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$475,000

96 Lake Ave Worcester, MA 01604

3 beds
2 full
1,598 sqft
0.2 acres
$297 / sqft
House

Property details

About 96 Lake Ave

Location, location, location! This incredible 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home across the street from Lake Quinsigamond with unbeatable convenience. Short distance to Quinsiganmond State Park with lake access, UMASS Medical and UMASS School, shops and restaurants. Worcester/Shrewsbury line location offers best of both worlds. Bonus: Established hair salon business with four year license included- perfect investment opportunity! Recent upgrades include New double shingle roof, electrical and heating systems. Zoned RL-7Don't miss this rare combination of residential confort and business potential in this desirable lake community. Schedule your showing today!First showing at the OH Saturday, August 2nd, 10 am-11:30am

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,598 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1885
ParkingDetached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73411473
Garage1 space
WaterfrontLake Front

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Waterfront: Lake Front
  • Exterior: Covered Patio/Deck
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $475,000
  • Price/SqFt: $297
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,557
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Living Area: 1,598 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73411473
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
  • Office Phone: (508) 877-6500
  • Listing Agent: Elena Scaplen

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 30, 2001
Home Sold
$166,000
Jul 03, 2001
Home Sold
$146,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$331,400$4,557
2023$305,000$4,374
2022$265,000$4,031
2021$242,000$3,940
2020$222,200$3,777
2019$202,300$3,641

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Lake View

Public District KG-6

0.2 mi

133 Coburn Ave

8

Calvin Coolidge Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.6 mi

1 Florence St

6

Belmont Street Community

Public District PK-6

1.5 mi

170 Belmont 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 $46,926. Most Worcester, MA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

40%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

73%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

4%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
37%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 96 Lake Ave

The listing price of 96 Lake Ave property is $475,000.

The property 96 Lake Ave is a house located in Worcester, Massachusetts, 01604.

Active Listing: 96 Lake Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 96 Lake Ave are: Lake View (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Calvin Coolidge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Belmont Street Community (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Learning First Charter Public School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oak Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Worcester East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Worcester Technical High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ma Academy for Math and Science School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,557 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 30, 2001 for $166,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 96 Lake Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 96 Lake Ave is 1,598 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 96 Lake Ave is 1885.

This home is located at 96 Lake Ave in Worcester, MA and zip code 01604 in the East Worcester neighborhood. This 1,598 square foot home, which was built in 1885, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $475,000.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Worcester, MA there were more than 66 sold above asking price, over 29 sold below and more than 19 were sold right at the asked price. In June 2025 in Worcester, MA there were 5.1% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $455,000.

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

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