28 Mount Washington Avenue, MaplewoodMalden, MA 02148Sale Price: $503,000

Perched on a hill in Malden's Maplewood, this 3-bed, 1.5-bath home offers room to expand. From the enclosed front porch, enter a foyer that opens to the living room. With bowed windows, tall ceilings and picture rails, the living room opens onto a dining room with hutch and wainscoting. With granite counters, the kitchen features a breakfast bar and pantry. A half bath completes the first level. The second level offers tree-top views, three bedrooms and the full bath. And the remarkable bonus: a walk-up attic with possible build-out potential. Find ample storage in the large hall closet and spacious basement. Outside, the fenced-in, terraced rear yard is ready with raised garden beds. Driveway parking. 2015 HVAC with central air. Sellers have invested in significant upgrades; see seller's notes. Within one mile of three parks. Blocks to Maplewood Square and the bus for Malden Center. Orange Line T: just 1.5 mi to Oak Grove and 2 mi to Malden Center. Four miles to Rte 93 toward Boston.