22 Hollywood St Unit 4B · Worcester, MA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $915 – $1,699
Heat risk 4/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 93°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 16 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 27.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +14.9/30.0
- ARV discount +4.9/15.0
- DSCR +4.6/10.0
- Appreciation +4.6/10.0
- 1% rule +4.4/10.0
- Livability +4.4/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +2.0/10.0
- Rent growth +1.9/5.0
$224,900
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to this warm and inviting 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. It is in a convenient location near restaurant, shopping area, bus stops and about 9 min walking distance to Clark University. It has been nicely renovated in 2017 and beautifully maintained. This condo unit conveniently comes with an off-street deeded parking space, a private entrance, at ground level and in-unit washer/dryer hook up. The unit maybe best for an investor as a good tenant with a good payment is in the place as well as the huge demanding ground floor unit in the rental market.
Key facts
- Ground floor condo
- Private entrance
- $225 HOA
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Property features AI
Finance
- HOA & community: Monthly association fee of $225; Association covers water, sewer, insurance, grounds maintenance, and snow removal; Community amenities near public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facilities, highway access, houses of worship, schools, T-Station, and a university; Not a senior community
Exterior
- Parking: Deeded off-street parking (1 space, open)
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service 110 volts; Electric range
- Home design: Condominium, attached unit; Mid-rise building; Corner common wall; Entry on ground level (unit placement: ground); Approximately 3 stories
- Construction: Frame and brick construction; Shingle roof; Building known as 22 Hollywood Condo Complex; Approximately built (year per public records)
- Exterior features: Porch; Wood deck
Interior
- Kitchen: Tile flooring; Electric dryer and washer hookups; Range; Refrigerator
- Bedrooms: Master bedroom with laminate flooring; Second bedroom with laminate flooring
- Flooring: Laminate flooring; Tile (stone/ceramic)
- Bathrooms: Full bathroom with tiled tub and shower; Bathroom finished with stone/ceramic tile
- Heating & cooling: Baseboard heating
- Interior features: Open floor plan; Basement; Total of 4 rooms
- Laundry & utility: In-unit laundry
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $225k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $66 ($789/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $211k (6.3% below list).
- Recommended offer: $211k (6.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 6.6% vs local median 4.1% in Worcester — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 87/100 on livability (#9 in MA, #312 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, amenities A+, commute A+; Watch: cost of living D.
- Worcester (urban): math 17% / reading 30% proficiency, ranked #280 of 302 in MA (top 93%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 66% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: Woodland Academy (math 7% / reading 21%, grade F, #881 of 938 statewide, top 94%, 487 students, 0% FRL); Sullivan Middle (math 18% / reading 30%, grade F, #238 of 305 statewide, top 78%, 827 students, 0% FRL); South High Community (math 26% / reading 36%, grade F, #266 of 343 statewide, top 77%, 1,666 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 66% district-wide (66 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
- Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.2%/yr); 30 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 48% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,293 units permitted in Worcester County in 2024 (1,205 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $2,108/mo this rent would consume 49% of the median local household income ($51k/yr) (locally 2517% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-0.7%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 39 days — a 3% lower offer ($218k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 10y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
- Current owner paid $145k; list at $225k implies a 55% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1890 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 39 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1890 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.94% ✗
- Cap rate
- 6.64%
- Cash-on-cash
- 1.25%
- DSCR
- 1.06
- GRM
- 8.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $212,664
- List price
- $224,900
- Delta
- 5.75%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Projected returns pro-forma
-0.73% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -5.9%
- Equity multiple
- 0.74×
- Total profit
- $-16,076
- Equity at exit
- $57,255
- IRR
- -2.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.83×
- Total profit
- $-11,009
- Equity at exit
- $62,688
Cash invested: $62,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 20 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
- State Massachusetts
- 20 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+15
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 01610
- Home prices YoY
- -0.1%
- Rents YoY
- -2.2%
- Active inventory
- 30
- Price-to-rent
- 8.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,108 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,179
- Tax from tax record
- −$102 /mo · $1,219/yr
- Insurance
- −$94
- HOA
- −$225
