BRAND-NEW ROOF, RECENT ELECTRICAL UPDATES & TIMELESS NEW ENGLAND CHARM! Beautifully maintained and filled with character, this classic Tatnuck Colonial offers a wonderful blend of historic craftsmanship, thoughtful improvements, and comfortable everyday living. Nestled along a quiet street in one of Worcester's most desirable neighborhoods, this home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 4 levels of versatile living space. Rich hardwood floors, beautiful built-ins, and original architectural details create warmth and character throughout. The welcoming foyer opens to a spacious living room with beamed ceilings and a statement fireplace, a sun-filled four-season sunroom with French doors and exterior access, an elegant dining room showcasing beautiful period woodwork, and a bright eat-in kitchen with a generous pantry. Upstairs, the second floor offers 3 bedrooms, a home office, a sitting area with potential for a 5th bedroom, 2 linen closets, a full bath, and a half bath with laundry. The private third-floor bedroom offers additional flexibility and storage, while the finished lower level provides even more living space, direct patio access, and a second laundry area. Outside, enjoy a deck, patio, and level backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent improvements include a brand-new charcoal-colored roof, electrical updates completed in summer 2026 (including removal of existing knob-and-tube wiring), a boiler replaced in 2021, and 8 mini-split units providing heating and cooling throughout. Conveniently located near downtown Worcester, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home offers a peaceful neighborhood setting without sacrificing accessibility. Lovingly cared for by its current owners, this special property is ready for its next chapter. For added peace of mind, the sellers are also including a one-year Assurant Home Warranty at closing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$225Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Cynthia Klocek• Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester
Listed by Cynthia Klocek• Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester
Newton Square, located between Elm Park and Worcester State University, is a residential and academic Worcester neighborhood with a leafy park edge and a steady café-and-corner-store rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Newton Square rotary at Pleasant Street and Highland Street, where coffee counters, takeout spots, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Architectural cues lean toward triple-deckers, early-20th-century multifamilies, and compact single-family homes on sloping streets. Elm Park’s paths and pond-like basin set a calm, green backdrop for daily walks. Worcester Art Museum and Mechanics Hall add a cultural throughline a short ride away. BirchTree Bread Company and Redemption Rock Brewing Co. serve as local pillars for meetups and low-key evenings.
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Offer insights
28 Maplewood Rd · $647,500
$647K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $647K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
94 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace in the living room
Beamed ceilings
Custom built-in cabinets
French doors
Storm doors
Picture windows with screens
Decorative molding
Beadboard
Sunroom
Home office
Sitting room
Bonus room
Foyer
Walk-up attic
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 3 on the second floor and 1 on the third floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Main-level full bathroom with tiled shower, stone countertops, and pocket door
Second-floor full bathroom with double vanity, tiled tub and shower, and linen closet
Kitchen
Dining area
Pantry
Stone countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Range, oven, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, and range hood
Plumbed for an icemaker
Laundry & utility
Second-floor laundry
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry sink
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, laminate, and carpet
Heating & cooling
Steam and heat pump heating
Natural gas and electric heating
Ductless heating
Ductless cooling with 3 or more cooling zones
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Rain gutters
Storage
Professional landscaping
Stone wall
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
4 off-street parking spaces
Paved drive
Construction
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, a pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, stables, golf, medical facilities, a laundromat, a bike path, a conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, a marina, schools, a T-station, a university, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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Where else can you go for Incredible character, loving care, impeccable decorating but with all the modern updating of kitchen and baths! Right Here! Four floors of fun! 5 Bedrooms! Finished Basement! Built ins, both cabinets and seating in original woodworking. Formal DR has those glorious glass door built-ins! Gleaming hardwoods, fireplaced living room with window seats! 3 season sunroom! Stainless steel applianced kitchen with granite countertops! Tiled walk in shower on first floor! Updated second bath on second! Bright sunny rooms! Sun Room off master, enclosed! Perfect –sunny- bright-sitting room area. And closets a plenty with tons of storage both in attic and basement! Beautiful Mature Landscaping! Patio for entertaining and a deck off the back with a Panoramic West Side View! All this plus Minutes to major highways. Make this one your home today~~
Public Records
Aug 15, 1988
Sold
$165,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,298 (+7.9%)
$103,300 + $335,900
$439,200
2022
$5,839 (+0.4%)
$82,700 + $301,200
$383,900
2021
$5,815 (+6.6%)
$66,100 + $291,100
$357,200
2020
$5,457
$66,100 + $254,900
$321,000
2019
$5,461 (+1.4%)
$59,600 + $243,800
$303,400
2018
$5,384 (+4.5%)
$59,600 + $225,100
$284,700
2017
$5,153 (+9.2%)
$59,600 + $208,500
$268,100
2016
$4,718 (−1.6%)
$43,900 + $185,000
$228,900
2014
$4,793 (+6.3%)
$43,900 + $201,400
$245,300
2013
$4,508 (+2.5%)
$48,300 + $194,300
$242,600
2012
$4,396 (−6.8%)
$48,300 + $210,600
$258,900
2011
$4,715 (+9.0%)
$76,500 + $217,100
$293,600
2010
$4,324 (+6.8%)
$72,000 + $213,400
$285,400
2009
$4,047
$82,900 + $216,900
$299,800
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,316
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,316
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1784972
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 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 • 01602
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
86/ 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.
9.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 28 Maplewood Rd
$636,655
$11K under list price of $648K
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