521 Main St, Worcester MA 01608
Worcester, MA 01608
$1,250,000
Est. $7,452/month
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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 History
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Listed for Sale
Sep 6, 2026
$1,250,000
Original listing
Agent: Hui Joseph Zou
Office: StartPoint Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,250,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,172 | — |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,172
Tax Year 2025
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
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None
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None
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None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,172
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Architectural Drawings For Two Residential Units Are Available But It Is Not The Only Way To Use The Upper Floors. While The Building And Business Are For Sale, Creative Proposals Are Welcome.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
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Documents
None
County
Worcester
Property Overview
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1930
Floor Layout
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BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
F
Chandler Elementary Community School
0.4 mi
|
#807 of 825
|
Score: 26.6
Dropped 61 spots from last year
-31.6 below state avg
412 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
C-
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
0.5 mi
|
#693 of 825
|
Score: 36.3
Dropped 138 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
362 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Elm Park Community School
0.6 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
F
City View School
0.7 mi
|
#809 of 825
|
Score: 26.0
Dropped 76 spots from last year
-32.2 below state avg
440 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Woodland Academy
0.8 mi
|
#11 of 12
|
Score: 28.8
Improved 726 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
486 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
C-
Learning First Charter Public School
0.8 mi
|
#292 of 352
|
Score: 32.3
Improved 40 spots from last year
-25.9 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
|
#796 of 825
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
438 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
F
Union Hill School
1.0 mi
|
#815 of 825
|
Score: 25.0
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-33.2 below state avg
383 students
Diverse
Grades K-06
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
|
#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
C+
Forest Grove Middle School
1.8 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
3.2 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
High Schools
10 schools
Worcester Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 06-12
B+
Claremont Academy
0.9 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
Worcester Alternative High School
1.3 mi
36 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C-
University Park Campus School
1.5 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
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
|
#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
1.0 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+
Worcester Technical High School
1.7 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
C-
North High School
1.9 mi
|
#299 of 346
|
Score: 38.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-19.4 below state avg
1,377 students
Diverse
14 sports
• 498 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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521 Main St, Worcester MA 01608
Worcester, MA 01608
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Hui Joseph Zou
Listing Office
StartPoint Realty
Office Phone
978-422-3999
Agent MLS ID
CT004812
Office MLS ID
H95120
Listing Data Updated
Sep 5, 2026 11:14 PM EDT
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