78 Carter Road

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Last Sold Price

$1,650,000

4 beds9 baths6,300 sqft$262/sqft

78 Carter Rd, Worcester, MA 01609

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.13 acresLot Size

2001Year Built

$262/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

This property captivates with its effortless elegance, impeccable quality, convenient seclusion, and endless possibilities. You are greeted by a truly gourmet kitchen featuring chef-grade appliances, a full butler's pantry, & a spacious open floor plan that flows seamlessly into the living area. A bright dining room provides access to the private backyard, while a versatile living room adds to the home's cozy ambiance. The first floor also hosts a 3 season porch and a spa-like indoor pool. Before...This property captivates with its effortless elegance, impeccable quality, convenient seclusion, and endless possibilities. You are greeted by a truly gourmet kitchen featuring chef-grade appliances, a full butler's pantry, & a spacious open floor plan that flows seamlessly into the living area. A bright dining room provides access to the private backyard, while a versatile living room adds to the home's cozy ambiance. The first floor also hosts a 3 season porch and a spa-like indoor pool. Before heading upstairs, you'll find a massive game room with a half bathroom, which could easily be used as a 5th bedroom. The second floor is home to 4 en-suite bedrooms, each equipped with custom built closets. Walk through the three-car garage to an additional connected barn, which contains extra living areas ideal for a home business, in-law accommodations, or au pair apartment. There is also a secondary garage space with an oversized door, and over a 1000 sq. ft walk up attic- ready to finish!

Listed by: MetroWest Lifestyle Group • RE/MAX Executive Realty
Listed by: Melissa Gagnon • RE/MAX Executive Realty
Listed by: Caren Mulcunry • RE/MAX Executive Realty

Listing closed: 05/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73337677

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3 Carter Way, Worcester, MA 01609

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Executive Realty, MetroWest Lifestyle Group; RE/MAX Executive Realty, Melissa Gagnon; RE/MAX Executive Realty, Caren Mulcunry

Sold By The Neighborhood Realty Group, Jackie Painchaud

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Property Information for 78 Carter Road

Property Details

Taxes: $14,945 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Worcester County
Town: Worcester
MLS Area: Tatnuck
Area: MA-Worcester-Tatnuck, MA-Worcester
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 5
Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 2001
Lot Size: 2.13 AC / 92,714 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Current Financing: Cash

Living Area: 6300.0
Color: Green
SqFt with Basement: No
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Flagg
High School: Doherty

Middle School: Forest Grove

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump

Num of Baths: 9.0
Num of Full Baths: 6
Num of Half Baths: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Walk-In Closet(s), Breezeway, Bathroom, Sun Room, Game Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Central Vacuum, Laundry Chute, Wired for Surround Sound
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Laundry Chute, Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Security System, Indoor Pool
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
Spa Features: Bath
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Exterior Features: Screens, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch - Screened, Patio
Lot Description: Wooded, Level
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
Pool Features: Indoor
Pool Private: Yes
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 5.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Barn, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Barn, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Radiant, Oil
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 304.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Marble,Hot Tub / Spa

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 240.0
Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 16.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 256.0
Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Double Vanity

Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 16.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 12.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Laundry Chute,Lighting - Sconce

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 288.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Window Seat

Dining Room Length: 18.0
Dining Room Level: Main,First
Dining Room Width: 16.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 828.0
Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Length: 23.0
Family Room Level: Main,First
Family Room Width: 36.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 630.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Storage,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Length: 18.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 35.0

Laundry

Laundry Dimen: 10X18

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 256.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Lighting - Overhead

Room Living Room Length: 16.0
Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Room Living Room Width: 16.0

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 500.0
Room Office Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet - Walk-in,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Breezeway

Room Office Length: 25.0
Room Office Level: Main
Room Office Width: 20.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Information deemed correct,buyer agents to complete their own due diligence. Gas stove in sunroom needs new part,will be completed prior to closing.

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: M:50 B:006 L:18+19,1804475

Assessments: $1,086,900
Book: 23755
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: RS-7

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 5

Heat Zones: 12

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System
Adult Community: No

Property History for 78 Carter Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 2, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73337677	$1,650,000	—
Mar 29, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73337677		—
Mar 12, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73337677		—
Feb 27, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73337677	$1,925,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/02/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73337677	$1,650,000
03/29/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73337677	—
03/12/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73337677	—
02/27/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73337677	$1,925,000

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

Public Records for 78 Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand$126,700Additions$1,043,300Total$1,170,000

Tax Record2025$15,432 ($1,286 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt5,733 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,733 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,748 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,714 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2001ZoningRS-7CountyWORCESTERAPNWORC M:50 B:006 L:18+19

Schools near 78 Carter Road

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	1.7 mi
5/10	Jacob Hiatt Magnet School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	3.3 mi
8/10	Flagg Street School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.1 mi
4/10	Forest Grove Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.8 mi
4/10	University Pk Campus School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	3.5 mi
4/10	Doherty Memorial High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Worcester Dual Language Magnet School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	1.7 mi
5/10	Jacob Hiatt Magnet School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	3.3 mi
8/10	Flagg Street School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.1 mi
4/10	Forest Grove Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
4/10	University Pk Campus School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	3.5 mi
4/10	Doherty Memorial High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.3 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$1,650,000	4	9	6,300	92,714
80 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$1	3	2	1,817	10,450
46 Whisper Drive, Worcester, MA 01609	$510,000	4	4	3,700	23,343
82 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$485,000	4	3	2,128	9,350
76 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$4,340	3	1.5	1,638	13,267
48 Whisper Drive, Worcester, MA 01609	$430,000	4	4	4,249	20,908
16 Brewer Street, Worcester, MA 01609	–	–	–	–	106,000
44 Whisper Drive, Worcester, MA 01609	$880,000	5	5	5,164	23,689
72 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$93,500	2	1	1,100	33,850
50 Whisper Drive, Worcester, MA 01609	$560,000	4	4	3,325	18,110
79 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$325,000	3	2	2,600	16,000
81 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$555,000	3	3	2,144	16,000
77 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	–	3	2.5	1,976	16,000
83 Carter Road, Worcester, MA 01609	$259,900	3	3	1,976	16,000
30 Brewer Street, Worcester, MA 01609	$50,000	–	–	–	43,560
45 Whisper Drive, Worcester, MA 01609	$475,000	4	5	4,103	20,207

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