This well-maintained 6-unit student rental property at 18 Crystal St Worcester, MA features six spacious 5-bedroom 2-bathroom units totaling 12,423 SF of living area. Each unit was extensively renovated and reconfigured to current layouts in 2021. Renovations include new kitchens, adding a second full bathroom, new electrical, new windows, and a new roof. Additionally, each unit has their own coin-op laundry room. All units are separately metered for heat, hot water, and electricity which the tenants pay directly. Following the renovation the seller has exclusively rented to students and hasn’t had a single vacant unit. The units are currently rented to a mix of Clark University graduate students and Anna Maria College athletes. 18 Crystal is well-positioned in Worcester just steps from Clark University and a short drive to the other colleges. Listed at a 8.8% cap rate.
Many updates have been completed over the past few years. Updates include a rubber roof, windows, exterior paint and kitchen cabinets with counters. Each apartment is approximately 2000 square feet and can be set up as five bedrooms. There is a separate gas heating system for each apartment and a modern fire detection system has been installed for the entire building. separate utilities but electricity is included for one of the first floor units, Unit 6 7 Rooms 4 bedrooms 1 full bat on 3rd fl similar to other units rent amount $1,500 gas heat
MLS PIN #72239552
Dec 19, 2017
Sold
$799,900
$64/sq ft
Oct 14, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2017
Listed
$799,900
$64/sq ft
+25
Walking distance to Clark University.This very large property is ready for the next owner. Many updates have been completed by the current owner. Major updates include a rubber roof, new windows, exterior paint and kitchen cabinets with counters. Each apartment is approximately 2000 square feet and can be set up as five bedrooms. There is a separate gas heating system for each apartment and a modern fire detection system has been installed for the entire building. This is a turn key investment opportunity.
Public Records
Oct 21, 2003
Sold
$510,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1990
Sold
$155,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,134 (+7.7%)
$14,100 + $1,041,300
$1,055,400
2022
$14,046 (+4.1%)
$14,100 + $909,400
$923,500
2021
$13,499 (+20.1%)
$14,100 + $815,100
$829,200
2020
$11,244 (−0.8%)
$14,100 + $647,300
$661,400
2019
$11,338 (+32.7%)
$13,500 + $616,400
$629,900
2018
$8,547 (−1.6%)
$13,500 + $438,500
$452,000
2017
$8,687 (−4.0%)
$13,500 + $438,500
$452,000
2016
$9,052 (+6.6%)
$43,200 + $396,000
$439,200
2014
$8,488 (+12.7%)
$38,400 + $396,000
$434,400
2013
$7,534 (+0.2%)
$38,000 + $367,500
$405,500
2012
$7,519 (−4.1%)
$38,000 + $404,800
$442,800
2011
$7,842 (−8.1%)
$95,400 + $392,900
$488,300
2010
$8,536 (+10.6%)
$95,400 + $468,000
$563,400
2009
$7,721
$107,300 + $464,600
$571,900
Public record
Beds
18
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
12,402
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Worcester County
APN
1768753
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 26, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 12
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 42
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
Lease: Y
Unit #4 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 12,423
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Stories (Total): 5
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Property Information
PropertySubType: 5-9 Family
Above Grade Finished Area: 12423
Levels: 5
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,668
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 18 Crystal St, Worcester MA 01603
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: University
Public facts
Beds: 18
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 12,402
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1768753
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 26, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Goddard School of Science & Technology
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
University Pk Campus School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
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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, 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
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Worcester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.