Oak Grove in the City of Malden has stunning turn-of-the-century Victorian homes and its own T station. Residents here enjoy a blend of old-world charm and modern convenience.
Realtor Kristin Gennetti with Century 21 North East says the market is hot in Oak Grove for single-family homes and multifamily properties. “I just listed a 3,000-square-foot Philadelphia-style multifamily home, had an open house over the weekend, and now it has 17 offers,” she says. On Wyoming Avenue, there are some 1900s Philadelphia-style multifamily homes with gabled roofs and separate front entrances that are going for about $750,000. On Summer Street, there are Victorian homes and large multifamily houses, including a canary-yellow home from the 1900s that is fetching $1.2 million. There are Victorian styles from the late 1800s in need of a little attention on Beltran Street, another walkable street with many other 19th-century homes. On Earl Street, which is lined with large Victorians and multifamily homes that feature front porches and balconies, there are also some Garrison-style houses priced just below $570,000.
Students in Oak Grove are part of Malden Public Schools, which has a B rating from Niche. The district includes five kindergarten-through-eighth-grade schools and one high school. Kids in Oak Grove may start at Beebe School, which gets a B-minus rating from Niche. Students may then attend Malden High School, rated B-plus, where they can participate in an array of extracurricular activities including step team, animation cartoon club and ping pong club. Gennetti notes that Rockland Montessori School, for children ages 3 through kindergarten, is an excellent option for little ones. “It’s a tight-knit, nurturing school where students are given an amazing foundation in learning,” Gennetti says. “Students from other cities attend here, too.” Plus, the Montessori school’s schedule is in line with Malden Public Schools.
Like other neighborhoods in Malden, Oak Grove has its share of attractive outdoor spaces. Check out the view of surrounding areas from Pinnacle Trailhead, a hiking area in the northern part of the neighborhood. During the summer months, go swimming at Holland Memorial Pool on Mountain Avenue. The public swimming pool includes a separate wading area and on-duty lifeguards. Just behind the pool, kids can play on the newly designed playground at Coytemore Lea Park, a public space that also offers basketball courts and a walking path. Go for a stroll along the Spot Pond Brook Greenway, a path that connects Oak Grove to Malden Center, also known as Downtown Malden.
Malden Center borders Oak Grove to the south and serves as the area’s hub of restaurants and cafes. “It’s a big gaming destination, “Gennetti says. “You’ll see internet cafes where people order tea and play esports.” There are also a variety of restaurants with patios to take in the surrounding views with a martini in hand. For those who prefer to spend the evening right in Oak Grove, grab take-out from Asia Gourmet, a spot that locals say has large portions and great prices. Dairy Delight, located on Main Street, is the neighborhood go-to for ice cream, slushies and the popular tornado, soft serve blended with cookie and candy pieces. “It’s so cute and has the best ice cream in town,” Gennetti says. “We go there all the time.” For groceries and other essentials, pick up a few items at Oak Grove Variety, a small shop with a big selection, or head to the Stop & Shop in Malden Center.
In addition to Oak Grove’s stunning architecture and variety of parks and restaurants, it is also a convenient neighborhood with its own train station. Interstate 93 and Highway 1 are also close by, and downtown Boston is just 5 miles south.
Marie Presti
The Presti Group, Inc.
(857) 336-1481
114 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$535,000 Price
Donald Cranley
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 782-2865
35 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$556,000 Price
Team Lillian Montalto
Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
(978) 788-1807
1,024 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$462,500 Price
Bo Kyung Shin
Premier Realty Group - Lexington
(774) 278-5568
38 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$390,000 Price
George Sarkis
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
(781) 480-6560
682 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$1,079,000 Price
Erica Covelle
Compass
(781) 207-9372
165 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$710,000 Price
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
15 min drive
Subway
Oak Grove Station
Bus
Washington St & Glen Rock Rd
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Main St & Clifton St
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Oak Grove Busway
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Washington St Opp Francis St
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377 Washington St
Bus
Main St & Mountain Ave
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oak Grove | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Oak Grove, Malden sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Grove, Malden over the last 12 months is $732,500, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,895 - $2,400 per month
$1,895 - $2,400 per month
$1,895 - $2,400 per month
$1,895 - $2,400 per month
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A leafy community built around Fellsmere Park
Convenience and accessibility near downtown Malden
Large parks, highly rated schools and transit options in this Melrose neighborhood
West Malden neighborhood with convenience, diversity and varied home styles
A desirable pocket of Malden with views of the Boston skyline
Architectural variety with access to Boston and proximity to nature
