1 Merchant Street

Sold 9/19/14

Sold

Last Sold Price

$198,000

4 beds3 baths1,445 sqft$137/sqft

1 Merchant St, Worcester, MA 01603

Single FamilyProperty Type

9,878 sq ftLot Size

1900Year Built

$137/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Pride of ownership shows in this very well-maintained and updated Cape in desirable Cherry Valley area of Worcester! This charming home includes a master bedroom with walk-in closet, 1st floor full bath w/whirlpool tub & washer/dryer, central vacuum, super store hot water tank and pellet stove. Living and dining room have an open-floor plan with hardwood floors. Architectural shingle roof and chimney done 3 yrs ago plus house has replacement windows and new boiler. Backyard has an above ground pool...Pride of ownership shows in this very well-maintained and updated Cape in desirable Cherry Valley area of Worcester! This charming home includes a master bedroom with walk-in closet, 1st floor full bath w/whirlpool tub & washer/dryer, central vacuum, super store hot water tank and pellet stove. Living and dining room have an open-floor plan with hardwood floors. Architectural shingle roof and chimney done 3 yrs ago plus house has replacement windows and new boiler. Backyard has an above ground pool surrounded by a large stunning redwood deck! Basement was completely redone 3 yrs ago – re-poured. Cedar Closet. Large auto-draining dehumidifier installed. Close to shopping, dining, and recreation. Easy access to 290/MA Pike. Call today!

Listing closed: 09/19/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71682366

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Sold By EXIT Beacon Pointe Realty, Cray Cullen

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Property Information for 1 Merchant Street

Property Details

Taxes: $3,330 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Worcester County
Town: Worcester
Area: MA-Worcester
Architectural Style: Cape, Bungalow
Style: Garden, Cape, Bungalow
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1900
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,878 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 1445.0
Color: White
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Approximate
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Heard
High School: South

Middle School: Sullivan

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor

Num of Baths: 3.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
FireplaceYN: No
Fireplaces: 0
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet, Sun Room, Office, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: Yes
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Garden

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Above Ground, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Pool Features: Above Ground
Pool Private: Yes
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewage District: Worce
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
Bedroom2 Features: Closet

Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom2 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 162.0
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom3 Length: 18.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 9.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 110.0
Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 10.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 77.0
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom1 Width: 7.0

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 55.0
Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom2 Width: 5.0

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Area: 56.0
Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
Bathroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom3 Width: 8.0

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 130.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Length: 10.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 13.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 168.0
Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access

Kitchen Length: 12.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 14.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 182.0
Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Room Living Room Length: 14.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 13.0

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 132.0
Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Room Office Length: 11.0
Room Office Level: Second
Room Office Width: 12.0

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: No
Year Round: Yes

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:15 B:011 L:00007,4762142
Assessments: $179,200

Book: 21063
Tax Year: 2013
Zoning: RL-7

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Accessibility Features: No
Foundation: Stone

Foundation Area: 0.0
Cooling Zones: 0
Heat Zones: 3

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 3.0
Other Agent Compensation: 3.0

Property History for 1 Merchant Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 19, 2014	Sold MLS PIN #71682366	$198,000	—
May 27, 2014	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71682366		—
May 27, 2014	Contingent MLS PIN #71682366		—
May 15, 2014	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71682366	$199,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/19/2014	Sold MLS PIN #71682366	$198,000
05/27/2014	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71682366	—
05/27/2014	Contingent MLS PIN #71682366	—
05/15/2014	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71682366	$199,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Merchant Street

Taxable ValueLand$98,500Additions$270,700Total$369,200

Tax Record2025$4,870 ($406 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,445 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,445 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,276 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningRL-7CountyWORCESTERAPNWORC M:15 B:011 L:00007

Schools near 1 Merchant Street

This home is within Worcester School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Worcester Dual Language Magnet School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	2.2 mi
5/10	Jacob Hiatt Magnet School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	2.6 mi
6/10	Heard Street Discovery Academy	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	0.9 mi
5/10	Sullivan Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
4/10	University Pk Campus School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	1.7 mi
3/10	South High Community School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	Our Lady of the Angels Memorial Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Worcester Dual Language Magnet School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	2.2 mi
5/10	Jacob Hiatt Magnet School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	2.6 mi
6/10	Heard Street Discovery Academy PublicK to 6 Serves this home	0.9 mi
5/10	Sullivan Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
4/10	University Pk Campus School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	1.7 mi
3/10	South High Community School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
NR	Our Lady of the Angels Memorial Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1 Merchant Street, Worcester, MA 01603	$198,000	4	3	1,445	9,878
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10 Merchant Street, Worcester, MA 01603	$172,165	3	2	1,300	4,000
12 Merchant Street, Worcester, MA 01603	$350,000	3	2	1,412	4,553
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