Perfectly sized and completely delightful, this Forestdale beauty features everything you could want in your next home! Move in ready and very close to Malden and Melrose shops and restaurants, the location is excellent and central to everything Malden has to offer. Step onto the beautiful front porch and enter into the foyer which flows into the downstairs bonus room which would make the perfect family room or office. Upstairs the main floor features an oversized living room great for entertaining. The eat in kitchen features a pantry and flows into the sunroom with patio access. This space offers flexible living space and is light, bright, and very private with a lovely view. The unfinished basement offers additional space for expansion. Enjoy off street parking and a perfect commuter location just half a mile from Oak Grove station and close to Malden Center, Route 1, and 93. Start the new year in a new home with a better commute! Open houses 1/4 and 1/5 1-2:30, offers due 1/7/25.
This property is $185.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $21/SqFt more than other homes in Malden, MA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73321483
Listing Office:
Office Name: Leading Edge Real Estate
Office Phone: (781) 979-0100
Listing Agent: Kristin Weekley
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$4,617
$375,700
2020
$4,607
$364,200
2019
$4,522
$340,800
2018
$4,288
$304,300
2017
$4,312
$304,300
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
8
/10
Hoover Elementary School
37 Glendower Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
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Lincoln Elementary School
80 W Wyoming Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.19 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
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Winthrop Elementary School
162 1st St
Distance between this listing and this school1.62 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Forestdale
74 Sylvan St
Distance between this listing and this school0.57 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
4
/10
Salemwood
529 Salem St
Distance between this listing and this school0.73 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
5
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Ferryway
150 Cross St
Distance between this listing and this school1.01 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Malden High School
77 Salem St
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
7
/10
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
770 Salem St
Distance between this listing and this school0.99 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-12
3
/10
Everett High School
100 Elm St
Distance between this listing and this school1.77 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,311. Typical income of Malden, MA residents is less than $35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 125 Forest St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 125 Forest St property is $529,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 125 Forest St is a house located in Malden, Massachusetts, 02148.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 125 Forest St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,617 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 125 Forest St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 125 Forest St is 1,187 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 125 Forest St is 1956.
This home is located at 125 Forest St in Malden, MA and zip code 02148. This 1,187 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 02, 2025 and is currently priced at $529,900.
Over 15 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Malden, MA. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Malden, MA decreased by 28.2% between November 2024 and December 2024. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 24 days, the median list price was $715,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.