Welcome to this charming Cape-style cottage nestled on a picturesque street in downtown Leominster, where convenience meets cozy living. Just minutes from local restaurants, shopping, parks, and major commuter routes, this home offers an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone seeking a simpler lifestyle. The inviting backyard is a true highlight, featuring a fully fenced yard with established perennial gardens, raised planting beds, garden plots, and a storage shed. A spacious rear deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, entertain friends, or simply relax while overlooking the beautiful outdoor space. Inside, the home embraces comfortable, minimalist living. The first floor offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, and direct access to the backyard deck and gardens. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms filled with natural light. With its character, charm, and endless potential, this delightful cottage is ready for your personal touches to transform it into the home you've always envisioned.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
9,920 sq ftLot Size
$346Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Donna Landry• Keller Williams Realty North Central
Welcome home! This cape-style cottage has been lovingly cared for over the years, and is now ready for its next owner. Beautifully manicured backyard with barbeque area, deck, garden plots, raised beds, and a storage shed-- perfect for year-round lounging and entertaining. Great interior layout: living room, dining room, laundry area, kitchen, and full bath make up the first floor. The second floor has two bedrooms, each with a generous closet. Many upgrades have been made to the house recently: newer roof, new solar panels, new heat pump, ductless mini splits, energy-efficient gas hot water tank, newer windows; the list goes on. Close to the center of town. Shopping, groceries, pharmacies, Dunkin' Donuts all nearby. Easy access to Routes 2 and 190. A must-see.
Public Records
Oct 23, 2002
Sold
$151,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 22, 2001
Sold
$108,500
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 1990
Sold
$74,500
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 27, 1987
Sold
$56,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,953 (+5.8%)
$108,600 + $145,800
$254,400
2022
$3,736 (+12.8%)
$94,400 + $131,200
$225,600
2021
$3,312 (+5.2%)
$73,500 + $109,200
$182,700
2020
$3,148 (+4.0%)
$73,500 + $101,600
$175,100
2019
$3,026 (+9.2%)
$70,000 + $93,200
$163,200
2018
$2,770 (+3.2%)
$68,000 + $75,300
$143,300
2017
$2,683 (+5.8%)
$63,500 + $72,500
$136,000
2016
$2,536 (+6.6%)
$63,500 + $66,000
$129,500
2014
$2,378 (+4.4%)
$66,700 + $59,200
$125,900
2013
$2,277 (+5.3%)
$66,700 + $60,100
$126,800
2012
$2,162 (−1.1%)
$66,700 + $62,600
$129,300
2011
$2,185 (+4.6%)
$74,100 + $67,700
$141,800
2010
$2,088 (−0.1%)
$78,500 + $72,600
$151,100
2009
$2,091
$90,400 + $83,400
$173,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
822
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
822
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1583536
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 9, 2024.
RB
Residence B District
Set aside areas of the city for denser residential uses that include single-family, two-family dwellings, and limited apartments
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Leominster, MA • 01453
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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74
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63
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51
34
37
22
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Feb
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Aug
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Leominster. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
4.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 48R Manchester St
$326,092
$1,092 over list price of $325K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $310K to $420K.