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