West Side, 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:
23
/ 4
/ 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:
$199,000
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Welcoming covered front porch, updated 1920's bungalow style home. Meticulously maintained 3bedroom, 2bath home featuring gleaming hardwood flrs,columned half walls with built-ins, large deck, and a fenced yard. New roof, gutters, & gas hot water heater. Updated electrical and plumbing. Located on the west side near Indian Lake. Just minutes from Rtes 290,190, and 12.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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Exterior charm and contemporary interior! If you are looking for something unique look no further. First floor master suite, dual tandem garage (4 car). Kitchen has ss appliances, access to rooftop patio for outdoor dining. Lots of space with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths.Turned staircase, front entry vestibule, hardwoods, arched doorways, fireplace. Come take a peek and envision how you would put your personal stamp on this one of a kind property. Desirable west side neighborhood.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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Looking for space inside and out?Lovely newer West Side Colonial. Living room, dining room and wonderfully spacious kitchen that boasts all new cabinets and granite counter tops with slider to private deck. Open floor plan with family room off of kitchen. Upstairs you will find a large master bedroom with huge walk-in closet and tiled master bath, three additional bedrooms and another full bath.Full walk-out basement with slider and full windows just waiting for your finishing touches!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$775,000
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Magnificent & Architecturally Significant Petite Mansion On West Side. Crowned Jewel of Lenox Hill. Robert Herrick Hunt House circa 1910. Masterfully Refurbished & Graciously Appointed 4700 SF. Substantial Crown Moldings and Decorative Panels in Exotic Wood Finishes, Built-ins, Window Seats. Fabulous Floor Plan for Entertaining & Modern Lifestyle.Inclds Antique Bronze & Alabaster Chandeliers/Sconces, Antique Signed Persian Rugs & Runners,Window Trtmts, Yamaha Piano,DR&LR Furniture,All Appliances
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$429,000
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Gracious living and superb entertaining prevail in this elegant Colonial. The best of yesteryear and today converge in this home dating from 1920. Architectural details and craftsmanship throughout. Front to back entry foyer, fireplaced living room, large dining room, library/den w/ fireplace, "Silestone" center-island kitchen/stainless appliances/gas cooking/butler's pantry. Master suite with dressing rm and state of the art bathroom, 5 more bedrms (2 on the 3rd floor) and 2 more full baths.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$209,900
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INCREDIBLE VALUE!!!...Spacious Colonial with 4-5 Bedrooms!! ..LARGE, GRANITE KITCHEN w/ STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES & WOOD CEILING!.. REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! ..YOUNG ROOF! ..Formal Dining Room! ..FIRST FLOOR FULL BATH! .. Front to back, Fireplaced Living Room! .. Front Porch w/ Heater opens to large Foyer!.. HARDWOODS THROUGHOUT!..DECK!.. UPDATED WIRING!..YOUNG ROOF! Walk to Stores, Restaurants, and Tennis Courts!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$275,000
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WEST SIDE stucco colonial w/ gracious foyer, fireplaced living room w/ beamed ceiling,formal dining room,recently updated kitchen w/ large eat-in area,lovely 2nd floor foyer with window seat, 4 corner bedrooms, bedroom plus storage on the third floor,potential playroom in lower level, front porch rebuilt,new windows,recent roof/boiler,many plumbing and electrical upgrades,new gutters, natural woodwork, hardwood floors,built-ins,shed in rear yard plus a large garden.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$140,000
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Desirable NEWTON SQUARE, off Chamberlain Pkwy. Located minutes from area colleges, restaurants, hospitals, and train station. This modern, loft-style 2BR condo conversion (renovated 2006) features bright, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings & sky lights for loads of natural light. Granite countertops, ceramic tile, and stainless appliances. In-unit laundry. Whole house fan. Deeded parking and storage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$312,000
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PRICED TO SELL! EXECUTRIX HAS BEEN APPOINTED! Tudor Style beautiful tree-lined street in wonderful neighborhood off of Salisbury,brick patio,professionally landscaped.Updated roof,windows and exterior stucco.Stately floor plan with front-back fireplaced living room,hardwoods throughout (exposed on 1st floor),formal dining room with lead-glass corner cabinets,library with bi-fold doors,built-ins off,spacious eat-in kitchen,1/2 bath off,Cath.sunroom/family room off, Master w/fp,3BED,4TH ON 3RD.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$489,000
