East Worcester, 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:
7
/ 6
/ 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:
$230,000
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Immaculate 3 bed, 2 bath home on flat level lot w/ a beautiful landscaped fenced in yard; Additional 1,000 sq ft in basement w/ full kitchen, bath, fireplace family rm, wet bar & play room..can be potential inlaw; Bonus room above garage with large storage area; two fireplaces; hardwoods and tile in all rooms on main level; Wonderful neighborhood. Pride of ownership. A must see!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$269,000
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Uniquely designed floor plan, 2br condo in 19th century school building.28 unit complex.Nothing else like this in Worcester.Walk to UMass Med, Shrewsbury St restaurants.Perfect commute for med school students, faculty & staff. Original architecture beautifully restored w/ modern amenities.Granite kitchens with s/s appliances, central air, extra storage, elevator, private lot w/ two deeded parking spaces.Studio & 1 br units also available.Why rent when you can own?
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$298,900
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Custom Cape that feels like a Colonial style home! Updated, Well Maintained! Move-in Condition! New Roof! Updated Vinyl Windows! Custom, updated Kitchen w/ Center Island, Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counter Tops, & Tin Ceiling, and so much more! 9' Celings!(approx.) Hardwoods throughout each room in Home! Walk-in Closets in every bedroom with built-in drawers! Truly Amazing! 1st floor Laundry Room could be converted to additional bedroom or office! Manicured Landscaping! Two Driveways! Call TODAY!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$179,000
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Here is your chance to own a unique 1b condo in 19th century school building. Original architecture beautifully restored with modern amenities. Granite kitchens with stainless steel appliances, central air, extra storage, elevator, private lot with two deeded parking spaces. Studio & 2 br units also available. Nothing else like this is in Worcester. Just a short walk to Shrewsbury St restaurants. Close to UMass Medical. Perfect commute for med school students, faculty & staff.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$179,000
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Here is your chance to own a unique 2b condo in 19th century school building. Original architecture beautifully restored with modern amenities. Granite kitchens with stainless steel appliances, central air, extra storage, elevator, private lot with two deeded parking spaces. Studio & 1 br units also available. Nothing else like this is in Worcester. Just a short walk to Shrewsbury St restaurants. Close to UMass Medical. Perfect commute for med school students, faculty & staff.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$99,000
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Here is your chance to own a unique 1b condo in 19th century school building. Original architecture beautifully restored with modern amenities. Granite kitchens with stainless steel appliances, central air, extra storage, elevator, private lot with two deeded parking spaces. 1 & 2 br units also available. Nothing else like this is in Worcester. Just a short walk to Shrewsbury St restaurants. Close to UMass Medical. Perfect commute for med school students, faculty & staff.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$285,000
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Well-located, positive cash flow rental on the East Side w/ proximity to Route 9, Mass Pike, and near to UMASS. This is 4-fam, unique to area, well maintained, many upgrades and renovations including: new roof 2011, new heat improvements 2012, hardwood floors, recent tile work, recent bthrm fixtures, security upgrades, insullation, and improved buildout. Stable, qualified tenancy. Professional/stable ownership. Bonus Value: Zoned RG 5, possible commercial use by special permit.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$200,000
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Exceptional Victorian feel character, charm & great open flow and floor plan. Hardwds, Corner hutch. High ceilings. Nat. Oak moldings. Neat and clean and ready for you to move right in. Private deck and fenced yard. shed. Updates include: baths, cabinets. windows, blown in insulation, c/b,.Gas Furnace, paint. All Appliances. Island, & Armoir w/ full $ offer. Fenced level yard, Near UMASS Lake, Park, Golf Course. Minutes to T and all central mass major routes. Dead end st.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$149,900
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Agents bring your builders! Aggressively priced! This large city lot is zoned commercial and residential. Lot was previously approved for 8 units. You have 7 as a matter of right. The Lot overlooks Shrewsbury St., East Park etc. Very scenic views and close to UMass, highways etc. See expired MLS Listing #70987180 for design ideas! Listing agent is part owner.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$217,000
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UNIQUE HISTORIC BLOOMINGDALE CONDOS...COMPLETELY REMODELED PENTHOUSE...TWO LEVELS...CATHEDRAL CEILINGS... EXPOSED BRICK & BEAMS...BALCONY & LOFT AREA...BEAUTIFUL CHERRY KITCHEN CABINETS... QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS & BUILT-IN DINING...3 FULL BATHS & EXERCISE ROOM W/ HOT TUB...LAUNDRY AREA IN UNIT..PLENTY OF STORAGE...MUST SEE...CLOSE TO UMASS MED...T-STATION...DINING.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!! SINGLE FAMILY WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR 2 ADDITIONAL BUILDING LOTS. THE HOUSE FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS, GOOD SIZE LIVING AND DINING ROOM( CURRENTLY USED AS THE LIVING ROOM), FIREPLACE,NEW STOVE, FURNACE IS ONLY A MONTH OLD, CHIMNEY HAS JUST BEEN LINED AND OFF STREET PARKING. THE LOCATION OFFERS EASY ACCESS TO THE MASS PIKE, UMASS/MEMORIAL, ST VINCENTS HOSP, I-290 AND ROUTES 146 AND 20. THERE IS ADDITIONAL FINISHED SAPCE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BATH THAT DOES NEED SOME WORK.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$95,000
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Single Family located near desirable Shrewsbury Street neighborhood. Property needs TLC worth the effort.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$149,865
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Smaller house with some really nice space. High cathedral ceilings. Deck off the back kitchen. Back yard has lots of tree cover. Seller has authorize to short sale this home. Short sale process has been started. Bring your own touches to this home. Don't delay come see today.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$169,899
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Home protection Plan available for buyer for one yr from closing!!! Super mint home near the "New North High School", hospitals, shopping, parks, etc. Feel the "comforts of home" with beamed ceilings in the kitchen and large living rm. Enjoy the peace and quiet from the octagonal sunroom with radiant heat for year round enjoyment. Dead-end road.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$100,000
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A total unit renovation! Hardwoods in living and dining rooms. Tile in kitchen and baths. Prime location off of Shrewsbury St. Walk to all restaurants!, Close to train station, U- Mass. Two assigned parking slots. Backyard has great potential for creating a seating, barbeque area! 2 assigned off street parking places. Condo assoication in place.
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