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Worcester

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.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

164  

 

10th Grade Eng:

166  

 

8th Grade Math:

178  

 

8th Grade Eng:

185  

 

8th Grade Science:

175  

 

4th Grade Math:

221  

 

4th Grade Eng:

228  

 

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)

4627

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 43.6 / 1,000
Violent: 8.8 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 545 / 148 / 140

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

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$139,000

Move in condition. Owner occupied over 50 yrs.Master bed room 1st floor with full bath. SECOND FL HAS 2 BED ROOMS WITH CEDAR CLOSET & HALF BATH. BEAUTIFUL HARD WOODS 1ST FL.NEW VINYL SIDING. ENCLOSED BREEZEWAY AND ATTACHED GARAGE. RECENT PLASTER CEILING IN MASTER BED ROOM. NEW KITCHEN FLOOR AND INTERIOR PAINTING. ROOF GUTTERS AND FURNACE INSTALLED 1998. UPDATED ELECTRIC. SELLER WILL CONSIDER SELLING HOUSE FURNISHED.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$40,000

 



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$54,900

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT! THIS 2 BEDROOM CONDO IS IN A GREAT LOCATION NEAR HOLY CROSS AND HIGHWAY ACCESS, ALL IT NEEDS IS YOUR PERSONAL TOUCHES TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing and for HomePath Renovation Mortgage. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Investor offers will be entertained after 06/08/12.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$99,999

Cash offer only. 6 family with many recent updated including: roof, 6 individual forced air, hot water tanks, updated electrical, updated windows, siding. off street parking. But still Need some works and all coppers is missing. Has a lot of potential. Hurry! it wont last. sold as is.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$109,900

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS RANCH HOME WITH TONS OF SPACE IN A NICE NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR HIGHWAY ACCESS, HOSPITALS AND SHOPPING. THE EXTERIOR IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH VINYL SIDING AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS. INTERIOR NEEDS WORK BUT IS LIVABLE WHILE YOU UPDATE. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing and for HomePath Renovation Mortgage. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Investor offers will be entertained after 06/09/12  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$249,900

WONDERFUL STAND ALONE CONDO WITH A FIRST FLOOR OR SECOND FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM~~~OPEN & BRIGHT~~~CATHEDRAL CEILING~~~ HARDWOOD FLOORS~~~FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM~~~KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR~~~GLASS DOORS TO THE REAR DECK AND PRIVATE PATIO~~~SECOND FLOOR LOFT WITH A BALCONY~~~LOWER LEVEL IS ALSO FINISHED AND ADDS 400+/- SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE~~~2 CAR GARAGE~~~CLUBHOUSE AND POOL ARE PART OF THE AMENITIES~~~EASY LOCATION TO THE MASS PIKE~~~  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$129,900

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION !!!! Very Nice 5 Room, 2 Bedroom Ranch. Completely Updated in 2007: New Roof, New Gutters, New Windows, New Doors, New Electrical, New Heating System, New Walls, Etc. Great location - 200 Yards From Umass Medical - View of Lake Quinsig.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$229,900

This 3 bedroom 2 bath split level home has an open floor plan, enclosed porch, over sized two bay garage, professionally landscaped yard on a corner lot. Fantastic location in a great neighborhood. This property has a ton of charm and potential so bring your specific decorating tastes to make it your own. Located off of Burncoat Street, within walking distance to the high school, close to all major routes, shopping and dining.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$147,000

3 of the 4 units are rented with TAW agreements with bank. Basement unit vacant. Separate utilities. Fenced yard on dead end street. Some newer windows. Easy access to Route 290 and schools. This asset is offered under Freddie Mac 1st initiative through 6/9/12. Seller to consider only owner occupant offers during this time.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$45,000

Maplewood Hieghts, good size rooms, needs some work but worth the effort. Bank of America preapproval on all offers. Please allow 2-4 days for seller to resond. Buy before the prices start back upwards. Great time to invest. Hurry set up your showing today.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$117,000

