Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on one-way street in the Forestdale section of Malden on Melrose line. Warm front entry, enclosed & heated porch leading to foyer. Freshly painted hall & stairs opening to spacious bright sunny liv rm & din rm and wall air-conditioning, boasting refurbished hardwood fls. Room for all your holiday entertaining & more. Eat in kitchen, galley style prep area & pantry. 2nd level, three good sized bedrms, newly painted, all with walk in closets, refinished hardwood floors, full tiled bath completes 2nd lvl. Bonus! Basement features expansive family room, updated vinyl floor, window AC, sep heat zone, 3/4 Tiled bath w/shower. Sep Laundry & utility area. Side entrance ideal for guest suite! Well maintained fenced yard, relax & enjoy gardening & unwinding. Gorgeous perennials, established flowering trees & shrubs. 10x10 storage shed and rare off street paved parking for three-four cars. Nr Orange Line MBTA & Bus. Owner occupied 55 years