Assumption College, Worcester
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Known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth," Worcester, Massachusetts with a population of 170,000 remains today what it has been for decades, New England's second largest city and site of a diverse and pioneering economy. First incorporated as a township in 1722, this settlement forty miles west of Boston soon became an important transportation center on the Boston Turnpike linking the capital city with New York and the west.
One of America's first internal commercial waterways, the Blackstone Canal, linked the town with Providence, Rhode Island to the South and gave direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Worcester played its role in America's early history General Washington rode through here. The cannon used at Dorchester Heights to drive the British from Boston were literally dragged through its streets. Abraham Lincoln slept here, and John Adams taught school here. Industry thrived here; steel fabrication and wire drawing, printing and envelop manufacturing, abrasives and machine tooling. The valentine card got its start here. America's first experiments in rockets started here. The birth control pill was invented here.
Today, the city has changed from its heavy manufacturing past to new directions in economic enterprise. Biotechnology is a major enterprise within the city, as are eight colleges and a state university medical school. It is an inland port of entry for foreign commerce, relying upon major interstate highways and rail lines which traverse the municipality. A city-owned airport has been improved with a new $15 million modernized air terminal to accommodate passengers and air freight. More than fifty intracity bus trips originate in the downtown every day.
Worcester is nonetheless predominantly residential in character. More than 1200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within its 38 square miles. Fifty public schools educate 20,000 children. Half of the entire city budget goes for educational purposes, testimony to the values of its inhabitants. Its parklands are among the oldest in the nation; its free public library one of America's oldest; its acclaimed music festival the nation's oldest; its art museum a gem rivalling those of major urban centers. Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
164 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
166 |
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8th Grade Math: |
178 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
185 |
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8th Grade Science: |
175 |
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4th Grade Math: |
221 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
228 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,390
Average SAT scores:
1117
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.1 to 1
Community
Population:173,966 Median Income in town: $44,890 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 43.6 / 1,000
Violent: 8.8 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
9
/ 5
/ 1
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $175,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $225,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -29%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,995
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Worcester/Union Station (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
47
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
56
Rail time to Boston:
89
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$469,000
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Salisbury Area of fine homes. Built in 2010 +- this 3300+- sf home features a vaulted foyer,fireplaced living rm,formal din rm, gleaming hardwood floors throughout the whole house, 9' ceilings, gourmet kit w/ 11 foot center island & granite counter tops w/ glass slider leading to deck (18 x 12), half bath, separate laundry room. The second floor offers 2 master suites both w/ full baths and two other bedrooms with a full bath. Heated two car garage. 3 Zones of Hydo Air, 2 zones of central a/c.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$479,000
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Beautiful Contemporary Tudor near Salisbury St.! Open Floor Plan! Wonderful Home for Entertaining! Fireplaced Living Room and Formal Dining Room. Corian Counters & Cherry Cabinets in Kitchen! Hardwood Flooring ! Private Backyard & Patio Area. Master Suite with "New Bath"! Three Additional Bedrooms with more than ample closet space! CENTRAL AIR-CONDITIONING! Young Roof & Heating System! 2 Car Attached Garage! Underground Sprinkler System! Corner Lot allows for additional Parking on Side St.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$379,000
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South-facing traditional red brick colonial on quiet residential street in the Salisbury Street area. Vestibule plus spacious foyer with wonderful staircase, fireplaced living room and sunroom, formal dining room,updated eat-in applianced kitchen with walk-in pantry closet and back hall closet/mudroom. Master w/ master bath,2 other bedrooms, full bath and office/nursery on the second floor. Third floor offers two bedrooms, built-ins, and full bath. Level rear yard and two car garage with opener.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,000
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West Side/ Tatnuck Ranch with all of the right improvements and upgrades. Not a Short sale or Foreclosure. New Roof, vinyl siding, replacement windows, pellet stove, updated kitchen. Beautiful hardwoods. Freshly painted. Dead End Rd. Move-in ready is an understatement, this home is pristine. Location is outstanding in close proximity to Assumption College and in the district of Flagg St Elementary, Forrest Grove Middle and Doherty High School. Nearly 1/3 Acre of flat, fenced yard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$379,900