Grafton Hill oversized three family. Hurry this will fly off the market. Hardwoods and major updates make this investment property a keeper. Corner lot across from small park makes it even more desirable. Bank of America or Merril Lynch pre approval with all offers. Please allow 2-3 business days for seller respose. At this price bring your contractor along some freeze damage and unknow condition off heating systems. Call for your easy showing instructions.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$134,900

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS MOVE IN READY TOWNHOUSE CONDO IN A FANTASTIC AREA! THE UNIT HAS BEEN PAINTED AND NEW CARPETS INSTALLED. THIS PROPERTY OFFERS 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHROOMS, A FIREPLACE AND 1 CAR GARAGE. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing and for HomePath Renovation Mortgage. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Investor offers will be entertained after 06/07/12.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$169,900

SHORT SALE This sprawling ranch conveniently located off of Lincoln St., is over 1800sq ft and has a full finished beautiful basement that leads to a huge patio in the backyard. Bright sunny kitchen has been updated w/granite countertops. Large bay windows overlook the rear patio and private yard. Fireplaced livingroom & familyroom. Basement includes full bath & large additional room with a seperate entrance that could be used as a 4th bedroom or office.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$189,900

This house has been owned by the same family for over 75 years. There is a lot of tradition and fond family memories here.Newer roof and windows. Great house for large or growing family!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$60,000

Buildable lot with water, sewer and utilities at the street. Easy to connect. 7010 sqft. Great opportunity to build a home near the Worcester/Holden line on land Zoned RS-7. Area of well maintained homes. Close to Rte. 190/290 makes this a commuter?s dream. Convenient to schools and shopping also. Second similar lot next door also available.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$140,000

Westside 3BR Penthouse condo is steps to restaurants, shops, park, post office & other amenities. Professionally designed eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets & 90" island. Bathroom showcases granite top vanity, linen closet, washer/dryer & ceramic tile floor. Gas Forced Hot-air heating system. Walk-in closet in master bedroom. Refinished hardwood floors. Updated electric & plumbing. Replacement windows and siding. 2 Deeded parking spaces. Fenced back yard. Pet Friendly  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$60,000

Buildable lot with water, sewer and utilities at the street. Easy to connect. 7009 sqft. Great opportunity to build a home near the Worcester/Holden line on land Zoned RS-7. Area of well maintained homes. Close to Rte. 190/290 makes this a commuter?s dream. Convenient to schools and shopping also. Second similar lot next door also available.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$89,900

Quiet dead end street. Webster Square area of Worcester, Nice good sized back yard. 3 bedroom cape, dated needs your elbow grease to make this your home.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$70,230

Well maintained nice 2 BR on First Flr. in Hadwen Park Place. Open Kitchen, large living room and master BR with huge walk in closet. Make an appointment to see for yourself. Short sale bank looking for bold offers. Buyer or buyer's agent responsible for smoke cert.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$769,000

Priced to sell. 18-unit solid brick building with parking lot next to the building. Additional paved parking lot can be purchased at Sycamore St. Recent upgrades include: roof 2011, windows, electric, plumbing, flooring, Fire alarm system, 18 lead paint certificates. Fully occupied. Excellent return on your investment, with gross income $153,900/yr. Great opportunity for income in upcoming "Art district" of downtown area of Worcester. Please DO NOT TALK to tenants. Thank you.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$189,000

GREAT TWO-FAMILY IN WORCESTER! First Floor Features 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room & Dining Room! Hardwood Flooring throughout! Galley Style Kitchen w/Pantry Closet! Second Floor has 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, Galley Style Kitchen w/Lots of Storage Space, Dining Room & Living Room, Both w/Hardwood Floors! Bedrooms showcase Carpet over Hardwood Floors! Large Attic for Storage & 2 Car Garage w/Electric! Close to I-290 & Worcester Parks! Laundry in each unit! See it now!  






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