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Go north
Summer is officially here and the temperature is about as hot as the housing market in Boston proper.
Don't despair: Just seven miles north of Boston in Malden, you'll find that homes are (relatively) more affordable.
This is especially good news for first-time homebuyers looking for a Boston alternative that’s not so far out.
Read MoreOpen house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $299,900
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,172
The pitch: “This classic home features hardwood floors and nice wood details throughout including columns, built-in shelving & china cabinet.”
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Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Price: $369,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,776
The pitch: “Great opportunity to own a spacious townhouse in a quiet and serene setting close to a transportation, shopping ,and the center of Malden.”
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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $315,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 973
The pitch: “This church conversion condo was recently renovated in 2002 with high ceilings and hardwood floors.”
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Open house: Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.
Price: $429,900
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,364
The pitch: “This warm, inviting home features a 3 season sunroom off of large eat in kitchen and a large family room with tons of natural light.”
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Open house: Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $329,500
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 900
The pitch: “Only 7 miles from downtown Boston this pristine unit features an open floor plan with an updated eat-in kitchen, large living room, and glass sliders out to private covered deck.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $275,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,110
The pitch: “This condo features four rooms, two bedrooms and two full baths with over 1,100 sf of living, undoubtedly the best value in Malden.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $349,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 972
The pitch: “Just enough lawn maintenance to enjoy here, with detailed and thoughtful landscaping throughout. Plenty of off street parking with a paved, 4 car driveway.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $299,900
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,172
The pitch: “This classic home features hardwood floors and nice wood details throughout including columns, built-in shelving & china cabinet.”
Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Price: $369,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,776
The pitch: “Great opportunity to own a spacious townhouse in a quiet and serene setting close to a transportation, shopping ,and the center of Malden.”
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $315,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 973
The pitch: “This church conversion condo was recently renovated in 2002 with high ceilings and hardwood floors.”
Open house: Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.
Price: $429,900
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,364
The pitch: “This warm, inviting home features a 3 season sunroom off of large eat in kitchen and a large family room with tons of natural light.”
Open house: Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $329,500
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 900
The pitch: “Only 7 miles from downtown Boston this pristine unit features an open floor plan with an updated eat-in kitchen, large living room, and glass sliders out to private covered deck.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $275,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,110
The pitch: “This condo features four rooms, two bedrooms and two full baths with over 1,100 sf of living, undoubtedly the best value in Malden.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $349,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 972
The pitch: “Just enough lawn maintenance to enjoy here, with detailed and thoughtful landscaping throughout. Plenty of off street parking with a paved, 4 car driveway.”