Melrose, MA

Oak Grove/Pine Banks

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$597K - $1.25M
For Sale on Trulia:
7 homes
Rent:
$2.3K - $4.43K
For Rent on Trulia:
67 homes
To Downtown Boston:
27 minutes
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What Locals Say about Oak Grove/Pine Banks

At least 28 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 97 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 91 % Say kids play outside

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Magalie Valcin
    "I’ve been leaving here for the past3 years. The area is quiet and most of the neighbors are nice and friendly."
  • Trulia User
    "All major highways are accessible to this area - 93, 128/95, rte 1 are all within. Stones throw to this area "
  • Trulia User
    "Great for families especially with young kids. Dog friendly. Low crime. Lots of great schools and parks."
  • Nicole
    "It is the safest, most friendly place to live. I can walk my dogs at midnight and still feel safe. Homes are well-maintained, center of town is 3 blocks away. Neighbors are extremely friendly. "
  • Stephanie M.
    "Easy to get around driving or on the bus or commuter rail. Buses go down most main streets taking you to many areas of Melrose."
  • bella g.
    "Dog owners would like that it's a great neighborhood to walk your dog."
  • bella g.
    "Oak Grove and Pine Banks are so unified because of their quiet positioning in Melrose and not a lot goes on."
  • bella g.
    "A typical commute to and from my neighborhood is usually very easy and not hard to get around and rarely has traffic."
  • bella g.
    "Oak Grove and Pine Banks area is a safe place to live and raise your family."
  • Teri S.
    "Dogs and cats are welcome. We have an enclosed dog park."
  • Teri S.
    "We have a great pool, gym, dog park, and children's park. We have several shops and restaurants. We are close to the subway and public transportation. Great community with lots of benefits."
  • Teri S.
    "Right on Main St. in the middle between Melrose and Malden centers."
  • Teri S.
    "Pine Banks Park is right opposite us. We have a day care on the premises."
  • Alesha S.
    "The small town feel just minutes from Boston, with easy access to the commuter rail and Orange Line. There’s also a ton of restaurants and an amazing farmer’s market on Thursdays in the summer. "

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