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/20 FROM 12-2. Come view this exceptional West Side 4 BD Brick Colonial in fabulous neighborhood! Old world charms meets modern amenities with a remodeled custom kitchen, huge family room with built-ins, extensive moldings and wainscoting, paver and limestone patio area, updated plumbing, electric, heating and central AC with 3 heating and cooling zones. Fantastic entertaining home inside and out! Finished lower level and additional workshop completes this wonderful home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$224,900
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A retro lover's dream! Mid century ranch offers open one level living for those seeking a a unique place to call home. Spacious KIT, DR & LR open to private patio with inground pool. Three generous BDRMs, 2 full BA and den complete the main level. Playroom, half BA, laundry and storage galore in the lower level. Two car attached GAR, young roof less than 5 years old. Conveniently located between Flagg St. School and Congregation Beth Israel. Needs the right buyer willing to give some TLC!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$228,400
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This beautiful home on the West side has all the charm of yesteryear with hardwood floors, exterior brick walkways, fireplace, crown molding & breakfast nook. Recent updates include roof & gutters, granite counter tops, appliances, vinyl windows & a gas heating system. This home also has a two tiered deck for entertaining leading to a large yard, possibility of a 4th bedroom or 2nd floor study & a fully fenced yard. Just steps to shopping area with coffee shop, dry cleaner, salons & restaurants
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$338,900
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Exquisitely restored 5BR, 3.5 bath home is perfect for the discerning buyers.Coffered ceilings in sun-filled first floor are accompanied by craftsmanship of built-in bookcases, window seat,stained glass window & wood burning fireplace. Step out of the eat-in kitchen through French doors to entertain with a magnificent stonescape & restored outdoor grill. Second floor has a master suite, three additional bedrooms & renovated bathrooms.Third floor au pair suite is 5th BR w/full bath.Two car garage
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$269,999
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Gorgeous 2 family in desireble Westside neighborhood, close to Park Ave, Clark University....High ceiling, beautiful artwork , hard wood floors. Grand new force air heat system,new siding, new roof. Spacious master bedroom w/ hard wood floor & double closet on both units. Bright lovely new updated kitchen w/ granite counter top in second floor, new cabinet & tile floor...walk up audit with another room & skylight. Nice size level yard, parking. Excellent for owner occupied or investment
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,700
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3 Bedroom dormered cape in sought after West Side neighborhood ~ FP'd livingroom, HWs, replacement windows ~ deck off mudroom overlooks wonderful level fenced-in backyard ~ attached garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$229,000
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PRICE JUST REDUCED. COME SEE THIS REMODELED HOME. NEW HEATING SYSTEM, ALL NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND TILE KITCHEN, UPDATED ELECTRIC, NEW WINDOWS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. THIS HOME HAS 3 BEDS, AND 2 FULL BATHS. NICE SIZE BACK YARD, 2 CAR GARAGE, AS WELL AS GOOD SIZE DRIVEWAY. BEAUTIFUL STUCCO HOME.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$262,000
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NEW PRICE.....MOTIVATED SELLERS. EIGHT ROOM 3 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH COLONIAL ON WORCESTER'S WEST SIDE. HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT. 20 X 24 FAMILY ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILINGS. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM. DINING ROOM, FOYER, AND LIVING ROOM HAVE CANVAS CEILINGS. 12 X 24 DECK OFF OF FAMILY ROOM WITH NEW ANDERSON SLIDER. PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT. RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE NEW EXTERIOR PAINT AND HEATING SYSTEM WITH NEW CHIMNEY LINER.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$124,900
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Why RENT!?! Attn: 1st Time Buyers! Approx. 1,288 sq ft of living! 2 BDRM CONDO w/ Master Bath! HDWDS in LR, DR, & BDRMS! SS Appliances-Fridge, D/W, Stove! Tile Kitchen & Baths! Laundry Room! Back Private Porch! Bonus Room or Office with walk-in closet or pantry! 2 Deeded Pkg Spaces-off street parking! Condo Assoc UP-TO-DATE & CURRENT! Reserves! Pocket Door! Bay Window Seat w/ storage! Eat-in Kitchen! Almost new Boiler! Vinyl Replacement Windows!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$119,900
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WEST SIDE Tatnuck townhouse, two levels. Elevator, 24/7 on-site management, parking, extra storage, laundry in the basement
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$289,900
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YOUNG 3-4 BEDROOM OVERSIZED RAISED RANCH ON THE WEST SIDE, CUSTOM BUILT WITH A UNIQUE LAYOUT, MASTER BATH, JACUZI, LARGE KITCHEN, HARDWOODS THROUGHOUT. THIS HOMES HAS 2 WINGS, THE MASTER WING AND THE CHILDRENS WING WITH ITS OWN FAMILY ROOM, BATHROOM AND BEDROOMS. ADDITIONAL LARGE AND OPEN LOWER LEVEL WAITING FOR YOUR IMAGINATION CALL TODAY !!! VERY SPECIAL HOME
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