NEW PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! This stunning Colonial Revival home, known as the Grande Dame of Worcester’s Montvale Historic District, offers timeless elegance and modern comfort. Boasting five spacious bedrooms and four beautifully appointed bathrooms across approximately 3,667 square feet, this home is perfect for those seeking both character and functionality. Inside, you’ll find soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and abundant natural light that highlights the home’s classic architectural details. The thoughtfully updated kitchen and bathrooms blend seamlessly with the home’s historic charm, while the inviting layout creates an ideal space for both everyday living and gracious entertaining. Located in a vibrant, walkable community, this property is just moments from local parks, shops, and cultural attractions. Whether you’re looking for a home or a distinctive residence with historic appeal, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
8,981 sq ftLot Size
$191Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Emmanuel Golob• Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA
Indian Lake East, located between Indian Lake and Burncoat Street, is a residential and lakeside Worcester neighborhood with a shoreline park edge and a steady grid of side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Indian Lake Parkway–Burncoat Street junction, where corner storefronts and takeout counters meet walkers circling the water. Triple-deckers and mid-century capes mix with newer infill, giving blocks a practical, lived-in rhythm. Indian Lake Beach and the paths at Indian Lake Park set the outdoor cadence. Nearby, the Worcester Public Library Burncoat Branch and the Greendale YMCA act as everyday anchors for reading rooms, classes, and workouts.
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Market insights
22 Whitman Rd · $699,900
DAYS ON MARKET
55 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.8%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,900
Median sale price in this area is $523,609. (25% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Custom built closets and cabinets
Slider
Sitting room
Sun room
Full basement with partial finish and interior entry
Living room with coffered ceiling and picture window
French doors
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with full bathroom and closet
Additional bedrooms on second floor with closets (some carpet, some hardwood)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Main-level half bathroom
Second-floor full bathroom remodeled with tile, shower stall and stone/ceramic flooring
Kitchen
Kitchen with dining area and storage
Gas range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in primary living spaces
Wall-to-wall carpet in several bedrooms
Stone/ceramic tile in remodeled bathroom
Tile flooring in areas
Heating & cooling
Heating present (other type specified)
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Patio
Level yard
Paved public road frontage
Public-maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Beige exterior
Parking
Detached garage (1 garage space)
One covered parking space
Four open parking spaces
Five total parking spaces
Off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Slate roof
Approximately built year (public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Neighborhood offers public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facility, laundromat, highway access, house of worship, public school, and university access
Other
Property marketed as active under contract
Electricity and solar
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The Grande Dame of the Montvale Historic District in Worcester's coveted West Side is available for the first time in over forty five years. Professionally decorated and designed with the fashion, grace, style and elegance of a time gone by. Impeccable detail and craftsmanship throughout this refined home with custom built-ins and trim, butler pantry, unique powder room, music room, formal dining room, sunroom and large kitchen with walk-in pantry. On the second floor the master has its own bath, adjoining office and sleeping porch as well as three other bedrooms, one of the bedrooms was converted to a delightful sitting room which looks right out of the pages of Architectural Digest. The walk-up third floor houses the servants quarters from yesteryear and are ready for a fresh vision. There is an additional stairway from the second floor that leads down to the kitchen. The price reflects some of the updates required to bring this stylish and classic home up to today's standards.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,041 (+7.4%)
$105,900 + $385,100
$491,000
2022
$6,557 (+1.1%)
$84,800 + $346,300
$431,100
2021
$6,488 (+3.6%)
$67,800 + $330,700
$398,500
2020
$6,261 (−1.5%)
$67,700 + $300,600
$368,300
2019
$6,359 (+0.9%)
$65,200 + $288,100
$353,300
2018
$6,305
$65,200 + $268,200
$333,400
2017
$6,302 (−3.0%)
$65,200 + $262,700
$327,900
2016
$6,494 (+5.5%)
$53,000 + $262,100
$315,100
2014
$6,157 (+2.1%)
$53,000 + $262,100
$315,100
2013
$6,029 (+2.6%)
$54,800 + $269,700
$324,500
2012
$5,875 (−4.9%)
$54,800 + $291,200
$346,000
2011
$6,175 (−12.7%)
$82,700 + $301,800
$384,500
2010
$7,077 (+0.5%)
$82,700 + $384,400
$467,100
2009
$7,042
$102,000 + $419,600
$521,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,667
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,667
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1781921
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 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 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
Worcester, MA • 01609
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 22 Whitman Rd
$690,720
$9,180 under list price of $700K
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