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521 Main St, Worcester MA 01608

Worcester, MA 01608
$1,250,000
Est. $7,452/month
0.04
Acres
1930
Year Built
221
Days on Market
Active Listed Jul 18, 2025 • MLS# 73406782 Copied!

About this home

This is a rare opportunity to own a prime piece of real estate in the center of Worcester. The first floor is a restaurant and floors 2-4 can be residential units or an expansion of the restaurant. Being the only Chinese restaurant in downtown Worcester, the Great Wall has been the go-to place for Chinese food not only to people working in downtown area, but also for tourists and those going to various events in the Hanover Theater on the next block. The Polar Park, less than 0.5 mile away, also helps to drive up the revenue. A significant renovation was completed in 2019 including building the entire back wall, the HVAC system, the fire prevention system, and more. Further, an architectural drawing has been made for two large residential units. The upper unit, spanning the 3rd and the 4th floors, has 4 BRs with 3.5 baths. The unit on the 2nd floor has three BRs and two full baths. You can also make the entire building a fancy multifunctional restaurant and/or for other creative use.

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Property Overview

Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1930

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Sale
Year Built 1930
Lot Size 0.04 acres

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Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
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Financial

Annual Tax $11,172

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Neighborhood

521 Main St, Worcester MA 01608

Worcester, MA 01608

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Nearby Schools

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
F
Chandler Elementary Community School
0.4 mi | #805 of 824 | Score: 26.6
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-31.6 below state avg
402 students Diverse
Grades K-06
C-
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
0.5 mi | #691 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 136 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
367 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Elm Park Community School
0.6 mi | #779 of 824 | Score: 30.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-27.6 below state avg
478 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
F
City View School
0.7 mi | #812 of 824 | Score: 25.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Woodland Academy
0.8 mi | #11 of 12 | Score: 28.5
Improved 726 spots from last year
-29.7 below state avg
482 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-06
C-
Learning First Charter Public School
0.8 mi | #289 of 352 | Score: 32.5
Improved 43 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
666 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
Summit Academy School for Alternative Learners
0.8 mi
Grades K-12
Venerini Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Grafton Street School
0.9 mi | #795 of 824 | Score: 29.1
Improved 4 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
386 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
F
Union Hill School
1.0 mi | #815 of 824 | Score: 25.3
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-33 below state avg
377 students Diverse
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

6 schools
The Nativity School of Worcester
0.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Worcester SDA School
2.9 mi
Grades 01-08
C-
Worcester East Middle School
1.2 mi | #298 of 352 | Score: 31.5
Improved 55 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
731 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Forest Grove Middle School
1.8 mi | #229 of 352 | Score: 38.3
Improved 91 spots from last year
-19.9 below state avg
839 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-08
C+
Burncoat Middle School
2.6 mi | #233 of 352 | Score: 37.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
720 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-08
B
Sullivan Middle School
3.2 mi | #157 of 352 | Score: 43.9
Improved 28 spots from last year
-14.3 below state avg
940 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

10 schools
Worcester Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 06-12
B+
Claremont Academy
0.9 mi | #9 of 25 | Score: 38.3
Improved 317 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
474 students Moderate
10 sports • 216 athletes
Early College Program Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 07-12
Worcester Alternative High School
1.3 mi
36 students Diverse
Grades 07-12
C-
University Park Campus School
1.5 mi | #290 of 346 | Score: 41.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
-16.8 below state avg
233 students Diverse
Early College Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Attendance
Grades 07-12
Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
Notre Dame Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Doherty Memorial High School
1.0 mi | #195 of 346 | Score: 51.8
Improved 26 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
1,573 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
1.0 mi | #2 of 346 | Score: 91.7
Same rank as last year
99 students Diverse
Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Attendance
Grades 11-12
C+
Worcester Technical High School
1.7 mi | #219 of 346 | Score: 49.8
Improved 47 spots from last year
-8.4 below state avg
1,442 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,016 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
C-
North High School
1.9 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 37.9
Improved 27 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
1,376 students Diverse
14 sports • 498 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jul 18, 2025
$1,250,000
Original listing
Agent: Hui Joseph Zou Office: StartPoint Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 18, 2025 New Listing Added $1,250,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
221 days
Price per Sq Ft
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $11,172

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,172
Tax Year 2025

Listing Information

Listing Office StartPoint Realty
Agent MLS ID CT004812
Office MLS ID H95120
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