North Faulkner
Neighborhood in Malden, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 02148
A mix of renters and homeowners in a fast-moving market
North Faulkner is split almost evenly between renters and homeowners. Single-family homes are typically older: the median build year in the neighborhood is 1920, and these older homes show varied styles. Common designs include Colonial Revival, Craftsman and Victorian homes. Lots typically have small yards, and sidewalks line streets. Moderately sized and well-spaced trees create an expansive feeling with pockets of shade. Prices for single-family homes largely range from about $550,000 to $900,000, though fixer-uppers can be a bit more affordable. Condos cluster in the neighborhood’s southwest corner and run from $295,000 to $555,000. The market moves fast, with homes spending an average of 24 days before selling, almost twice as fast as the national average.
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Hiking, skating and more at several nearby parks
Roosevelt Park provides residents with a neighborhood green space with athletic fields, basketball courts and a playground next to Salemwood School. Tartikoff Park, just across Eastern Avenue, is home to Malden’s skatepark. For hiking and scenic views of Boston, locals can head to Waitts Mount, a historic park that doubles as the tallest point in Malden. North of the neighborhood, Pine Banks Park provides acres of trails, wooded areas and athletic fields. The 107-acre park is run by both Malden and Melrose, the community to the north.
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Malden schools offer unique pipeline for diverse student body
Young students aged 3 through 5 can attend Malden’s Early Learning Center before joining Salemwood School, which serves grades kindergarten through 8 and earns a B-minus from Niche. Malden High School earns a B-plus and offers Advanced Placements courses among its curricula. Niche also rates Malden High School, and the district as a whole, as the most diverse in all of Massachusetts.
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Residents get in on the action with summer music and Halloween
Malden is home to a summer concert series, hosted at the high school. There’s also Porch Fest, a whole slew of performances hosted by residents across the city. The 2025 Porch Fest happens May 31 and even has a few hosts in the neighborhood. Halloween is a big deal here, with Bainbridge Street regularly ranking among the top trick-or-treat destinations in the area, according to Gennetti.Major thoroughfares and public transportation
Boston is about 8 miles south. Residents can access Interstate 93 no more than about 4 miles west, and U.S. Route 1, about 2 miles east. Buses run along Salem and Lebanon streets, and the Haverhill and Orange line trains stop at Malden Center Transit Station, under 2 miles from the neighborhood. Logan International Airport is about 9 miles south. CHA Everett Hospital is 3 miles south. The Northern Strand Bike Trail runs just south of the neighborhood. “You can bike to the ocean if you want,” Gennetti says. “It goes pretty far, and they expanded it not long ago.”Dining options on both ends of the neighborhood
At the corner of Lebanon Street and Salem Street, just east of the neighborhood, lies a pocket of restaurants. Franny’s is an old-school diner serving classic American fare. P & C Market & Caribbean Cuisine serves island dishes, while Regal Mexican Grill serves Mexican American food. The intersection is also home to shops, a fitness studio and art gallery. For more choices, residents can head into Malden’s updated downtown area, perhaps grabbing a bite at the popular All Seasons Table. “All Seasons kind of put us on the map,” Gennetti says. “It’s higher end Asian food with excellent sushi. Once that came in, it kind of spurred belief in redeveloping the downtown.” The Maplewood Meat Market is a neighborhood butcher, and the nearest major grocery store is Stop & Shop, under 2 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Liana Williams
Liana Williams
Responds QuicklyFort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 349-2040
47 Total Sales
1 in North Faulkner
$690,000 Price
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North Shore and More Team
North Shore and More Team
eXp Realty
(339) 444-2882
28 Total Sales
1 in North Faulkner
$649,000 Price
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Beverlee Vidoli
Beverlee Vidoli
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Realty Experts
(781) 537-0770
144 Total Sales
1 in North Faulkner
$610,000 Price
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Brandon Sweeney
Brandon Sweeney
Keller Williams Realty
(978) 625-9008
100 Total Sales
1 in North Faulkner
$355,000 Price
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ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(855) 528-1854
159 Total Sales
1 in North Faulkner
$850,000 Price
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Erica Covelle
Erica Covelle
Responds QuicklyCompass
(774) 458-9047
176 Total Sales
1 in North Faulkner
$885,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Pine Banks Park
Roosevelt Park
Transit
North Faulkner Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Faulkner, Malden sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in North Faulkner, Malden over the last 12 months is $537,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$539,999
Median Sale Price
$537,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$695,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$505,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$475
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
757
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,626
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,589
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,043
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
846
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,495
Median Age
39
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,232
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,294
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
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®
41
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Maplewood
A convenient suburban community with access to downtown Malden and Boston
Edgeworth
Central neighborhood in Malden 5 miles north of Boston
Glendale
A community 4 miles from Boston with easy access to parks and bodegas
Oak Grove
Suburb just outside downtown Boston with older home styles and modern amenities
West End
A leafy community built around Fellsmere Park
Prattville
Walkable city suburb with mature homes and interstate convenience
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