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$443
- Net cashflow
- $66
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $193 | -5% $129 | +0% $66 | +5% $2 | +10% $-62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-101 | -5% $-18 | +0% $66 | +5% $149 | +10% $232 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $179 | -0.5pp $123 | base $66 | +0.5pp $7 | +1.0pp $-52 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $56,225
- Closing costs
- $6,747
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 Park Ave Unit 3R Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $2,000 | $1.82 | 16d | 1 | 0.25mi |
| 345 Park Ave Unit 3R Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $2,200 | $2.00 | 45d | 1 | 0.25mi |
| 2 Benefit St Unit 2 Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 900 | $1,850 | $2.06 | 45d | 1 | 0.34mi |
| 3 Allen St Unit 6 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1006 | $1,900 | $1.89 | 45d | 1 | 0.34mi |
| 5 Allen St Apt 4 Worcester, MA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 551 | $1,600 | $2.90 | 45d | 1 | 0.35mi |
| 23 Bellevue St Apt 1 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $2,400 | $2.18 | 25d | 1 | 0.40mi |
| 23 Bellevue St Unit 2 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $2,450 | $2.23 | 25d | 1 | 0.40mi |
| 2 Shirley St Unit 2 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,950 | $1.95 | 23d | 1 | 0.47mi |
| 45 Grand St Worcester, MA | 2.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1072 | $2,300 | $2.14 | 16d | 10 | 0.50mi |
| 47 Maywood St Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 820 | $1,890 | $2.30 | 45d | 1 | 0.54mi |
| 17 Hermon St Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 752 | $2,800 | $3.72 | 23d | 11 | 0.57mi |
| 70 Russell St Apt 6 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 950 | $2,300 | $2.42 | 25d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 17 Congress St Unit 2 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $1,849 | $1.68 | 16d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 78 Hollis St Apt 1 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1107 | $2,250 | $2.03 | 45d | 1 | 0.62mi |
| 37 Walworth St Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $1,995 | $2.35 | 21d | 1 | 0.64mi |
| 154 Lovell St Unit 1L Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 650 | $2,050 | $3.15 | 23d | 1 | 0.65mi |
| 154 Lovell St Unit 1 Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 650 | $2,001 | $3.08 | 16d | 1 | 0.65mi |
| 257 Pleasant St Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 874 | $1,900 | $2.17 | 21d | 2 | 0.65mi |
| 21 Sycamore St Unit 7 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 875 | $1,725 | $1.97 | 45d | 1 | 0.68mi |
| 78 Birch St Unit 2 Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $2,200 | $2.75 | 45d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 1004A Main St Unit 3 Worcester, MA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $1,600 | $2.29 | 16d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 78 Elm St Unit 1 Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $1,850 | $2.18 | 45d | 1 | 0.74mi |
| 5 Freeland Ter Unit 1 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $2,000 | $2.00 | 45d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 5 Freeland Ter Unit 3 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1066 | $2,200 | $2.06 | 45d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 145 Canterbury St Unit 2 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 900 | $2,500 | $2.78 | 23d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 5 Madison St Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 811 | $3,720 | $4.59 | 25d | 1 | 0.76mi |
| 600 Main St Worcester, MA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 766 | $1,951 | $2.55 | 16d | 17 | 0.76mi |
| 56 Elm St #1 Worcester, MA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 727 | $1,850 | $2.54 | 45d | 1 | 0.79mi |
| 120 Southgate St Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $2,000 | $2.00 | 45d | 1 | 0.83mi |
| 12 Tirrell St Apt 6 Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 901 | $1,800 | $2.00 | 45d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 6 Chatham St Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 943 | $3,700 | $3.92 | 45d | 3 | 0.85mi |
| 36 Cedar St Unit 1A Worcester, MA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 750 | $1,850 | $2.47 | 45d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 136 Russell St Unit 1A Worcester, MA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1061 | $2,650 | $2.50 | 45d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 1 Green Island Blvd Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 904 | $3,112 | $3.44 | 16d | 27 | 0.89mi |
| 71 June St Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 800 | $2,200 | $2.75 | 45d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 507 Main St Worcester, MA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 442 | $1,950 | $4.41 | 16d | 17 | 0.91mi |
| 1038 Main St Unit 1L Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,700 | $1.70 | 25d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 1038 Main St Unit 2R Worcester, MA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,800 | $1.80 | 45d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 50 Franklin St Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 690 | $2,117 | $3.07 | 16d | 29 | 0.94mi |
| 36 Roxbury St Unit 1 Worcester, MA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1100 | $2,450 | $2.23 | 21d | 1 | 0.95mi |
HOA detail condo
- Monthly dues
- $225 · $2,700/yr
- Assessments
- None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.
