Why settle for a condo when a single-family home is within reach? This bright & updated colonial is tucked away on quiet road yet close to everything you love about popular Malden! Greeted by the sweet little garden & cozy front porch, you'll enter into the warmth + comfort of the fireplaced living room. The sun-soaked kitchen boasts soaring ceilings, skylights, counter seating for 4, & the sliding door leads to the deck overlooking the fenced yard for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs are the guest room, full bath, and primary bedroom w/double closets, cathedral ceilings, and incredible natural light. The basement offers tremendous storage & potential to finish. Updates include new exterior siding, solar panels, upgraded electric, & interior paint. Off-street parking, loads of nearby restaurants, an easy commute via #109 bus to Harvard + Malden Center Orange Line T-stop, & access to the Community Bike Trail make this home a rare blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience.