56 Franklin St, Worcester MA 01608

Worcester, MA 01608 • Downtown
$25
Est. $2,566/month
18,498
Sq Ft
$0
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1820
Year Built
42 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Dec 27, 2025 • MLS# 73463822 Copied!

About this home

Now available: 2,500 SF highly visible corner storefront at 56 Franklin Street in the heart of Downtown Worcester, overlooking Worcester Common. This street-level space features wraparound windows with excellent natural light and exposure, plus approximately 600 SF of basement storage. Surrounded by strong foot traffic, newly built apartments, and ongoing development, offering a growing customer base. Existing built-in counter, rear kitchen area with walk-in cooler. Ideal for uses that do not require a commercial hood (no hood in place; coffee shop use not permitted). Location perfect for a variety of different business uses and is in an Opportunity Zone and HUBZone. Prime long-term opportunity in a thriving downtown location.

Property Overview

Listing Type
Commercial Lease
Year Built
1820
Living Area
18,498 sq ft

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Lease
Year Built 1820
Living Area 18,498 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres

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Basement None
Laundry None
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Sewer None
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Other Public Water, Public Sewer

Financial

Annual Tax $28,389

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Neighborhood

Downtown

56 Franklin 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
0.5 mi | #805 of 824 | Score: 26.6
-31.6 below state avg
402 students Diverse
Grades K-06
C-
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
0.6 mi | #691 of 824 | Score: 36.2
-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
-27.6 below state avg
478 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
F
City View School
0.6 mi | #812 of 824 | Score: 25.8
-32.4 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Learning First Charter Public School
0.7 mi | #289 of 352 | Score: 32.5
-25.7 below state avg
666 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
F
Grafton Street School
0.8 mi | #795 of 824 | Score: 29.1
-29.1 below state avg
386 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
Venerini Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Woodland Academy
0.8 mi | #11 of 12 | Score: 28.5
-29.7 below state avg
482 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-06
Summit Academy School for Alternative Learners
0.9 mi
Grades K-12
F
Union Hill School
0.9 mi | #815 of 824 | Score: 25.3
-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
1.1 mi | #298 of 352 | Score: 31.5
-26.7 below state avg
731 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Forest Grove Middle School
1.9 mi | #229 of 352 | Score: 38.3
-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
-20.3 below state avg
720 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-08
B
Sullivan Middle School
3.3 mi | #157 of 352 | Score: 43.9
-14.3 below state avg
940 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

10 schools
Worcester Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 06-12
B+
Claremont Academy
1.0 mi | #9 of 25 | Score: 38.3
-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
1.6 mi | #290 of 346 | Score: 41.4
-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
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Notre Dame Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI
1.0 mi | #2 of 346 | Score: 91.7
99 students Diverse
Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Attendance
Grades 11-12
B-
Doherty Memorial High School
1.1 mi | #195 of 346 | Score: 51.8
-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
C+
Worcester Technical High School
1.6 mi | #219 of 346 | Score: 49.8
-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
1.8 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 37.9
-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
Dec 27, 2025
$25
Original listing
Agent: Fionnula Bohan Office: Centre Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 27, 2025 New Listing Added $25

Market Statistics

Time on Market
42 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $28,389

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
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Tax Year 2025

Listing Information

Listing Agent Fionnula Bohan
Listing Office Centre Realty Group
Agent MLS ID CN229576
Office MLS ID BB5200

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