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Gracious brick English Tudor on wonderful street of distinguished homes. Welcoming foyer with lovely staircase, fireplaced living room, family room/sunroom with bookcases, formal dining room, applianced kitchen with breakfast room off, 1st fl laundry room. Second floor offers a master suite with a full bath and three other bedrooms and a full bath. Lower level gameroom with a wet bar. 4 zone oil heat, level rear yard and a two car garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$549,000
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Located on a quiet dead end street,this brick & shingle Col/Contempoary offers 10+ rms,elegant bridal staircase,solid oak woodwork,lg. fam. rm. addition w/ cherry bookcases,remodeled kit w/ lg center island,dual staircases,1st FLOOR BEDROOM or office w/ full marble bath,35' master suite w/ state of the art bathroom,3 more bdrms and 2 baths,estate like grounds w/ expansive flagstone terrace w/ art deco fountain & stone walls. Professional landscaping. New boiler 2008.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,900
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INCREDIBLE VALUE!! Unique "ROYAL BARRY WILLS" Cape on an Acre-, Private Lot! GRANITE, Eat-In Kitchen! LARGE HEATED SUNROOM opens to the PATIO and PERENNIAL GARDENS! Fireplaced Living Room. Stunning Master Suite with "Tray" Ceiling, "Woodmeister" Built-Ins, Full Bath & Walk-In Closet! Guest Bedrooms w/ built-in Desks and Beds! Large Bedroom (Used as a Family Room) has Cathedral Ceiling, SKYLITES, Full Bath & Dual Closets! (Extra Space for small Office) RECENT ROOF, BOILER & H/W!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,900
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Off Salisbury St- 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath French Provincial Colonial with two car garage and three season porch. Fireplaced family room, formal living and dining room, hardwood flooring in the kitchen. Gorgeous curved staircase highlights foyer leading up to second floor balcony. Master suite with walk in closet, full bath and study. Beautifully landscaped grounds.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$499,500
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"VILLA" Resale! Don't miss this one! The last one sold in 3 days! Gleaming Hardwod Flooring with Darker Stain! Granite, Island Kitchen with Pantry and Utility Closet. FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE with Full Bath & Walk-In Closet! First Floor Den/Office! Fireplaced Living Room opens to a large Deck and Private Backyard! Formal Dining Room. Large Loft with an extra room (Used as a 3rd Bedroom). Guest Bedroom with a Walk-In Closet & Adjacent Full Bath! AND.....Finished Game Room in Lower Level!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$157,500
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Spacious 2 bedroom Condo nestled within wooded acres and artful landscaping. This townhouse features a fully applianced eat-in-kit, Formal living and dining room combo with sliders to a private deck.master with full bath. in unit washer and dryer, 2car tandem garage under and much more.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$425,000
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An amazing condo consisting of three units put together - units 706/707/708 w/ two garage spaces (#'s 7&8) and one exterior space (#6) in parking lot (deeded). Glorious views of Institute Park and the pond. Large foyer, formal living room and dining room (w/ lg balcony off), library w/ custom built-ins and bookcases, master w/ balcony off/numerous quality built-ins/master bath/walk in closets, piano room/2nd kit/bdrm and full bath, laundry in unit,4 zone heat & central air(included in condo fee)
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,000
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Charming sunny Colonial/Tudor in excellent condition. Hardwood floors throughout, ALL NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, crown moldings, large fireplaced liv rm, formal din rm w/ built-in china cabinet, front to back fam rm w/ gas stove/dining area and a slider to a 16x20 deck, recent kitchen/appliances/baths/roof, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lower level gameroom, nestled among an area of fine homes. Abuts a dead end street- great for children.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$264,900
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Why rent when you can live for FREE in one of the 3 units!!! 40 RICHMOND AVE!!! SOLID 3 FAMILY HOME WITH 12 ROOMS 5 BEDROOMS! GREAT LONG TIME TENANTS~~ OR IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MORTGAGE HELPER IN A GREAT & LIVELY NEIGHBORHOOD AS OWNER OCCUPIED, THIS IS THE HOME FOR YOU!~~~~CLEAN EASY TO RENT UNITS IN A VERY DESIRABLE PART OF TOWN!~~ OFF STREET PARKING, INCREDIBLE ENCLOSED WRAP AROUND PORCH, FIREPLACED DINING ROOM~~ HARDWOOD FLOORS, WALKOUT BASEMENT & MORE! MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$365,000
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NEW PRICE!! "BERKLEY" END UNIT W/ FINISHED WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL! Kitchen has a Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, and Stainless Steel Appliances! Fireplaced Living and Dining Room have Hardwood Flooring, and open to the Deck! First Floor Master Suite has a Full Bath and Walk-In Closet! Guest Bedroom has a Sitting Area and a Large Walk-In Closet! The Nicely finished Lower Level has a Full Bath, "Bamboo" Flooring and Closets Galore!. Central A/C, Central Vac and Security!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$189,000
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FINISHED WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL WITH A FIREPLACE, FULL BATH, AND BAR!! Kitchen has a Built-In Desk, Large Island, and Hardwood Flooring! Fireplaced Living Room and Formal Dining Room have Hardwood Flooring and open to a Private Deck! First Floor Laundry! Master Suite has a Full Bath with Jetted Tub, and a Large, Walk-In Closet! Guest Bedroom has adjacent Full Bath! One Car Garage plus additional parking! Pool! Clubhouse! Tennis Courts! Beautiful Grounds!
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