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$280,000

49 John St Worcester, MA 01609

3 beds
1 full
819 sqft
0.07 acres
$342 / sqft
House

Property details

About 49 John St

Nice 2 bedroom Cape that needs updating. Kitchen with darker oak cabinets open to dining room area…sliders lead to deck, back yard and shed. Carpeted livingroom with recessed lighting & vent pipe for future pellet stove. Natural gas heat. Tankless hot water wall unit. Hardwood stairs & same hardwood wall paneling leading to 2nd floor. Large primary front bedroom with smaller bedroom in the back. 1st floor laundry in closet in eat in dining area. Replacement windows. Original roof no leaks. Great as condo alternative. Convenient location close to highway access, downtown, schools & universities like WPI, hospitals UMass & St. Vincent's, Polar Park, shopping, restaurants, hotels, churches, theaters. Compact living great alternative to condo or renting an apartment with high monthly rental prices these days. Investors can rent out to students of nearby colleges & medical school. Move in condition, renovate it after owning, room by room.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
Size819 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.07 Acres
Year built1870
ParkingOff Street, Tandem, Paved
MLS #73398290

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Plywood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Exterior: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Architectural Style: Cape, Cottage
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $280,000
  • Price/SqFt: $341
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,838
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: off West Street from Highland Street
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Living Area: 819 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73398290
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Vision
  • Office Phone: (508) 595-9900
  • Listing Agent: Maria Reed

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 26, 1998
Home Sold
$79,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$206,400$2,838
2023$190,700$2,735
2022$166,200$2,528
2021$145,100$2,362
2020$131,700$2,239
2019$118,600$2,135

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Elm Park Community

Public District KG-6

0.1 mi

23 N Ashland St

5

Chandler Elementary Community

Public District KG-6

0.6 mi

114 Chandler St

4

Jacob Hiatt Magnet

Public Magnet PK-6

0.8 mi

772 Main St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,045. The most common annual income of people living in Worcester, MA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

42%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

78%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
57%
18-34 yrs old
26%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • UFCUFC
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Burger KingBurger King
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • BuickBuick
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 49 John St

The listing price of 49 John St property is $280,000.

The property 49 John St is a house located in Worcester, Massachusetts, 01609.

Accepting Backup Offers: 49 John St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 49 John St are: Elm Park Community (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Chandler Elementary Community (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jacob Hiatt Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Learning First Charter Public School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Forest Grove Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Worcester East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Doherty Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ma Academy for Math and Science School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Claremont Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,838 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 26, 1998 for $79,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 49 John St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 49 John St is 819 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 49 John St is 1870.

This home is located at 49 John St in Worcester, MA and zip code 01609 in the Elm Park neighborhood. This 819 square foot home, which was built in 1870, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $280,000.

Over 66 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Worcester, MA. In the same period over 29 listings were sold below the listed price and 19 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Worcester, MA increased by 5.1% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $455,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 25 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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