Where timeless craftsmanship meets thoughtful modern updates, this captivating West Side Colonial is filled with character at every turn. Perched above a picturesque tree-lined street for enhanced privacy, this beautifully maintained home makes a lasting first impression with an enclosed front porch featuring a soaring vaulted beadboard ceiling, intricate millwork, transom windows, and stone flooring, a welcoming space that perfectly captures the home's charm! Rich hardwood floors and a classic fireplace anchor the inviting living room, creating a warm and elegant setting for everyday living. Designed for both entertaining and daily convenience, the beautifully remodeled kitchen opens seamlessly to the dining area and offers a breakfast bar, and easy access to the rear deck for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Three generously sized bedrooms await on the second level, including a spacious primary retreat complete with a cedar walk-in closet. A second walk-in closet serves one of the additional bedrooms, while the third provides flexible space for guests, a home office, or creative pursuits. Completing the level is a tastefully remodeled full bath (2025). Above it all, an expansive walk-up attic offers exceptional storage and exciting possibilities for future finishing. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a wood deck, a detached one-car garage, and a storage shed for added versatility. Recent improvements, including interior paint (2023), refinished hardwood floors, a new hot water heater (2023), new gutters, and a freshly painted deck, allow you to move in with confidence. Perfectly positioned on Worcester's highly sought-after West Side, this exceptional home is just moments from parks, shopping, dining, schools, and major commuter routes. Rich in architectural detail, thoughtfully updated, and ready to welcome its next owners, this is a home you'll fall in love with the moment you arrive!
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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Market insights
30 Saint Elmo Rd · $474,900
DAYS ON MARKET
61 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$474,900
Median sale price in this area is $523,283. (10% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
22% 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
Home includes central vacuum
Insulated doors and windows
Sun room
Office
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with walk-in closet and ceiling fan
Second bedroom on the second floor with walk-in closet
Third bedroom on the second floor with closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (second floor) with tub/shower, upgraded countertops, stone/ceramic tile flooring — remodeled
One half bathroom (main level) with laminate flooring
Kitchen
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Breakfast bar / nook
Dining area and open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Dishwasher
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup (first floor)
Electric dryer hookup (first floor)
Washer and dryer listed among appliances
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Tile
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Natural gas baseboard heating
Thermostat (energy feature)
Exterior features
Wood deck and patio
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
Cleared lot with steep slope
Paved public road frontage ending at a dead end
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Shingle roof
Above-grade finished living area reported
No accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Detached garage (under) — attached indicated as yes and garage listed with 1 covered space
Open parking available
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 200+ amp service
HOA & community
Community has access to public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facilities, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, and schools
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to a charming West Side Colonial. Nestled on a tree-lined street, you will find a well-loved family home, brimming with potential. The 1st floor features an inviting living room, with a fireplace,half bath and hardwood throughout. Walk into the open concept kitchen and dining room perfect for you to add your personal touches. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and a full bath offer comfortable living space, with a spacious cedar closet. The 2nd story potential continues with an expansive walk-up attic that beckons with storage possibilities and the promise of transformation. Outside, discover a fenced backyard, embraced by decking and a small garden. Stairs extend leading to a wooded hill, a canvas waiting for your touch to craft the ultimate outdoor sanctuary. Elevated above street level, the home ensures an added dimension of privacy. This home is in need of updates and is being offered in its current as-is condition. Bring your ideas and complete this portrait of idyllic Worcester living!
MLS PIN #19047934
Jun 23, 1994
Sold
$91,000
$55/sq ft
Jul 29, 1993
Listed
$99,900
$61/sq ft
ATTRACTIVE STOWE FRONT CENTER HALL COLONIAL HOME IS IN MOVE- IN CONDITION INSIDE & OUT. SCREEN PORCH, & DEN 1ST FLOOR.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,811 (+8.7%)
$103,200 + $232,300
$335,500
2022
$4,425 (+4.8%)
$82,600 + $208,300
$290,900
2021
$4,221 (+2.9%)
$66,100 + $193,200
$259,300
2020
$4,102 (+0.3%)
$66,100 + $175,200
$241,300
2019
$4,090 (+0.5%)
$59,500 + $167,700
$227,200
2018
$4,069 (+3.8%)
$59,500 + $155,700
$215,200
2017
$3,919 (+1.4%)
$59,500 + $144,400
$203,900
2016
$3,866 (+3.6%)
$43,600 + $144,000
$187,600
2014
$3,732 (+4.5%)
$43,600 + $147,400
$191,000
2013
$3,573 (+3.2%)
$48,000 + $144,300
$192,300
2012
$3,462 (+9.5%)
$48,000 + $155,900
$203,900
2011
$3,161 (+6.1%)
$75,000 + $121,800
$196,800
2010
$2,978 (+23.2%)
$70,600 + $126,000
$196,600
2009
$2,418
$73,700 + $105,400
$179,100
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,648
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,648
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1785016
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 • 01602
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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.
9.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 30 Saint Elmo Rd
$471,582
$3,318 under list price of $475K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $471K to $575K.