285 Henshaw St

$289,000
Price
4
Beds
1,350 Sq. Ft.
$214 / Sq. Ft.
1,350
Sq. Ft.
$214
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Calling all visionaries and investors! This is your chance to turn potential into profit. This home, nestled on a sprawling 1.84-acre lot, is the perfect project for building sweat equity or a successful flip. The property comes with a detached two-car garage and two additional outbuildings, offering plenty of space for hobbies or storage. Inside, the formal dining and living rooms present a simple renovation to create a huge, open living space. The second floor has four good sized bedrooms ready...Calling all visionaries and investors! This is your chance to turn potential into profit. This home, nestled on a sprawling 1.84-acre lot, is the perfect project for building sweat equity or a successful flip. The property comes with a detached two-car garage and two additional outbuildings, offering plenty of space for hobbies or storage. Inside, the formal dining and living rooms present a simple renovation to create a huge, open living space. The second floor has four good sized bedrooms ready for new flooring, offering a simple way to add value. Tucked away on a quiet, scenic road surrounded by trees and farms, this charming property is waiting for your vision. Location is key: you'll enjoy a quiet, rural setting with easy access to I-290, I-90, Route 20, and all the conveniences of Worcester from shopping and dining to colleges and hospitals. Property is sold in As-Is condition and will not pass FHA financing. Property needs a new septic system and is the buyers responsibility.
  1. Listed by Gabe Francis • Brokerage DRE #REB.0016894 • Lenox Realty Group
    P: (617)-513-9156 gabe@rentprov.com

Property Details for 285 Henshaw Street

Architectural Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 09/20/2025 01:59 PM

Property Details for 285 Henshaw Street

StatusPending
MLS #1394861
Days on Market10
Taxes$3,359 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size1.92 AC / 83,462 SF
CountyWorcester County

Location

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Building Information for 285 Henshaw Street

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size1.92 AC / 83,462 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,708 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,428

Property Taxes

$280

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 285 Henshaw Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Leicester
  • Postal City: Leicester
  • Postal Code: 01524
  • State Or Province: MA
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 8
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,359.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 285400
  • Tax Lot: B2
  • Tax Map Number: 35
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1350.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1350.0
  • Living Area: 1,350.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.916
  • Lot Size Area: 83462.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 83462.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 285HENSHAWSTLEIC
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • C L I P: 1,082,392,889
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Details: Combination
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oil Water Heater
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Dining Room
  • Room Level 1: First
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Level 2: First
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
  • Room Features 3: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Level 3: First
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level 4: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 5: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 6: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level 7: Second
Room 30
  • Room List: Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 285 Henshaw Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2025

Under Agreement

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1394861

Sep 17, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1394861

$289,000
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1394861

$315,000
May 14, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73365023

$334,999
May 14, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73365023

$334,999
Apr 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73365023

$334,999
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2025

Under Agreement

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1394861

09/17/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1394861

$289,000
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1394861

$315,000
05/14/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73365023

$334,999
05/14/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73365023

$334,999
04/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73365023

$334,999

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

Public Records for 285 Henshaw Street

Taxable ValueLand$83,300Additions$202,100Total$285,400
Tax Record2025$3,359 ($280 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt864 SqFtStories2Lot Size80,155 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningSACountyWORCESTERAPNLEIC M:035 B:00000B2 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 285 Henshaw Street

This home is within Leicester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Leicester Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Leicester Memorial Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Leicester Middle School
Public5 to 8

Leicester High School
Public9 to 12

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