PROS This newly converted and renovated condo is on the first floor of an 1875 Victorian a mile from the Orange Line in Malden Center. From the front hall, step into the sunny living room with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and dramatic overhead lighting. Wide double doors at right swing open to a primary bedroom with double closets. There's a second bedroom off the living room, while the airy bathroom nearby has a step-in waterfall shower and cucumber-teal trim and wainscoting. The kitchen has recessed lighting, quartz counters, brass hardware, and stainless appliances, including an induction stove. There's laundry in the basement, and the unit includes exclusive use of the small front yard and one off-street parking spot. CONS No bathtub.

PROS This condo tops an 1895 Victorian, and earns a Walk Score of 93 with parks, schools, shops, restaurants, and Green Line stops all within a few blocks. The main hall has hardwood floors and mahogany inlays; the open kitchen and dormered living room is at left. The kitchen has granite counters, a breakfast bar, and a pressed tin backsplash. There's a bath and laundry closet nearby. Down the hall, find three bedrooms, two with bay windows. A red spiral staircase lends a pop of color against an exposed brick wall, and leads up to a bonus room with skylights and a new bath with step-in shower. The unit includes one parking space, and the condo fee includes heat and hot water. CONS Lots of stairs; windows could use restoration.

Michael St. Cyr, RE/MAX Preferred Properties, 617-910-7398, remax.com

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