143 Richmond Avenue, Worcester MA 01602

Worcester, MA 01602
$480,000
Est. $3,090/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,031
Sq Ft
$236
Price/Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
1940
Year Built
1
Garage Space
3 hours 52 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Sep 2, 2026 • MLS# 73571033 Copied! • Updated Sep 2, 2026

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04
Sep
Friday, September 4
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
05
Sep
Saturday, September 5
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

About this home

Charming New England Cape Cod style home ideally located on Worcester’s West Side! Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home offers classic character with modern touches, including recent exterior paint, a new electrical panel in 2026, a new roof in 2023, and many additional updates. The inviting main level features a fireplaced living room that opens to a versatile den area. The updated kitchen showcases quartz countertops and modern stainless steel appliances and connects beautifully into the elegant formal dining room. Hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout many of the home’s rooms. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement provides even more flexible space for a recreation room, home gym, or hobby area. Head outside and enjoy the screened porch, tucked between the home and garage - a wonderful spot to unwind on a summer evening. The large, level backyard offers plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, and play, with established gardens and a patio area ready for outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located near, Flagg Street Elementary School, shopping, parks, restaurants, and all the amenities Worcester has to offer, this delightful home is ready to welcome its next owner!

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Sep 2, 2026
$480,000
Original listing
Agent: The Balestracci Group Office: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,552 $420,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,552
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$420,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 2,031 sq ft
Lot Size 0.32 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Den

Exterior

Construction Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Screened, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,552
Assessed Value $420,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Buyers And Buyers Agents To Perform Due Diligence. Some Photos May Be Virtually Enhanced. Public Record Indicates The Year Built As 1925 But According To Seller, Was Actually 1940 (see Attached Building Permit). New Roof Installed 2023.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements are approx.
Documents None
County Worcester

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,031 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Den
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden
Patio & Porch: Screened, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
School District
Worcester School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
51% attend college
35% 4-Year 16% 2-Year 4% Out of State 4% Working
School Safety 2024-25
4.1% Above Average
3.3% Suspensions 1.7% In-School 0.8% Emergency
1.4% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
B+
Flagg Street School
0.2 mi | #260 of 825 | Score: 52.0
Improved 45 spots from last year
-6.2 below state avg
415 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-06
The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create.
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Midland Street School
0.9 mi | #718 of 825 | Score: 34.5
Dropped 195 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
239 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
D
Tatnuck School
0.9 mi | #778 of 825 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 177 spots from last year
-27.6 below state avg
381 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
0.9 mi | #813 of 825 | Score: 25.4
Dropped 226 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
492 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Nelson Place School
1.1 mi | #596 of 825 | Score: 40.9
Dropped 136 spots from last year
-17.3 below state avg
620 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Francis J McGrath Elementary School
1.1 mi | #787 of 825 | Score: 29.5
Dropped 146 spots from last year
-28.7 below state avg
192 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
May Street School
1.1 mi | #692 of 825 | Score: 36.3
Dropped 43 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
325 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
D
Elm Park Community School
1.7 mi | #774 of 825 | Score: 30.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
444 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
Summit Academy School for Alternative Learners
1.7 mi
Grades K-12
M

Middle Schools

6 schools
Worcester SDA School
1.2 mi
Grades 01-08
The Nativity School of Worcester
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C+
Forest Grove Middle School
1.1 mi | #230 of 352 | Score: 38.2
Improved 90 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
938 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-08
C+
Burncoat Middle School
2.6 mi | #231 of 352 | Score: 38.0
Improved 50 spots from last year
-20.2 below state avg
679 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-08
B
Sullivan Middle School
3.0 mi | #156 of 352 | Score: 44.0
Improved 29 spots from last year
-14.2 below state avg
954 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Worcester East Middle School
3.3 mi | #302 of 352 | Score: 31.5
Improved 51 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
781 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

10 schools
Notre Dame Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Claremont Academy
2.1 mi | #9 of 25 | Score: 37.3
Improved 317 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
451 students Moderate
10 sports • 216 athletes
Early College Program Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 07-12
C-
University Park Campus School
2.5 mi | #286 of 346 | Score: 42.8
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-15.4 below state avg
224 students Diverse
Early College Program College Ready Curriculum
Grades 07-12
Worcester Alternative High School
3.0 mi
36 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Worcester Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-12
Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
3.8 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Doherty Memorial High School
1.2 mi | #199 of 346 | Score: 52.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
1,756 students Very Diverse
19 sports • 1,302 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
A+
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI
1.8 mi | #2 of 346 | Score: 91.7
Same rank as last year
98 students Moderate
Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Attendance
Grades 11-12
C-
Burncoat Senior High School
2.6 mi | #283 of 346 | Score: 44.0
Dropped 63 spots from last year
-14.2 below state avg
1,000 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 778 athletes
Early College Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
C+
Worcester Technical High School
2.9 mi | #223 of 346 | Score: 50.1
Improved 43 spots from last year
-8.1 below state avg
1,409 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,016 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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143 Richmond Avenue, Worcester MA 01602

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Listing Information

Listing Agent The Balestracci Group
Listing Office Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Office Phone 508-832-5324
Agent MLS ID TM323786
Office MLS ID AN8507
Listing Data Updated Sep 2, 2026 10:46 AM EDT
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