FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
78 Whipple St, Worcester MA 01607
Worcester, MA 01607 • College Hill
$399,900
$375,000
Est. $2,501/month
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About this home
Flippers,fixers,or anyone handy this property offers all the charm you would expect from a house nestled on a corner lot in the Hills of Worcester. This 3 bedroom colonial with one and a half baths has a walk up attic for even more potential. There is a built in curio cabinet in the dining room along with hardwood floors.Hand sanded and detailed staircase banister just adds to the charm when you come through the front door.There are two decent size bedrooms and a smaller one on the second level along with a full bath.There is a one car brick garage that needs some repair.Just a ten minute walk to Holy Cross and minutes to RT 146 and RT 290 .Electrical has been updated some finishing touches needed.The roof was replaced within 5 yrs.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
6.2%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jul 29, 2026
$375,000
$24,900
(-6.23%)
From $399,900 to $375,000 (-6.2%)
Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2026
$399,900
Original listing
Agent: Robert Mellen
Office: Century 21 Custom Home Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $375,000 | $24,900 | - | From $399,900 to $375,000 (-6.2%) |
| 06/01/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $399,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,857 | $368,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,857
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$368,200
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,458 sq ft
Lot Size
0.13 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Steam
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,857
Assessed Value
$368,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Some Repairs And Updates Needed.
Exclusions
Sellers Personal Property
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
white
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
fire 30 yrs ago
Documents
None
County
Worcester
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
63 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,458 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,458 sq ft above grade
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate, Dining Area
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Cleared, Level, Sloped
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street
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
Quinsigamond School
0.4 mi
|
#797 of 824
|
Score: 28.9
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
738 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Vernon Hill School
0.9 mi
|
#787 of 824
|
Score: 29.4
Dropped 44 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
525 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction
1.1 mi
Grades K-12
Seven Hills Foundation
1.3 mi
Grades K-12
C-
Canterbury School
1.3 mi
|
#745 of 824
|
Score: 32.7
Improved 64 spots from last year
-25.5 below state avg
329 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Learning First Charter Public School
1.4 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
F
Union Hill School
1.5 mi
|
#815 of 824
|
Score: 25.3
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-33 below state avg
377 students
Diverse
Grades K-06
C-
Goddard School/Science Technical
1.7 mi
|
#703 of 824
|
Score: 35.5
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
359 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
1.9 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
F
Grafton Street School
1.9 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
Middle Schools
6 schools
The Nativity School of Worcester
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Worcester SDA School
4.1 mi
Grades 01-08
C-
Worcester East Middle School
1.8 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
B
Sullivan Middle School
3.1 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
C+
Forest Grove Middle School
3.9 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
4.6 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
High Schools
10 schools
Worcester Alternative High School
1.0 mi
36 students
Diverse
Grades 07-12
Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Worcester Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 06-12
C-
University Park Campus School
1.7 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
B+
Claremont Academy
1.8 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
Notre Dame Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C-
North High School
2.7 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
B-
Doherty Memorial High School
2.8 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
3.1 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
B
South High Community School
3.3 mi
|
#168 of 346
|
Score: 53.6
Improved 65 spots from last year
-4.6 below state avg
1,800 students
Very Diverse
19 sports
• 1,056 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
College Hill
78 Whipple St, Worcester MA 01607
Worcester, MA 01607
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Robert Mellen
Listing Office
Century 21 Custom Home Realty
Office Phone
508-473-4777
Agent MLS ID
CT002825
Office MLS ID
AN8685
Listing Data Updated
Aug 3, 2026 11:27 AM EDT
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