Listing history 29 events
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2026-06-22statusdays on market $224,900 Active 39 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $224,900 Price Changed 36 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $224,900 Price Changed 35 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $224,900 Price Changed 34 DOM
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2026-06-15pricestatus $224,900 Price Changed 33 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $234,900 Active 33 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $234,900 Active 31 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $234,900 Active 28 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $234,900 Active 27 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $234,900 Active 26 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $234,900 Active 25 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $234,900 Active 22 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $234,900 Active 21 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $234,900 Active 20 DOM
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2026-06-01statusdays on market $234,900 Active 19 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $234,900 Price Changed 18 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $234,900 Price Changed 17 DOM
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2026-05-13$244,900 New 530-char remark
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2022-05-24soldstatus $145,000
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2022-05-23soldstatus $145,000 Sold 557-char remark
Show marketing remark (557 chars)
Welcome to this warm and inviting 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. It is in a convenient location near restaurant, shopping area, bus stops and about 9 min walking distance to Clark University. It has been nicely renovated in 2017 and beautifully maintained. This condo unit conveniently comes with an off-street deeded parking space, a private entrance, at ground level and in-unit washer/dryer hook up. The unit maybe best for an investor as a good tenant with a good payment is in the place as well as the huge demanding ground floor unit in the rental market.
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2022-05-19status Under Agreement 557-char remark
Show marketing remark (557 chars)
Welcome to this warm and inviting 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. It is in a convenient location near restaurant, shopping area, bus stops and about 9 min walking distance to Clark University. It has been nicely renovated in 2017 and beautifully maintained. This condo unit conveniently comes with an off-street deeded parking space, a private entrance, at ground level and in-unit washer/dryer hook up. The unit maybe best for an investor as a good tenant with a good payment is in the place as well as the huge demanding ground floor unit in the rental market.
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2022-04-17status Under Agreement 557-char remark
Show marketing remark (557 chars)
Welcome to this warm and inviting 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. It is in a convenient location near restaurant, shopping area, bus stops and about 9 min walking distance to Clark University. It has been nicely renovated in 2017 and beautifully maintained. This condo unit conveniently comes with an off-street deeded parking space, a private entrance, at ground level and in-unit washer/dryer hook up. The unit maybe best for an investor as a good tenant with a good payment is in the place as well as the huge demanding ground floor unit in the rental market.
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2022-03-16$154,900 New 557-char remark
Show marketing remark (557 chars)
Welcome to this warm and inviting 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. It is in a convenient location near restaurant, shopping area, bus stops and about 9 min walking distance to Clark University. It has been nicely renovated in 2017 and beautifully maintained. This condo unit conveniently comes with an off-street deeded parking space, a private entrance, at ground level and in-unit washer/dryer hook up. The unit maybe best for an investor as a good tenant with a good payment is in the place as well as the huge demanding ground floor unit in the rental market.
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2017-06-19soldstatus $29,700 Sold
Show marketing remark (419 chars)
Great opportunity to own your own home at a very affordable price. Spacious unit in need of rehab. Close to downtown and Clark University.Buyers to assume all costs and responsibilities to have utilities turned on. All cash offers must have 10% EMD within 48 hours of accepted offer with no changes to the sellers addendum's. Property is being sold “as is” . Property will not qualify for FHA or VA loans.
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2017-02-24status Contingent
Show marketing remark (419 chars)
Great opportunity to own your own home at a very affordable price. Spacious unit in need of rehab. Close to downtown and Clark University.Buyers to assume all costs and responsibilities to have utilities turned on. All cash offers must have 10% EMD within 48 hours of accepted offer with no changes to the sellers addendum's. Property is being sold “as is” . Property will not qualify for FHA or VA loans.
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2017-02-04price $34,900
Show marketing remark (419 chars)
Great opportunity to own your own home at a very affordable price. Spacious unit in need of rehab. Close to downtown and Clark University.Buyers to assume all costs and responsibilities to have utilities turned on. All cash offers must have 10% EMD within 48 hours of accepted offer with no changes to the sellers addendum's. Property is being sold “as is” . Property will not qualify for FHA or VA loans.
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2017-01-04price $39,900
Show marketing remark (419 chars)
Great opportunity to own your own home at a very affordable price. Spacious unit in need of rehab. Close to downtown and Clark University.Buyers to assume all costs and responsibilities to have utilities turned on. All cash offers must have 10% EMD within 48 hours of accepted offer with no changes to the sellers addendum's. Property is being sold “as is” . Property will not qualify for FHA or VA loans.
