $525,000 and $675,000.
Forestdale homes offers both private parking and street parking as well.
Colonial Revivals can be found with private porches and a lot of green space in the village of Forestdale.
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Neighborhood parks and a large wooded green space nearby
Alex Gentile Memorial Park, formerly Forestdale Park, sits next to Forestdale School and is home to a playground and baseball fields. Trafton Park hosts Little League games, plus tennis courts and a climbing area. There’s also a dog park at the north end. The largest park nearby is Pine Banks Park, 108 acres spanning the cities of Malden and Melrose. “Pine Banks has its own little space up in the woods,” Gennetti says. “There’s a walking track and ball fields.” The park also has six hiking trails crisscrossing a substantial wooded area.
Alex Gentile Memorial Park offers a baseball field for residents in Forestdale.
High Rock Memorial Park offers walking trails in the forest of Forestdale.
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Accessing neighborhood eateries and a revitalized downtown
Residents can find shopping and dining options along Lebanon Street and Salem Street. King Bibis serves Brazilian food while Franny’s is a mellow diner. Malden House of Pizza has Forestdale covered for slices and delivery. Several convenience stores dot the area, and Stop & Shop is just over 2 miles from the farthest corner of the neighborhood. Downtown Malden is home to several local favorites, old and new, including longtime favorite Mystic Station and Thaiger Den, an upscale Thai eatery that opened recently.
Other dining options include Malden House of Pizza in Forestdale.
In & Out Convenience Store offers everything you might need within one store in Forestdale.
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Longtime feast and Halloween excitement highlight events
Malden is home to events like the St. Rocco’s Feast, an annual event with vendors, processions and live music. “It’s around the second week in August,” Gennetti says. “It’s been going on for over 90 years.” Malden also runs a summer concert series at the high school courtyard. Within Forestdale, Halloween is a big deal. “Bainbridge Street comes up as a top destination for Halloween every year,” Gennetti says. “It’s huge over there.”
Well-rated public schools among most diverse in Massachusetts
Niche rates Malden Public Schools a B . The district is also noted by Niche as Massachusetts’ most diverse. Children from ages 3 to 5 can attend Malden Early Learning Center , which does not have a Niche rating. Forestdale School is the neighborhood elementary and middle school, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade and earning a B-minus. Malden High School scores a B-plus and offers Advanced Placement courses and a mix of English electives for juniors and seniors.
The Forestdale School is known as the home of the Eagles in Forestdale.
Malden High School serves students in Forestdale.
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Getting around by public transit, highways and the Northern Strand Trail
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority bus routes crisscross the neighborhood. The Malden Center rail station, about a mile west of the neighborhood, offers service along the Orange Line and Haverhill Line, both connecting to Boston. Homes are no more than 5 miles from Interstate 93, and U.S. Route 1 runs near the neighborhood’s eastern edge. Boston Logan International Airport is about 7 miles away, while downtown Boston is about 9 miles away. The closest hospital is CHA Everett Hospital, about 3 miles from Forestdale. Cyclists can ride the Northern Strand Trail, which connects Malden to surrounding areas.
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Parks in this Area
Waitts Mount Park
Alex Gentile Memorial Park
High Rock Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
16 min drive
Bus
Lebanon St Loop
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Lebanon St & Marshall Ave
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Lebanon St & Valley St
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Sylvan St & Gilbert St
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Sylvan St & Blantyre Rd
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Lebanon St & Wilbur St
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Sylvan St & Kimball St
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forestdale, Malden sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Forestdale, Malden over the last 12 months is $664,419, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,441
Median Age
44
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,399
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,696
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
40.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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