$589,900
About this home
2-Level Penthouse Unit! Open floor plan, Central A/C, 2 deeded parking spots, in-unit laundry and close to the T! Welcome to 25 James Street, Unit 7: an exceptionally spacious 1,313-square-foot condo offering an ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and long-term value in the heart of Malden. This thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home provides an expansive floor plan rarely found at this price point, offering generous room for both entertaining and everyday living. On the 1st floor, enjoy a versatile kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space, a dining area, a spacious living room, and a half bath, with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The second floor features 2 bedrooms with double closets, a full bathroom, wall-to-wall carpet, and a washer/dryer. Lots of natural sunlight, private storage in the basement, an intercom, and a security system complete the package.A significant financial advantage of this property is the highly competitive $360 monthly HOA fee, and the building boasts a resident-managed association with about $25K in reserves. For owner-occupants, this property also qualifies for the City of Malden's residential tax exemption. This low overhead maximizes buyer purchasing power and keeps carrying costs exceptionally low compared to the surrounding market. Great commuting location, situated about a 10-minute walk from Malden Center Station. Take the Orange Line directly into downtown Boston, or hop on the Commuter Rail (Haverhill Line) for a fast, 3-stop express route straight into North Station. With Malden’s vibrant downtown dining and shopping hub right around the corner, this property delivers the ultimate urban-suburban lifestyle. Open Houses: Saturday (10/10) 10am-12pm & Sunday (10/11) 12pm-2pm.
Property details
- MLS #
- 73587126
- Property type
- Condominium
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- On market date
- October 6, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
- District
- Everett
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
- District
- Medford
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Malden
Walkability
Blended score for Malden's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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