Whether you are buying your first home, downsizing, or moving the in-laws in, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home makes life easy from day one. The main floor features beautiful hardwood floors, two comfortable bedrooms, a tastefully tiled full bath, a distinct dining room, and a cozy living room. The bright kitchen comes fully loaded with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, and it sits right next to a sunny, enclosed 3-season room that is perfect for your morning coffee. Upstairs, discover a newly insulated second level that functions beautifully as a private suite, offering a third bedroom, a full bath with a walk-in shower, a handy kitchenette, and direct access to a private outdoor deck. Outside, the home features a convenient one-car garage and a beautifully landscaped exterior featuring modern white gravel stone accents. If you need even more room to grow, the basement features high ceilings with the potential to finish an additional 900+ square feet!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$322Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rosaura Miranda• OWN IT
Listed by • OWN IT
Bought with Guthrie Schofield Group• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Est. $1,288 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 42 Volkmar Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73545422
Aug 25, 2026
Sold
$481,000
$322/sq ft
Aug 17, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 7, 2026
Listed
$480,000
$322/sq ft
MLS PIN #72374751
Oct 16, 2018
Sold
$255,000
$171/sq ft
Aug 30, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2018
Price Changed
$249,900
$167/sq ft
Aug 12, 2018
Price Changed
$259,900
$174/sq ft
Aug 7, 2018
Listed
$264,900
$178/sq ft
+19
So much more than you'd expect! This home has been remodeled from top to bottom! Brand new Kitchen with Granite Counters and full suite of stainless steel appliances, tons of natural light and hardwoods throughout the first floor! Two Bedrooms, a fully remodeled bath, Dining Room with built in hutch, and a Large living room with granite fireplace round out the first floor. Upstairs you will be amazed by this gorgeous master suite featuring 10x11 master bath with HUGE tiled shower and the walk in closet of your dreams! Or convert the walk in closet to its own bedroom or a home office with its own entry! Nearly all the plumbing has been replaced and upgraded, new gas water heater. Front enclosed porch for those hot summer nights, newly built back balcony and stairs for easy access to master suite. One car garage and paved driveway. This home has it all! Close to the West Boylston Line in Desirable Burncoat area! Easy Highway access!
MLS PIN #72279775
May 20, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2018
Pending
—
May 9, 2018
Sold
$177,500
$119/sq ft
May 9, 2018
Sold
$177,500
$119/sq ft
Mar 27, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2018
Price Changed
$179,900
$121/sq ft
Feb 13, 2018
Relisted
—
Feb 12, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2018
Listed
$184,900
$124/sq ft
+7
Great opportunity for this manageable 2-family. Location, location, location. Burncoat area - North Worcester - Quinsig Community College. I-190 and 290 nearby. This Client restricts offer negotiations from an Investor buyer during the first 20 days on market
Public Records
Mar 31, 1983
Sold
$45,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,642 (+8.9%)
$93,800 + $229,900
$323,700
2022
$4,262 (+2.3%)
$75,100 + $205,100
$280,200
2021
$4,168 (−3.1%)
$60,100 + $195,900
$256,000
2020
$4,301 (+12.0%)
$60,100 + $192,900
$253,000
2019
$3,841 (+1.7%)
$54,000 + $159,400
$213,400
2018
$3,776 (+5.1%)
$54,000 + $145,700
$199,700
2017
$3,594 (+1.9%)
$54,000 + $133,000
$187,000
2016
$3,526 (+5.5%)
$40,900 + $130,200
$171,100
2014
$3,343 (+6.1%)
$40,900 + $130,200
$171,100
2013
$3,151 (+8.5%)
$45,000 + $124,600
$169,600
2012
$2,904 (−5.5%)
$45,000 + $126,000
$171,000
2011
$3,074 (+19.3%)
$71,900 + $119,500
$191,400
2010
$2,576 (−9.6%)
$71,900 + $98,100
$170,000
2009
$2,851
$81,900 + $129,300
$211,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,492
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1783966
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Bathroom, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,492
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: navy blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1492
ADU: N
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,928
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: W.Mountain st to West boylston st left on Volkmar
UnparsedAddress: 42 Volkmar Rd, Worcester MA 01606
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,492
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1783966
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Burncoat Street Preparatory School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Burncoat Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
Burncoat Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
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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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Worcester, MA • 01606
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
32
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35
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50
31
61
40
68
51
80
61
84
66
80
60
74
56
63
45
51
36
37
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$455,000 – $551,000
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