78 Birch St, Worcester MA 01603
Worcester, MA 01603
$585,000
Est. $3,595/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
Great opportunity to own this two-family home situated in an established residential neighborhood with convenient off-street parking! Whether you’re an owner-occupant looking to make the move from renting to homeownership or an investor looking to add a multi-family property to your portfolio, 78 Birch Street offers plenty! With the security of a NEW ROOF. The first-floor unit is vacant and features a spacious 4 bedroom layout, providing flexibility for an owner occupant or the opportunity to secure a new tenant at current market rent. The second-floor unit offers two bedrooms and is currently occupied with a lease in place, providing immediate rental income. The property features gas forced-air heating, including a newer heating system and water heater. A great opportunity to build equity while benefiting from rental income—don’t miss your chance to make this multi-family property yours! This property was fully insulated in 2018 with Mass Save. Vinyl windows, hardwood floors, ceramic tiles, aluminum siding, laundry hook up in basement and second floor.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2026
$585,000
Original listing
Agent: Winter Properties Realty Group
Office: Century 21 Custom Home Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $585,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,246 | $397,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,246
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$397,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
Multi Family
Year Built
1840
Living Area
3,168 sq ft
Lot Size
0.14 acres
Stories
2
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
10
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Laminate
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven
Fireplace
None
Basement
Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry
None
Features
Kitchen, Living Rm/dining Rm Combo
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Covered
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,246
Assessed Value
$397,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Worcester
Property Overview
Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1840
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,168 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
2
Levels
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,168 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchCovered
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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:
Laminate
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven
Interior Features:
Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
Windows:
Basement:
Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1840
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned
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
C+
Columbus Park School
0.2 mi
|
#9 of 12
|
Score: 31.8
Improved 720 spots from last year
-26.4 below state avg
358 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Goddard School/Science Technical
0.3 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-
Canterbury School
0.7 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
Our Lady of the Angels School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
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-
Gates Lane School
0.9 mi
|
#736 of 825
|
Score: 33.4
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
550 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
1.1 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
Chandler Elementary Community School
1.2 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-
May Street School
1.2 mi
|
#692 of 825
|
Score: 36.3
Dropped 43 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
325 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
Seven Hills Foundation
1.4 mi
Grades K-12
Middle Schools
6 schools
Worcester SDA School
2.1 mi
Grades 01-08
The Nativity School of Worcester
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
B
Sullivan Middle School
1.7 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-
Worcester East Middle School
2.3 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
2.6 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
3.9 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
C-
University Park Campus School
0.3 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
0.6 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
1.2 mi
36 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Worcester Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 06-12
Notre Dame Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 07-12
Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Doherty Memorial High School
1.3 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
B
South High Community School
1.8 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
A+
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI
2.3 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
3.2 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
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78 Birch St, Worcester MA 01603
Worcester, MA 01603
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Winter Properties Realty Group
Listing Office
Century 21 Custom Home Realty
Office Phone
508-208-9848
Agent MLS ID
TM356826
Office MLS ID
AN8686
Listing Data Updated
Sep 16, 2026 11:13 AM EDT
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