OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2021 for $525K

$829,158

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $815/mo

•

4,110

sq ft

178 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609

About this home

INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE. Large 3 family with great potential being sold "AS IS". Located right next to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Updates include :Roof replaced in 2008, 4 exterior electric meter sockets in 2010, 2nd and 3rd floor units electric heat, service panel and wiring in 2010, replacement windows throughout in 2015. Blown-in attic insulation done by Mass Save in 2014. New boiler for 1st floor unit awaiting installation and all baseboard heaters are roughed in and on the test loop. Each unit has 3 bedrooms, hardwood flooring, and original woodwork. Current rents well below market rate. Huge potential for rental income. Group showings only of the basement and the 1st and 3rd floor units beginning Saturday Sept. 4th and Sunday Sept. 5th, 1:00-3:00.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

4,888 sq ftLot Size

$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Bruce Linnehan • Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester

Bought with Brian Allen • Property Investors & Advisors, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72888484

Redfin Estimate

$829,158

$304K since sold in October 2021$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($848K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$1,022,000
A
12 beds3 baths3,972 sq ft
176 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$920,000
B
10 beds3 baths3,444 sq ft
31 Lee St, Worcester, MA 01602
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$705,000
C
9 beds3 baths3,456 sq ft
122 Piedmont St, Worcester, MA 01609
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,051,020
D
12 beds3 baths4,290 sq ft
167 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01609
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$710,000
E
9 beds3 baths3,948 sq ft
4 Preston St, Worcester, MA 01610
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$680,000
F
7 beds3.5 baths3,798 sq ft
10 Trowbridge Rd, Worcester, MA 01609

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Market trends in 01609, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.6%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$617K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$389,900
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$1,750,865
9 beds9 baths3,146 sq ft
28 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609
$589,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,813 sq ft
29 Whisper Dr, Worcester, MA 01609
$829,900
3 beds3 baths2,916 sq ft
31 Hancock Hill Dr, Worcester, MA 01609
$299,900
1 bed1 bath1,026 sq ft
38 Elm St #4, Worcester, MA 01609
$709,000
4 beds3 baths2,052 sq ft
560 Salisbury, Worcester, MA 01609
$564,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,080 sq ft
11 Forest Hill Dr, Worcester, MA 01609
$489,900
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Sale history for 178 Russell St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72888484

Oct 6, 2021

Sold

$525,000

$128/sq ft

Sep 5, 2021

Contingent

—

Aug 31, 2021

Listed

$525,000

$128/sq ft

MLS PIN #30441505

Nov 24, 2000

Sold

$139,900

$34/sq ft

Sep 9, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Sep 1, 2000

Listed

$139,900

$34/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,067 (+19.9%)

$69,500 + $353,600

$423,100

2022

$5,059 (−9.5%)

$55,600 + $277,000

$332,600

2021

$5,591 (+26.7%)

$44,500 + $298,900

$343,400

2020

$4,413 (+0.4%)

$44,200 + $215,400

$259,600

2019

$4,397 (+2.4%)

$38,600 + $205,700

$244,300

2018

$4,293 (+6.9%)

$38,600 + $188,400

$227,000

2017

$4,017 (+4.8%)

$38,600 + $170,400

$209,000

2016

$3,833 (+5.4%)

$27,900 + $158,100

$186,000

2014

$3,636 (+4.4%)

$27,900 + $158,200

$186,100

2013

$3,484 (+6.8%)

$31,600 + $155,900

$187,500

2012

$3,262 (−0.5%)

$31,600 + $160,500

$192,100

2011

$3,278 (+2.5%)

$53,200 + $150,900

$204,100

2010

$3,198 (−24.0%)

$53,200 + $157,900

$211,100

2009

$4,208

$87,500 + $224,200

$311,700

Tax history for 178 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,067 (+19.9%)

$69,500 + $353,600

$423,100

2022

$5,059 (−9.5%)

$55,600 + $277,000

$332,600

2021

$5,591 (+26.7%)

$44,500 + $298,900

$343,400

2020

$4,413 (+0.4%)

$44,200 + $215,400

$259,600

2019

$4,397 (+2.4%)

$38,600 + $205,700

$244,300

2018

$4,293 (+6.9%)

$38,600 + $188,400

$227,000

2017

$4,017 (+4.8%)

$38,600 + $170,400

$209,000

2016

$3,833 (+5.4%)

$27,900 + $158,100

$186,000

2014

$3,636 (+4.4%)

$27,900 + $158,200

$186,100

2013

$3,484 (+6.8%)

$31,600 + $155,900

$187,500

2012

$3,262 (−0.5%)

$31,600 + $160,500

$192,100

2011

$3,278 (+2.5%)

$53,200 + $150,900

$204,100

2010

$3,198 (−24.0%)

$53,200 + $157,900

$211,100

2009

$4,208

$87,500 + $224,200

$311,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,110

Year built

1905

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Worcester County

APN

1772977

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 18
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,110
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 47
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,591
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric

Location

Location Information
Directions: Park Ave to Highland to Russell St.
UnparsedAddress: 178 Russell St, Worcester MA 01609

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,110
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1772977

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Elm Park Community School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Forest Grove Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

Doherty Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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 93° expected this year, 17 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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$788,000 – $954,000

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Home values near 178 Russell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
186 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2372 Sq. Ft.	$499,899
182 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3222 Sq. Ft.	$673,147

Address	Redfin Estimate
190 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2890 Sq. Ft.	$632,969
176 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 12 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3972 Sq. Ft.	$1,032,669

Address	Redfin Estimate
172 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3990 Sq. Ft.	$872,591
198 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2044 Sq. Ft.	$494,241

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