8 Cardinal, Worcester MA 01602

Worcester, MA 01602 • Tatnuck
$499,000
Est. $3,141/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,743
Sq Ft
$286
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1939
Year Built
1
Garage Space
8 hours 9 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Aug 27, 2026 • MLS# 73568873 Copied! • Updated Aug 27, 2026

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About this home

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled in the sought-after Tatnuck area, situated on a beautiful tree-lined street with sidewalks. The inviting interior features a cozy living room with a beautiful fireplace, a dining room, and an open cabinet packed kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A first-floor bedroom offers flexibility and convenience, whether used as a guest room, home office, or primary bedroom alternative. A convenient mudroom provides easy access to the private, fenced-in backyard—your own peaceful outdoor retreat. Enjoy the lovely pergola, established perennial gardens, and mature fruit trees that add beauty and character throughout the seasons.Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet along with two additional nicely sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing comfortable living space for family and guests.The property also offers the convenience of a one-car garage and a location close to shopping, restaurants, colleges, parks, UMass Memorial Medical Center, and major commuter routes. A wonderful blend of comfort, character, and outdoor charm in a highly desirable location—this Tatnuck home is one you won’t want to miss!

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 27, 2026
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Sandy McGinnis Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,017 $380,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,017
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$380,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1939
Living Area 1,743 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement
Features Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Tandem
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,017
Assessed Value $380,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Buyer Buyer Agent Do Due Diligence.per Sellers Wood Stove In The Basement Heats The Entire House Other Than The Primary Bedroom .primary Bedroom Heated By A Pellet Stove.
Exclusions Washer & Dryer
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Worcester

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1939
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,743 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Mud Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1939
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Garden
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
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
D
Tatnuck School
0.2 mi | #773 of 824 | Score: 30.8
Dropped 172 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
376 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
0.5 mi | #810 of 824 | Score: 26.1
Dropped 223 spots from last year
-32.1 below state avg
519 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
May Street School
0.8 mi | #682 of 824 | Score: 36.5
Dropped 33 spots from last year
-21.7 below state avg
310 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
B+
Flagg Street School
0.9 mi | #282 of 824 | Score: 51.3
Improved 23 spots from last year
-6.9 below state avg
412 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-06
The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create.
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
West Tatnuck School
1.2 mi | #414 of 824 | Score: 47.4
Dropped 197 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
343 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Midland Street School
1.2 mi | #711 of 824 | Score: 34.6
Dropped 188 spots from last year
-23.6 below state avg
249 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-06
C
Nelson Place School
1.8 mi | #594 of 824 | Score: 41.2
Dropped 134 spots from last year
-17 below state avg
621 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Columbus Park School
1.9 mi | #9 of 12 | Score: 31.6
Improved 720 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
381 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Francis J McGrath Elementary School
1.9 mi | #784 of 824 | Score: 29.6
Dropped 143 spots from last year
-28.6 below state avg
200 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

6 schools
Worcester SDA School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-08
The Nativity School of Worcester
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C+
Forest Grove Middle School
1.9 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
B
Sullivan Middle School
2.4 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+
Burncoat Middle School
3.4 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
C-
Worcester East Middle School
3.7 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
H

High Schools

10 schools
Notre Dame Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Claremont Academy
2.2 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
C-
University Park Campus School
2.4 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
Worcester Alternative High School
3.1 mi
36 students Diverse
Grades 07-12
Worcester Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 06-12
Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
4.1 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Doherty Memorial High School
1.5 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
B
South High Community School
2.4 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
A+
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI
2.5 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
C
Burncoat Senior High School
3.4 mi | #278 of 346 | Score: 43.5
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-14.7 below state avg
1,073 students Diverse
18 sports • 778 athletes
Early College Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Tatnuck

8 Cardinal, Worcester MA 01602

Worcester, MA 01602

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sandy McGinnis
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester
Office Phone 508-795-7500
Agent MLS ID K9502987
Office MLS ID AN6245
Listing Data Updated Aug 27, 2026 6:54 AM EDT
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