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78 Whipple St, Worcester MA 01607
Worcester, MA 01607 • College Hill
$399,900
$375,000
Est. $2,501/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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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.Buyer may need a 203k loan or cash.VERY MOTIVATED SELLER.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
6.2%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Showing Instructions Updated
Sep 8, 2026
New showing requirements
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 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
Lead Paint
Unknown
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)
119 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
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate, Dining Area
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (2)
BABathroom (3)
DDining (1)
LLiving (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
|
#792 of 825
|
Score: 29.2
Dropped 54 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
731 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Vernon Hill School
0.9 mi
|
#786 of 825
|
Score: 29.6
Dropped 43 spots from last year
-28.6 below state avg
535 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
|
#747 of 825
|
Score: 32.8
Improved 62 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
307 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Learning First Charter Public School
1.4 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
F
Union Hill School
1.5 mi
|
#815 of 825
|
Score: 25.0
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-33.2 below state avg
383 students
Diverse
Grades K-06
C-
Goddard School/Science Technical
1.7 mi
|
#707 of 825
|
Score: 35.1
Improved 13 spots from last year
-23.1 below state avg
334 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
1.9 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
F
Grafton Street School
1.9 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
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
|
#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
B
Sullivan Middle School
3.1 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+
Forest Grove Middle School
3.9 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
4.6 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
High Schools
10 schools
Worcester Alternative High School
1.0 mi
36 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
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
|
#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
B+
Claremont Academy
1.8 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
Notre Dame Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C-
North High School
2.7 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
B-
Doherty Memorial High School
2.8 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
3.1 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
B
South High Community School
3.3 mi
|
#169 of 346
|
Score: 54.3
Improved 64 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
1,770 students
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
Sep 28, 2026 9:40 AM EDT
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