Upper Highlands
Neighborhood in Malden, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 02148
Varied styles and wide price range in a tight, fast paced market
Homes in this area sell quickly, spending an average of only 12 days on the market, almost four times faster than the national average. “As a whole, our inventory in Malden is just low,” Gennetti says. Prices for single-family homes, which include styles such as Colonial Revivals, Victorians, Cape Cods, and ranch homes, can range from $560,000 for smaller homes or fixer uppers, all the way to $1.2 million. Most homes are older, with a median build year of 1925, but some newer custom builds can be found as well. Driveways and detached garages are common. Rolling hills, curved streets and a few cul-de-sacs create a cozy atmosphere in some areas, while other pockets feel spacious, with wide sidewalks and plenty of open sky. Condos line parts of Summer Street and can cost between $265,000 and $525,000.
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Thousands of acres of nearby parks and natural areas
Just north of the neighborhood is a massive green space. The Middlesex Fells Reservation is almost 2,600 acres, with a large pond and plentiful hiking trails. Trailheads close to Upper Highlands include the MIT Geodetic Observatory, Pinnacle Rock and the Boston Viewpoint. Pine Banks Park has more trails, plus sports courts and fields. Locals can also visit Fellsmere Park to walk trails through woods and meadow, or watch the fountain erupt in the pond. Amerige Field has pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond and soccer fields.
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Unique school pipeline structure in a diverse district
Malden Public Schools has a unique school pipeline. Children ages 3 to 5 can attend Malden’s Early Learning Center before entering any number of schools who serve kindergarten through 8th grade. Beebe School, which earns a B-minus from Niche, is the closest such school to Upper Highlands. Malden High School earns a B-plus and offers a robust curriculum that includes Advance Placement courses. Diversity is an important part of the school fabric here; Niche rates Malden Public Schools as the most diverse district in all of Massachusetts.
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City events throughout the year
Malden is home to several significant annual events, such as the Feast of St. Rocco, an August weekend full of music, processions and vendors. “We also have a summer concert series in downtown,” Gennetti says. Music runs at the high school courtyard from 6-8 pm on those nights. The city also hosts Halloween and Independence Day celebrations.Public transit and Interstate 93 make getting around easy
Malden offers significant public transit infrastructure to its residents. “There’s two train lines running, and lots of bus lines,” Gennetti says. The Oak Grove Transit Station is under a mile from Upper Highlands, and buses stop on Highland Avenue, Clinton Street and Summer Street. Residents can hop on Interstate 93, no more than 3 miles away. Logan International Airport is about 10 miles southeast. MelroseWakefield Hospital is about 3 miles away.Downtown Malden offers plenty of choices for diverse dining
For dining options from across the culinary spectrum, residents need only head into downtown Malden, a little over a mile away. Among Mystic Station is a long-time staple of the area, with upscale American fare. Thaiger Den serves Thai cuisine while Faces Brewing pours pints and serves pizza, burgers and other classics. Ramen, seafood, Pho and burritos can be found as well among the dozen-plus eateries in the revitalized downtown area. Malden has grocery stores specializing in Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern ingredients, as well as a Stop & Shop, which is under 2 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(855) 528-1854
159 Total Sales
1 in Upper Highlands
$730,000 Price
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Stockman Farrar Group
Stockman Farrar Group
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 208-5870
72 Total Sales
1 in Upper Highlands
$599,000 Price
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Barrie Wheeler
Barrie Wheeler
Hammond Residential Real Estate
(339) 210-1083
82 Total Sales
1 in Upper Highlands
$680,000 Price
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Nichole Savenor
Nichole Savenor
Compass
(339) 888-9185
26 Total Sales
1 in Upper Highlands
$1,050,000 Price
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Kathryn Raymond
Kathryn Raymond
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(857) 877-3068
17 Total Sales
1 in Upper Highlands
$495,000 Price
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Zack Harwood
Zack Harwood
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
(508) 466-6177
251 Total Sales
1 in Upper Highlands
$469,900 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Pinnacle Path
Amerige Park
Transit
Upper Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Highlands, Malden sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Highlands, Malden over the last 12 months is $750,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$749,450
Median Sale Price
$750,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$785,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$474
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
734
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,821
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,555
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,103
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
731
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 2pm
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,531
Median Age
42
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,079
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,518
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
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®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63
/ 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.
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