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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,066 sqft$111/sqft
168 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 01602
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$111/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Historic Colonial has all the charm and craftsmanship you've ever wanted. A classic front entryway leads you into the center hall with a high ceilings hand-carved mahogany staircase & hardwood floors. Unique craftsmanship on the back to back fireplaces and archways. Large dining room has built in cabinets, & cantilevered hardwoods. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry, granite counter tops & dining area. Back staircase leads all the way to the 3rd floor. 2nd floor has 4 spacious BR's, 2 full baths including...Historic Colonial has all the charm and craftsmanship you've ever wanted. A classic front entryway leads you into the center hall with a high ceilings hand-carved mahogany staircase & hardwood floors. Unique craftsmanship on the back to back fireplaces and archways. Large dining room has built in cabinets, & cantilevered hardwoods. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry, granite counter tops & dining area. Back staircase leads all the way to the 3rd floor. 2nd floor has 4 spacious BR's, 2 full baths including a master bath, & a spacious seating area in the main hall. Walk up attic - plenty of storage space & potential to be finished. The fenced in backyard includes a spectacular swing, flower garden & space to play or just relax on your bi-level deck. This home was featured in Worcester Living Magazine Spring 3/7/2014 edition. Check out this article and see what this home can be when it's yours! Home warranty available, brochure attached. Seller is motivated - make an offer!
Listing closed: 02/19/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71926534

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$662,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Worcester, MA

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Location

Sold By Costello Realty, Kim Jordan Kimball

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Property Information for 168 Institute Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,909 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Worcester
  • MLS Area: Assumption College
  • Area: MA-Worcester-Assumption College, MA-Worcester
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,250 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3066.0
  • Color: Lt. Green
  • 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: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Minor seepage in basement after heavy rain. Electric service panel and wiring updated. Some knob and tube wiring visible in the attic.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:20 B:019 L:00009,1782137
  • Assessments: $294,400
  • Block: 19
  • Book: 45228
  • Lot: 9
  • Map: 20
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: RS-7
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 225.00
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0.0

Property History for 168 Institute Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71926534

$339,000
Dec 20, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71926534

Oct 31, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71926534

$360,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71926534

$339,000
12/20/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71926534

10/31/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71926534

$360,000

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

Public Records for 168 Institute Road

Taxable ValueLand$118,800Additions$464,600Total$583,400
Tax Record2025$7,695 ($641 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,287 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,287 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,590 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningRS-7CountyWORCESTERAPNWORC M:20 B:019 L:00009

Schools near 168 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: 168 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01602
$339,000
4
3,066
11,250
$100,000
3
1.5
2,025
11,250
$165,000
3
1,791
6,787
$185,000
2
1,243
4,212
$151,500
2
1,186
3,358
$225,000
4
1.5
1,704
3,841

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