Welcome to 43 Chilmark Street, where timeless Colonial character meets thoughtful modern updates in one of Worcester's most convenient locations. Perched above the street behind a striking stone retaining wall and mature landscaping, this distinctive home offers exceptional curb appeal, beautiful city views, and inviting living space with three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Guests are welcomed by a stately, masterfully restored stone staircase that perfectly sets the tone for this elegant residence. Step inside to discover rich hardwood floors, elegant French doors, crown molding, and a spacious living room centered around a classic fireplace that flows effortlessly into the formal dining room, creating the perfect setting for everyday living and memorable gatherings. The kitchen is designed for both style and function with stone countertops, a large center island with breakfast seating, gas cooking, abundant prep space, and a stainless steel gas range, making it the true heart of the home. Upstairs, the generously sized bedrooms are filled with natural light and offer comfortable retreats, while the walk up attic provides excellent storage or future expansion potential. The finished walkout lower level adds incredible flexibility with a full bath, office, bonus room, and a traditional prep space, ideal for hobbyists, entertaining, or preserving family recipes and traditions. Recent improvements provide added peace of mind, including a new combi boiler (2023), hot water heater (2022), stainless steel refrigerator (2021), windows (2024), electrical junction box (2025), leased solar panels (2025), and new single valve shower plumbing in the first and second floor bathrooms (2026). Outside, enjoy a fenced yard, patio, garden area, and private outdoor spaces perfect for relaxing or hosting guests while taking in elevated city views. Ideally located just minutes from Shrewsbury Street's renowned restaurants, shopping, parks, universities, major highways, and medical facilities, the home is also approximately one mile from Union Station, making commuting to Boston by rail an attractive option. Whether you're captivated by its historic details, generous living spaces, or versatile layout, 43 Chilmark Street is a home that invites you to create lasting memories for years to come.
Shrewsbury Street, located between Downtown Worcester and Lake Quinsigamond, is a historic and culinary Worcester neighborhood with a restaurant-lined main drag and a walkable streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Shrewsbury Street and Belmont Street intersection, where patios, espresso bars, and late-night kitchens keep the sidewalks active. Brick triple-deckers and compact apartment buildings sit behind the commercial strip, giving the area a classic Worcester rhythm. Armsby Abbey anchors the dining scene with craft beer and a serious kitchen. The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts adds marquee nights a short ride away. Green pockets like Beaver Brook Park break up the urban texture.
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Offer insights
43 Chilmark · $449,000
$450K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $450K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
43 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Eight total rooms
French doors
Insulated windows with storm windows and screens
Closets throughout
Kitchen
Office
Bonus room
Walk-up attic
Full finished basement with walk-out access and interior entry
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring, ceiling fan and closet
Second bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Third bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring, ceiling fan and closet
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
First-floor full bathroom with tub & shower and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Second-floor full bathroom with tub & shower, linen closet and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Basement 3/4 bathroom with tiled shower stall and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Kitchen with stone/granite countertops
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar / nook
Pantry
Gas stove
Laminate flooring in the kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Laundry area on the first floor
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas and bedrooms
Tile and stone/ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms
Laminate flooring in the kitchen
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Patio
Garden and stone wall
Storage
City views
Home design
Single family residence
Some portion of the property is attached
Above-grade finished living area and additional finished space below grade
Parking
No open parking spaces listed
Security
Screens on windows
Construction
Frame construction
Granite foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110-volt electric
Gas available for range/oven
Solar power system installed in 2024 (approximately 5.33 kW) with reported annual production
HOA & community
Access to public transportation, shopping, parks, golf, medical facilities, highway, public schools, T-Station and university
Financial info
Active listing
Other
Property sits on approximately 0.12 acres
Public road frontage
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Stately & Stunning Colonial within minutes to UMASS & highways! In midst of city but w/privacy! In-law / teen suite /extra space for family or office in walk-out basement rooms. 1st floor boasts an updated & spacious Kitchen, Galley, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Entry, Full Bathrm & Laundry. Great for entertaining! Granite & Quartz countertops! Expansive island & eat in breakfast bar & prep sink! Enjoy the fireplace & high ceilings! Hallway with Venetian plaster walls & marble floor! Custom details! Lots of natural light! Spacious bedrooms & closets & full bath on 2nd floor. Full walk up attic! Newer natural gas forced hot air heating system w/4 zones! Tiered yard & gardens & city view! Patio w/ retractable awning for relaxing under or hosting gatherings. Younger roof. Updated electrical. Close to shopping, train station, restaurants, hospitals & major routes! So much WOW with this house!!
MLS PIN #72153539
Aug 11, 2017
Sold
$215,000
$86/sq ft
Jun 19, 2017
Pending
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Apr 26, 2017
Listed
$227,500
$91/sq ft
+25
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2017 12NOON-2PM...Need more space? Well cared for Colonial features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large eat in kitchen with granite counters, formal dining room with gorgeous hardwood floors, formal parlor with built in leaded glass book shelves, fireplace and french doors with glass knobs, beautiful solid wood doors & original wood work, vinyl siding, window awnings and an electric roll out awning over the patio area, roof replaced approx. 6 years ago. Modern boiler with four zone hot water baseboard heat, high efficiency gas hot water heater, circuit breakers, full walk up attic, finished room in lower level and walk out basement not included in gla. Walking distance to Shrewsbury Street! This is a special house from the foundation up!! Must see!
Public Records
Nov 27, 1985
Sold
$87,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,943 (+7.3%)
$71,200 + $273,500
$344,700
2022
$4,607 (+0.2%)
$57,000 + $245,900
$302,900
2021
$4,597 (+15.6%)
$45,600 + $236,800
$282,400
2020
$3,978 (+4.3%)
$45,200 + $188,800
$234,000
2019
$3,814 (+0.9%)
$39,500 + $172,400
$211,900
2018
$3,780 (+4.4%)
$39,500 + $160,400
$199,900
2017
$3,621 (−0.7%)
$39,500 + $148,900
$188,400
2016
$3,648 (+5.5%)
$28,500 + $148,500
$177,000
2014
$3,459 (+5.9%)
$28,500 + $148,500
$177,000
2013
$3,265 (+2.7%)
$32,300 + $143,400
$175,700
2012
$3,180 (−9.5%)
$32,300 + $155,000
$187,300
2011
$3,514 (+13.9%)
$50,800 + $168,000
$218,800
2010
$3,086 (+4.2%)
$50,800 + $152,900
$203,700
2009
$2,961
$66,500 + $152,800
$219,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,837
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,837
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1778336
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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 • 01604
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Sun exposure
81/ 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.
8.4 hrs
5.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 43 Chilmark
$450,417
$1,417 over list price of $449K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $357K to $561K.