Last Sold Price
3 beds1,702 sqft$217/sqft
132 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 01602

Description

Back on Market! Classic home in sought-after WPI district! This solid 3-bedroom home is now vacant & cleaned so you can more easily its potential. Perfect blend of character, space, and location—just waiting for a new owner with vision. Enter through the inviting front porch into a generously sized Living Rm leading to Dining RM. The kitchen features some newer cabinets, flooring, young appliances, plus original pantry for extra storage. 1st floor bath has been updated with walk-in shower & laundry...Back on Market! Classic home in sought-after WPI district! This solid 3-bedroom home is now vacant & cleaned so you can more easily its potential. Perfect blend of character, space, and location—just waiting for a new owner with vision. Enter through the inviting front porch into a generously sized Living Rm leading to Dining RM. The kitchen features some newer cabinets, flooring, young appliances, plus original pantry for extra storage. 1st floor bath has been updated with walk-in shower & laundry - washer and dryer stay. Sunroom offers great potential to be a favorite spot in the home & opens to a private backyard. Updates inc. roof and oil tank (2024), water heater (approx. 2 yrs), replacement windows. With some fresh paint and finishing touches, this home could truly shine. Close to Elm Park, Worcester Art Museum, restaurants, and more. Easy highway access in a vibrant, convenient location. Check out floor plans attached.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/16/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Dicks • ERA Key Realty Services
  2. Listed by Brian Dicks • ERA Key Realty Services

Property Details for 132 Institute Road

Status
MLS #
73391023
Days on Market
110
Taxes
$4,838 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1912
Town
Worcester
MLS Area
WPI
Area
MA-Worcester-WPI, MA-Worcester
Architectural Style
Cottage, Bungalow
Style
Cottage, Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

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Building Information for 132 Institute Road

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,284 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,881

Property Taxes

$403

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 132 Institute Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1702.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Flagg St
  • High School: Doherty
  • Middle School: Forest Grove
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet - Linen, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Easements, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Storage, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Storage, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Upgraded,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Home being sold As Is. Gas line runs through fireplace so not useable. Left side of garage transfers with property. Shared driveway with party wall easement.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 20_017_00024,1782112
  • Assessments: $366,800
  • Block: 17
  • Book: 40630
  • Lot: 24
  • Map: 20
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Rs-7
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 962.0
  • Frontage: 65.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 132 Institute Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73391023

$370,000
Dec 7, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391023

$400,000
Dec 7, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73391023

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73391023

$370,000
12/07/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391023

$400,000
12/07/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73391023

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

Public Records for 132 Institute Road

Taxable ValueLand$112,700Additions$254,100Total$366,800
Tax Record2025$4,838 ($403 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,702 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,702 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt910 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1912ZoningRS-7CountyWORCESTERAPNWORC M:20 B:017 L:00024

Schools near 132 Institute Road

This home is within Worcester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
PublicPK to 6

Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
PublicPK to 6

Flagg Street School
PublicK to 6

Forest Grove Middle School
Public7 to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 132 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01602
$370,000
3
1,702
6,500
3
1.5
2,036
6,720
$68,000
3
1,538
5,948
$98,000
3
1,650
5,010
3
1.5
1,648
2,760
$1
2
2,574
5,000

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