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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:
13
/ 1
/ 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:
$185,000
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Remodeled colonial, ready for move in. Large,bright new kitchen with island and exceptional storage space, recessed lighting, new stove and refrigerator. Newly finished hardwood floors throughout. Newer roof, furnace and water heater. Attractive farmers porch, with Trex flooring. Large level fenced yard with storage shed. Easy access to public transportation, shopping and schools.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$289,900
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Build your dream home within walking distance to Wachusett Reservoir! You can work one-on-one with builder to create your own floor plan, appliances and home colors. We have many upgrades available options as well to help complete your vision. Builders are offering $3000 back at closing or $5000 in up-grades with homes to be completed 105 days from P&S with Builder's TWO Year Warranty!! Don't miss out on your opportunity to build in one of Worcester's most beautiful locations!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$219,900
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This is a one-of-a-kind, custom built house in immaculate condition w/central air & sun-room, professional landscaping & park-like secluded back yard. New roof & new windows, marble fireplace in living room. Hardwoods throughout, even under the wall-to-wall carpeting. 2.5 baths include a master bath and a half-bath in the HUGE partially finished basement with fireplace which is perfect for family and entertaning.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$1,599,000
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BUY AND GET INCOME. ALL CONDOS RENTED. GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - 13 UNITS OUT OF 42 IN WRENTHAM HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM TRUST - 6 TOWNHOUSES AND 7 CONDOMINIUMS. TOTAL APPROXIMATE LIVING AREA 21825 sq.f. LOW PRICE, LOW RATES. 15 ASSIGNED PARKING SPACES, EXTRA STORAGE AND MORE. ELEVATOR IN THE BUILDING, EXTRA COMMERCIAL INCOME, 24/7 ON-SITE MANAGEMENT. PERFECT TIME TO BUY!!! LONG TENANTS HISTORY.MANY POSSIBILITIES FOR FUTURE.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$100,000
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A real Diamond in the rough. Home features beautiful wood floors, spacious rooms, fireplace living room, formal dining room with coffered ceiling, 2.5 baths, and 4 spacious bedrooms. You will need to bring your paint brush and cleaning products, but well worth it. 2 car garage can be used for storage. Private yard. Nice location, quiet neighborhood.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$44,500
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Beautiful lot to build your dream home! Gently slopes upward for walk out lower level. In an area of fine homes in a great neighborhood!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$29,900
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Nice quiet location in the city, wooded, backs up to City Airport Buffer land for privacy, minutes to downtown, yet feels like you are out in Vermont!.. Listen to the babbling brook out behind your new house..Gravel road, but pavement is only a couple lots away. Surveyed, utilities at street, plot plan available.. A superb deal for all this at $29,900. Start your new home today!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$224,900
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West Tatnuck! Pride of ownership! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial features GAS HEAT & HOT WATER, hardwoods thru-out, fireplaced living room, formal dining room with french door opening to a 4 season sunroom, brand new kitchen with granite, walk-up attic (great for storage!), partially finished walk-out basement, brick & vinyl low maintenance exterior with 10 year old roof & some new windows, 2 decks, garage, 1/4 acre semi-fenced in yard with privacy hedges, walk to Boynton Park & hiking trails!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$60,000
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3-BEDROOM & 2 FULL BATHS CAPE HOME IN DESIRABLE TATNUCK AREA. OFF STREET PARKING. NICE BACK YARD FOR KIDS & PETS. GREAT COMMUTER LOCATION. THIS IS A BANK OWNED PROPERTY ?SELLER CHOICE OF SERVICES? SOLD AS-IS. NEEDS REPAIRS. SELLER WILL NOT REPAIR ANY ISSUES. SMOKE CERTIFICATE IS BUYER?S RESPONSIBILITY. BUYER NEEDS TO PERFORM ALL DUE DILIGENCE AT BUYERS EXPENSE & TO VERIFY ALL LISTING INFO. SELLER & LISTING AGENCY/AGENT DOESN?T WARRANT. !!! NOTE: ALL OFFERS MUST BE WRITTEN ON STATE FORM ONLY!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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Impeccable young cape on private .57 acre lot. Don't miss this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a two-car attached garage, central air, central vac, open floor plan, fireplaced family room, tiered deck, and fenced-in yard on Worcester's desirable West side.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$177,900
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End unit at Botany Bay. New trek deck (8X34) looks out to beautiful courtyard. Good condition and immediate occupancy. Built in wall air conditioning units in diningroom, familyrooom, masterbedroom and 2nd bedroom...effective throughout the house. Nice built in bookcase and entertaining area in familyroom. Large walk in closet. Walk up attic for plenty of storage. BEST PRICE AT BOTANY BAY! ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$94,100
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Lots of privacy with this home! It abuts 17 acres of conservation land! This house needs sweat equity. With a little TLC you could turn this into your dream home! Some notice required when booking a showing. Can only show on weekends.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$89,900
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OFFER SUBMITTED. WAITING ON SHORT SALE BANK APPROVAL. SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY! Lender approval required. First time homebuyers, take notice! With alittle TLC, this home could be a diamond in the rough! Low taxes and low maintenance fees. Fireplaced living room, fully applianced kitchen, nice backyard and minutes away from Worcester State University. Buyer responsible for smoke certificate. SOLD AS IS.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$275,000
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Design your NEW Colonial Home on West Side of Worcester...w/ largest land lot on the street!!! Work one-on-one with builder to design home including floor plans, room layouts, appliances and explore many possible upgrades options: first floor & second floor fireplace w/ brick interior, jacuzzi, central AC, heated garages and soo much more!!! Builders are offering $3000 cash back at closing OR $5000 in upgrades taking only 105 days from P&S to be constructed with TWO year warranty!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$297,500
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Wow, a Golden Opportunity to own this only 8 years old young colonial single family home! Open Entry! Hard wood floors throughout the first floor and stairs! Gourmet Kitchen W/UPGRADED Cabs, SS Appliances, Gas range hood, Breakfast Nook, Recessed Lighting! Upgraded Lighting Fixtures throughout the house! LUXURY MASTER SUITE with Marble Fireplace! Walkout Finished Basement! Too many to list! Sale price is much lower than estimated value. Hurry!!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,000
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Traditional red brick colonial on lovely residential street. Fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built in china cabinet, hardwood floors, eat-in applianced kitchen, sunroom with ceiling fan, 3 good size bedrooms, lower level gameroom, one car attached garage (in rear), security system. Recent roof and water line going to street. New boiler 2010 and new chimney flue.Within walking distance to shopping, and Worcester State University.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$185,000
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Young 3 bedroom Colonial, 2 1/2 baths, Huge master suite with walk in closest and full bath.new hot water heater Central vac, security system. Large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining area, sliders to deck. Walk-out basement, Beautiful family room off kitchen with fireplace. first floor laundry. 2 car attached garage.
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