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About this home
Charming 1926 brick Colonial in the heart of Shrewsbury Center, offering timeless character, generous living space, and a prime location. This inviting 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a warm living room with fireplace, updated kitchen with granite countertops and newer appliances, and freshly painted interiors. A level, beautifully yard offers a wonderful setting for gardening, outdoor enjoyment, and entertaining. Recent updates include a brand-new gas heating system and additional mini-split systems for year-round comfort. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to Shrewsbury Center and the soccer fields, with Lakeway Commons shopping, dining, and amenities just minutes away. A rare opportunity to own a spacious, move-in-ready Colonial that blends classic charm with modern comfort in a highly desirable Shrewsbury location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$253Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Van Khanh Nguyen• Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester
Median sale price in this area is $523,283. (25% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full basement
11 total rooms
Fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor with laminate flooring
Bedroom 2 on the first floor with laminate flooring
Bedroom 3 on the first floor with laminate flooring
Bedroom 4 on the first floor with laminate flooring
Bedroom 5 on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Master bathroom present
First-floor half bath with hardwood flooring
First-floor full bath
Second-floor full bath with tub
Kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Range
Range hood
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the first floor
Flooring
Laminate flooring in main living areas and most first-floor bedrooms
Hardwood flooring in some rooms including second-floor bedroom
Tile (stone/ceramic) in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Heating: baseboard and heat pump; natural gas available
Cooling: heat pump
Exterior features
Patio
Exterior storage
Level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Brick exterior color
Parking
Four off-street parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Built approximately (year from public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
Gas for range
HOA & community
Community offers nearby public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, medical facility, bike path, highway access, private and public schools, T-Station, and university access
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to this warm, inviting Tudor-style home with curb appeal and charm, situated on an beautiful level lot on a dead end street. If you are looking for an ideal family home or a house with a multi-generational option you have found it with this gem. This wonderful home offers over 2700 SF of living space. The first floor boasts a vintage kitchen, freshly painted dining & living room with fireplace, family room, porch/pantry, a study and one and a half baths w/master bedroom potential. The second floor offers a master bedroom with double closets, walk up attic access, and an additional nice-sized freshly painted bedroom and a full vintage bath. The basement offers tons of storage. Young efficient gas furnace. This desirable center location has easy access to most major routes and a very short walk to Oak and Sherwood Middle schools as well as the new Shrewsbury Public Library.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,359 (+2.9%)
$241,500 + $319,400
$560,900
2022
$7,152 (+30.6%)
$241,500 + $265,400
$506,900
2020
$5,478 (+2.6%)
$193,200 + $246,100
$439,300
2019
$5,341 (+8.0%)
$176,400 + $248,500
$424,900
2018
$4,946 (+5.5%)
$167,200 + $223,500
$390,700
2017
$4,689 (+1.5%)
$151,500 + $214,000
$365,500
2016
$4,619 (+1.9%)
$141,500 + $213,800
$355,300
2015
$4,533 (+13.8%)
$134,900 + $208,500
$343,400
2014
$3,984 (+4.8%)
$118,900 + $208,500
$327,400
2013
$3,801 (−6.7%)
$135,800 + $189,900
$325,700
2012
$4,076 (+4.1%)
$135,800 + $231,100
$366,900
2011
$3,915 (+0.9%)
$135,800 + $231,100
$366,900
2010
$3,880 (+9.0%)
$145,200 + $231,100
$376,300
2009
$3,559
$176,200 + $191,500
$367,700
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,764
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,764
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1677124
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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 94° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Shrewsbury, MA • 01545
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 30 St James Rd
$700,995
$1,095 over list price of $700K
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