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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:
628
/ 236
/ 203
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:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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DRASTIC PRICE DROP Weekend Sale***Move in condition! ***Mint 2 family with ADDITIONAL LOT, SEPARATELY DEEDED. Will require variance to build ***New insulated windows, recent roof, vinyl siding, seamless gutters, updated plumbing, and electrical and new bath fixtures, *** Refinished shiny hardwood floors. New kitchen cabinets with new maple hardwoods floors. ***Deleaded certs for 2 units. ***Walking distance to CLARK U.* 1st showing 7/31/10 12-3 PM. All offers must be in by 8/1/10 6:00PM.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$72,900
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Property being sold in as is condition. $1,000.00 deposit and pre approval needed with offer. *Any and all offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable P&S agreement, including any and all of the sellers addendums. Good faith monies in escrow without a fully executed P&S agreement, does not bind seller.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$140,000
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Large 3 family on Vernon Hill... 2nd and 3rd floors have enclosed front and back porches... 1st floor has enclosed back porch and large foyer... 2nd and 3rd floor in good shape... 1st floor needs a little help.... Rent 2 units while you work on the first floor for another tenant or make it special for yourself. Cute backyard with shed... Vernon Hill Park/playground right at end of street.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$59,999
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WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY LINE: 3BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS, VERY NICE LOT, HARDWOOD FLOOR, BASEMENT WALKOUT, NEW HEATER, LARGE YARD. CASH BUYERS ONLY. HOUSE GOT FIRE DAMAGE, AS IS. SHOWING DAYTIME ONLY. CALL MA-PASS FOR EZ SHOWING INSTRUCTION. OR TEAR DOWN WITH A NICE LOT TO BUILD YOUR OWN HOME.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$79,900
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Nice unit-2 Baths! Easy access roads for commuting. Priced to Sell!! AS IS SALE!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$109,999
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Relatively new house, very well maintained, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage, central air, good size rooms. Easy to see on Sundays from 1-4. Please, call list agent.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$239,900
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Spacious 4 bedroom Cape in excellent location! New kitchen with custom cabinets and granite counters, center island and recessed lights, large living room, hardwoods throughout, 1st floor offers 2 bedrooms and extra large bathroom with corner jet tub! Attached one car garage & plenty of parking! Vinyl windows, low maintenance!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$235,000
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Clean, neat and move in condition. Updated furnace, baths , windows, doors, siding. Ideal for owner occupied with mortgage helper. Plenty of off street parking. Mature landscaping, private back yard. Just about everything is done here. Not a drive by, must go in and take a look
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$189,500
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This three-bedroom ranch is conveniently located on a quiet side street that is close to major routes, schools, shopping and many other amenities. It has hardwood and tile floors, attractive kitchen with stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting, bright living room with bay window, and many other features. Enjoy the private, level, fenced back yard. Come see for yourself!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$139,900
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Updated ranch on nice level lot. Near parks, swiming, bike paths, UMass hospital. Desirable area, close to rte 20, 290, 9. Good size living room is open to kitchen. Central AC. Private rear deck. Partially finished lower level. Replacement windows, vinyl sided. Vacant, easy to show, call list agent.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$339,900
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Income property 5 units rented for $3750 per month. One unit on 1st floor ready for showing, many updates. 5 yrs rubber roof, replaced windows, hardwood floor throughout, separate utility, 6 hot water tanks, 3 recent boilers, 2 original one, 1 force air, 3 units.have 3brs, 3 units have 2 brs. Lead certificate 3units in hand.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$139,500
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Two family right next to Quinsigamond Community College. Good bones on this one, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, many improvements. Some projects are ongoing.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$215,000
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Excellent Location in Tatnuck Sq. Nice level lot, Roof -1 year old with 5 year warranty! All hardwood & Tile flooring. Enclosed Sun Porch off the back of house. All Freshly Painted & Brand new insulation. Includes Washer, Dryer, Stove and refrigerator all NEW! Move in Condition. MORE PICTURES COMING SOON! PLEASE CHECK BACK.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$354,900
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Location! Location! Location! Fantastic opportunity to own in one of Worcester finest neighborhoods. Spacious young Colonial situated on private cul-de-sac minutes away from everything. Open floor plan, oversized eat in kitchen, formal dining room, large livingroom with sliders to a deck, 2nd floor foyer/sitting area, big master bedroom, walk-in closets in 3/4 bedrooms. Basement has plenty of storage along with a new family room. First floor laundry. A pleasure to show!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$219,900
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Exceptionally well-cared for single family attached located in great neighborhood setting near the West Boylston line. Spacious 3 bedrooms, tiled 2 1/2 baths. Pergo floors in kitchen/dining area. Fireplace living room. Master w/walk-in closet/bath. Cathedral ceilings in 2 bedrooms. Sliders off dining area to deck. Plenty of room w/3 levels of living space including finished basement. Central air. Gas heat. Garage. Convenient location with easy access to I190/290.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Tastefully updated without compromising its period charm! Immaculate, off-Hamilton 3-bedroom ranch/bungalow with beautiful built-ins, original trim, and gleaming hardwoods throughout. Updated windows, recent boiler, great porch, and conveniently located, in a neighborhood of comparable homes. A partially-finished basement (with workshop), big walk-up attic, and backyard shed offer extra storage. Priced to sell--don't wait on this one!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$150,000
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You will not believe this transformation! This spacious 2-family has been brought back to life. Gorgeous refinished HW floors throughout, totaly updated kitchens with GRANITE! Updated baths. Repainted throughout. Large front porches on both units. Very close to 146, 290 and 90 but situated on a quiet side street. 2-car detached garage. Lots of recently completed new construction on the street. Live in one unit, rent out the other and have almost no mortgage! Priced to move - don't wait!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$149,900
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3 Family in a convenient location near public transportation. Extra parking with 5 Gargages, New Roof, Vinyl sided, Hardwood Floors, New vinyl windows, new asphalt. Spacious storage rooms on back porch. Front parlor room has been converted into the 3rd Bedroom with no closet.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$198,700
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Well preserved home on corner lot stands above the rest! This home has character with lots of original wood work, trim, doors,floors & banisters in overall good condition.The second & third floors are combined as one full apartment, perfect for a growing family. In-Unit laundry hook up- Full Finished basement,in-law? Updates inlcude, heating systems,electrical & windows.Generous size yard w/ the conveniences of city living with off street parking.Country porch perfect for those lazy summer days.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$99,900
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Great starter home and value, price below assassment. Hard wood floors, semi modern kitchen and bath. One car carage. Nice back yard. Easy to show.
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