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2016-12-01price $47,205
Show marketing remark (419 chars)
Great opportunity to own your own home at a very affordable price. Spacious unit in need of rehab. Close to downtown and Clark University.Buyers to assume all costs and responsibilities to have utilities turned on. All cash offers must have 10% EMD within 48 hours of accepted offer with no changes to the sellers addendum's. Property is being sold “as is” . Property will not qualify for FHA or VA loans.
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2016-10-13$49,500 New
Show marketing remark (419 chars)
Great opportunity to own your own home at a very affordable price. Spacious unit in need of rehab. Close to downtown and Clark University.Buyers to assume all costs and responsibilities to have utilities turned on. All cash offers must have 10% EMD within 48 hours of accepted offer with no changes to the sellers addendum's. Property is being sold “as is” . Property will not qualify for FHA or VA loans.
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast MA · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $1,219 · $102/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,993 · $166/mo
- Expected delta
- +$774/yr (+$64/mo · 63.5%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥93°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $25,298
- − Mortgage interest
- −$12,598
- − Property taxes
- −$1,219
- − Insurance
- −$1,124
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,024
- − Management
- −$2,024
- − HOA
- −$2,700
- − Depreciation
- −$6,543
- Taxable loss
- −$2,934
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$704
- After-tax cash flow
- $1,493/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Worcester
- NCES district ID
- 2513230
- Math proficiency
- 17% ▼ -15.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 30% ▼ -8.00%
- Median HH income
- $45,063
- Composite
- 20.3/100
- National rank
- #8615
- State rank
- #280 of 302 in MA
Livability — Worcester
- Score
- 87/100
- State rank
- #9
- US rank
- #312
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Worcester, MA
- County
- Worcester County · 487,911 people
- City population
- 207,324
- Metro
- Worcester, MA-CT
- Population (ZIP)
- 30,444
- Household income
- $51,472
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2517.0
Population outlook (Worcester County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 850,858 people
- By 2030
- 860,403 · +1.1%
- By 2040
- 869,902 · +2.2%
- By 2050
- 869,110 · +2.1%
- By 2075
- 870,120 · +2.3%
- By 2100
- 829,703 · -2.5%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.69)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 42% White 34% Two or more races 21% Black 13% Asian 6%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 21% Dominican 8%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 4% Lithuanian 3% Hispanic 2%
- Foreign-born
- 27% · Canada, Vietnam, China
- Languages at home
- 48% English-only · Spanish 35% Other Indo-European 4% Vietnamese 2%
Political lean MEDSL · Worcester
- 2024 margin
- D (+10.0) · D 53.9% · R 43.9% · Other 2.2%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -3.8pp toward R · 2008: 13.8pp · 2024: 10.0pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+10.0 2020: D+17.8 2016: D+10.5 2012: D+9.2 2008: D+13.8
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -0.73%
- Current HPI
- 485.4378
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -2.22%
- Metro
- Worcester, MA-CT
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.28%
- F500 in state
- 38
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 3 | $17B |
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| Insurance | 2 | $84B |
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| Retail | 2 | $76B |
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| Life Sciences | 1 | $43B |
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| Energy Technology | 1 | $31B |
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| Aerospace / Defense | 1 | $18B |
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Price history
+354.3% since first listed14 events — show timeline
- 2026-06-15 Price Changed $224,900 MLS PIN
- 2026-05-28 Price Changed $234,900 MLS PIN
- 2026-05-13 Listed $244,900 MLS PIN
- 2022-05-24 Sold (Public Records) $145,000 Public Records
- 2022-05-23 Sold (MLS) $145,000 MLS PIN
- 2022-05-19 Pending — MLS PIN
- 2022-04-17 Pending — MLS PIN
- 2022-03-16 Listed $154,900 MLS PIN
- 2017-06-19 Sold (MLS) $29,700 MLS PIN
- 2017-02-24 Pending — MLS PIN
- 2017-02-04 Price Changed $34,900 MLS PIN
- 2017-01-04 Price Changed $39,900 MLS PIN
- 2016-12-01 Price Changed $47,205 MLS PIN
- 2016-10-13 Listed $49,500 MLS PIN
Property tax history
+0.5%/yrLatest (2023): $1,219 · +9.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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