188 Park Ave Aka 127 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 01609
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Exceptional Investment Opportunity in the Heart of the WPI Student Rental Market! Fully renovated 14-bedroom, 5-bath three-decker offering outstanding cash flow and long-term stability. This property underwent a complete, high-end renovation in 2025 with all work professionally permitted and inspected. Major improvements include brand-new kitchens with granite counters, beautifully tiled bathrooms, new flooring throughout, all-new plumbing, electrical and gas heating systems, new water heaters, and a complete fire sprinkler system, coin Op laundry system, along with numerous additional upgrades.The property is fully leased to WPI students through Summer 2027, providing immediate, predictable rental income. Situated in one of Worcester's most sought-after student housing locations, this turnkey investment also features a large paved parking lot with ample off-street parkinga highly desirable amenity for students. Additional spacious former basement apartment offers great potential value add possibilities
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,035 sq ftLot Size
$239Price/Sq.Ft.
12 spacesParking
Listed by Brian Allen• Property Investors & Advisors, LLC
Listed by • Property Investors & Advisors, LLC
Bought with Prakash Adhikari• Century 21 XSELL REALTY
Sale and tax history for 188 Park Ave Aka 127 Institute Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73558186
Sep 25, 2026
Sold
$1,230,000
$239/sq ft
Aug 24, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2026
Relisted
—
Aug 3, 2026
Listed
$1,350,000
$263/sq ft
Aug 3, 2026
Listing Removed
—
MLS PIN #73257939
Nov 19, 2024
Sold
$700,000
$136/sq ft
Jul 11, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 26, 2024
Listed
$750,000
$146/sq ft
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***MULTIPLE OFFERS- HIGHEST AND BEST, WED JULY 3RD @ 5PM***NEW LISTING***INVESTORS TAKE NOTE!!****PRIME LOCATION WITH HIGH VISIBILITY AND EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS ***CORNER OF PARK AVE AND INSTITUTE***LOCAL BUSINESS OPERATED FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS ON THE FIRST FLOOR** GREAT SPACE WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL AND LARGE RENTAL UNITS ON THE SECOND & THIRD FLOOR FOR ADDED INCOME*** THE SECOND FLOOR FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS, LARGE LIVING, PANTRY, LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN, TWO FULL BATHROOMS AND MUDROOM***THIRD FLOOR FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS, LIVING ROOM, PANTRY, LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN, BATHROOM, MUDROOM AND BONUS OFFICE/UTILITY SPACE (UNHEATED)***BOTH RENTAL UNITS FEATURE HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT***OFF STREET PARKING THREE SIDES OF THE BUILDING**BE PART OF EVERYTHING WORCESTER HAS TO OFFER WITH HOSPITALS, COLLEGES, HANOVER THEATER, ECOTARIUM, RAILERS HOCKEY & WOO SOX BASEBALL!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$113,000 + $299,500
$412,500
2022
$90,400 + $238,700
$329,100
2021
$72,300 + $150,000
$222,300
2020
$67,000 + $121,000
$188,000
2014
$54,700 + $123,100
$177,800
2013
$54,100 + $102,300
$156,400
2012
$54,100 + $124,700
$178,800
2011
$67,400 + $209,400
$276,800
2010
$67,400 + $209,500
$276,900
2009
$75,900 + $216,900
$292,800
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,034
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Worcester County
APN
1772921
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 12
Parking Spaces: 12
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,140
Foundation Details: Irregular
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family
Above Grade Finished Area: 5140
Levels: 3
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,859.02
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Location Information
Directions: Park and Institute. AKA 127 Institute RD
UnparsedAddress: 188 Park Ave Aka 127 Institute Rd, Worcester MA 01609
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,034
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1772921
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Tenants Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Forest Grove Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Doherty Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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4/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.49M
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