197 Eastern Ave

1,250 Sq. Ft.
$300 / Sq. Ft.
1,250
Sq. Ft.
$300
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this charming Cape situated on a corner lot conveniently located off of route 9 on the eastern side Worcester. This property is situated close to 290, Green Hill Park, Shrewsbury St. shops and restaurants and downtown Worcester. Recently renovated! This home boasts refurbished hardwood floors, granite countertops, newer remodeled bath, and a fresh coat of paint throughout. Stove is 2 years old and refrigerator and dishwasher are brand new! Washer and dryer are included too! Master...Welcome home to this charming Cape situated on a corner lot conveniently located off of route 9 on the eastern side Worcester. This property is situated close to 290, Green Hill Park, Shrewsbury St. shops and restaurants and downtown Worcester. Recently renovated! This home boasts refurbished hardwood floors, granite countertops, newer remodeled bath, and a fresh coat of paint throughout. Stove is 2 years old and refrigerator and dishwasher are brand new! Washer and dryer are included too! Master bedroom has a cedar closet and a walk in closet too! Pellet stove was just cleaned and serviced. Addition on first floor could be used as a bedroom, family room or office - you choose! Backyard is fenced with a kennel area for your dog. Outdoor swingset stays with the property. A little TLC will bring the swingset back to its former glory. Sliders off of the dining area lead to a deck perfect for grilling or chilling! Call Showing Time today to schedule your tour!
  1. Listed by Ann Marie Bartlett • RE/MAX Vision

Property Details for 197 Eastern Avenue

Town
Worcester
Area
MA-Worcester
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 09/13/2025 01:42 AM

Property Details for 197 Eastern Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73371213
Days on Market110
Taxes$3,812 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1928
CountyWorcester County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Vision, Ann Marie Bartlett

Sold By Harvard Real Estate, Geoffrey Wells

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Building Information for 197 Eastern Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,340 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,145 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,827

Property Taxes

$318

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 197 Eastern Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1250.0
  • Color: Lilac
  • 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
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard, Kennel
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Kennel, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Worce
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 192.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 153.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 55.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 136.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 99.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 228.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Estate Sale - AS IS - All information is deemed from sources deemed reliable however,no representation is made to the accuracy thereof.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:16 B:002 L:00012,1777682
  • Assessments: $289,000
  • Book: 28184
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RG-5
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 570.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 197 Eastern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73371213

$374,900—
Aug 10, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73371213

—
Aug 10, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73371213

—
Jun 1, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73371213

$379,900—
May 18, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73371213

$385,000—
May 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73371213

$389,900—
Sep 19, 2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72535744

$200,000—
Jul 17, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72535744

$200,000—
Nov 22, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #107945736

$157,000—
Nov 22, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30649492

$157,000—
Oct 26, 2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30649492

—
Oct 26, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30649492

—
Sep 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30649492

$159,900—
Jun 15, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30308563

$83,000—
Apr 13, 1999

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30308563

—
Apr 13, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30308563

—
Apr 9, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30308563

$84,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73371213

$374,900
08/10/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73371213

—
08/10/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73371213

—
06/01/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73371213

$379,900
05/18/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73371213

$385,000
05/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73371213

$389,900
09/19/2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72535744

$200,000
07/17/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72535744

$200,000
11/22/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #107945736

$157,000
11/22/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30649492

$157,000
10/26/2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30649492

—
10/26/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30649492

—
09/22/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30649492

$159,900
06/15/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30308563

$83,000
04/13/1999

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30308563

—
04/13/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30308563

—
04/09/1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30308563

$84,900

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

Public Records for 197 Eastern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$84,100Additions$204,900Total$289,000
Tax Record2025$3,812 ($318 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,250 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,250 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt570 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningRG-5CountyWORCESTERAPNWORC M:16 B:002 L:00012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 197 Eastern Avenue

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

Chandler Magnet School
PublicPK to 6

Belmont Street Community School
PublicPK to 6

Worcester East Middle School
Public7 to 8

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Vision, Ann Marie Bartlett

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