**EXCELLENT TURN-KEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY** Fully-rented 7-unit located a block from downtown Main St & less than a mile to the NEW Polar Park, future home of Worcester Red Sox & thriving Canal district development project. Property consists of (5) - 3 bed units; (2) - 4 bed units. Property well-maintained & professionally managed. Gross rent-roll below market @ $111,888; and operating expenses @ $29,000/year. See attached income & expense breakdown. All utilities are separate. Cost/Unit of $157,000 makes it an attractive investment. Polar Park, a 10,000-seat baseball stadium,140-room extended stay hotel, 110-room boutique hotel, 225 market-rate apts, 96,000 sqft office building above, 50,000 sqft of retail & restaurants, 500+ parking spaces. This is an exciting time for the city of Worcester. The following colleges are between 4 min &10 min drive from the building (WPI, Holy Cross, Clark, Assumption College, Worcester State, UMass Medical School, Becker & Mass College of Pharmacy)
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
5,777 sq ftLot Size
$135Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stephen Martin• Lux Realty North Shore
Bought with Nina Sable• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
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Market trends in 01608, MA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
+0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$167K
$33K MoM
Avg. days on market
36d
14 days MoM
Recently sold homes
8
1 MoM
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Sale history for 21 Sycamore St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72788421
Jun 21, 2021
Sold
$1,100,000
$135/sq ft
Feb 22, 2021
Listed
$1,089,000
$133/sq ft
MLS PIN #71933076
May 11, 2016
Sold
$430,000
$53/sq ft
Mar 23, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 18, 2016
Price Changed
$439,900
$54/sq ft
Nov 16, 2015
Listed
$450,000
$55/sq ft
+14
Large 7 unit building available. 5 3-bedrooms, 2 4-bedroom units. Lead certificates for all units. All units completely remodeled in 2013 including kitchens with granite counter tops, updated wiring, plumbing, windows, heating systems and hot water tanks. Exterior was painted recently with 50 year paint and major part of roof was redone in 2015. Tenants pay heat, landlord pays hot water.
MLS PIN #71574660
Dec 18, 2013
Sold
$415,000
$51/sq ft
Sep 18, 2013
Contingent
—
Aug 26, 2013
Listed
$434,000
$53/sq ft
+3
Terrific 7 unit! Completely remodeled, NEW kitchens w granite counter tops, NEW baths, NEW plumbing, NEW electrical, NEW furnaces and HW tanks! An investors dream, no work needed! Separately metered units. 100% occupied! Painted siding with 50 year paint, replacement windows, good roof. Owner says out of his range to operate so sell!
MLS PIN #70965511
Feb 11, 2010
Sold
$250,000
$31/sq ft
Feb 5, 2010
Contingent
—
Nov 4, 2009
Price Changed
$275,000
$34/sq ft
Nov 4, 2009
Relisted
—
Oct 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2009
Price Changed
$299,999
$37/sq ft
Aug 25, 2009
Listed
$320,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 2005
Sold
$450,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 1987
Sold
$120,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,726 (+7.7%)
$82,700 + $1,083,700
$1,166,400
2022
$15,523 (+22.4%)
$66,200 + $954,400
$1,020,600
2021
$12,679 (+53.4%)
$47,300 + $731,500
$778,800
2020
$8,265 (−0.9%)
$47,300 + $438,900
$486,200
2019
$8,336 (−1.8%)
$52,000 + $411,100
$463,100
2018
$8,487 (−1.6%)
$52,000 + $396,800
$448,800
2017
$8,626 (+2.1%)
$52,000 + $396,800
$448,800
2016
$8,450 (+28.2%)
$47,300 + $362,700
$410,000
2014
$6,589 (+22.2%)
$33,300 + $303,900
$337,200
2013
$5,390 (+0.6%)
$32,900 + $257,200
$290,100
2012
$5,359 (+3.9%)
$32,900 + $282,700
$315,600
2011
$5,157 (+10.8%)
$82,700 + $238,400
$321,100
2010
$4,654 (−2.2%)
$82,700 + $224,500
$307,200
2009
$4,760
$107,300 + $245,300
$352,600
Tax history for 21 Sycamore St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,726 (+7.7%)
$82,700 + $1,083,700
$1,166,400
2022
$15,523 (+22.4%)
$66,200 + $954,400
$1,020,600
2021
$12,679 (+53.4%)
$47,300 + $731,500
$778,800
2020
$8,265 (−0.9%)
$47,300 + $438,900
$486,200
2019
$8,336 (−1.8%)
$52,000 + $411,100
$463,100
2018
$8,487 (−1.6%)
$52,000 + $396,800
$448,800
2017
$8,626 (+2.1%)
$52,000 + $396,800
$448,800
2016
$8,450 (+28.2%)
$47,300 + $362,700
$410,000
2014
$6,589 (+22.2%)
$33,300 + $303,900
$337,200
2013
$5,390 (+0.6%)
$32,900 + $257,200
$290,100
2012
$5,359 (+3.9%)
$32,900 + $282,700
$315,600
2011
$5,157 (+10.8%)
$82,700 + $238,400
$321,100
2010
$4,654 (−2.2%)
$82,700 + $224,500
$307,200
2009
$4,760
$107,300 + $245,300
$352,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
23
Baths
7
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
8,176
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Worcester County
APN
1763831
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 7
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 39
Unit #1 Information
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
Lease: Y
Unit #3 Information
Lease: Y
Unit #4 Information
Lease: Y
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,176
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: blue
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: 5-9 Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,265
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: Google Maps
UnparsedAddress: 21 Sycamore St, Worcester MA 01608
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 23
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,176
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1763831
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Worcester East Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
University Pk Campus School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Historical weather
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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.