Cozy 5 bedroom, 2 full bath home in a great commuter location. Easy access to 290, shopping plaza and many restaurants right down the street. The house features hardwood floors throughout, fresh paint, fireplace in living room, three bedrooms and full bath on the second floor, plus 2 additional bedrooms and full bath on the main floor. It also has newer roof, vinyl siding and windows for easy maintenance, gas heat and hot water. The laundry hookups are in the walkout basement. This home has lots of potential, all you need to do is bring your imagination and make it your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
5,429 sq ftLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elias Monteiro• Mega Realty Services
Bought with Lina To Carter• Cedar Wood Realty Group
Great family home with 5 bedrooms - two are located on the first floor! Fireplaced living room, eat-in kitchen loaded with cabinets, 2 full baths (one on each level), plenty of closet space, walk-up attic, and hardwood floors are a few of the amenities. Nice backyard for children to play. Convenience of nearby stores, highway access, and golf course add appeal to this desirable location. Welcome home!
MLS PIN #30112118
Jul 31, 1997
Sold
$89,000
$56/sq ft
Jun 4, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 1996
Listed
$92,000
$58/sq ft
BETTER HOMES: GREAT MORTGAGE HELPER! NEW WINDOWS & SIDING. UPDATED KITCHEN. GOOD SIZE YARD. CLOSE TO HIGHWAY & STORES. CONVERTED FROM A SINGLE FAMILY. PLEASE CALL KIM FOR SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS AT 795-7500 EXT 138
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,237 (+8.4%)
$88,800 + $206,700
$295,500
2022
$3,909 (+4.0%)
$71,100 + $185,900
$257,000
2021
$3,757 (+2.8%)
$56,900 + $173,900
$230,800
2020
$3,655 (+3.7%)
$56,900 + $158,100
$215,000
2019
$3,523 (+0.5%)
$51,100 + $144,600
$195,700
2018
$3,506 (+3.6%)
$51,100 + $134,300
$185,400
2017
$3,383 (+0.8%)
$51,100 + $124,900
$176,000
2016
$3,357 (+5.5%)
$38,300 + $124,600
$162,900
2014
$3,183 (+5.4%)
$38,300 + $124,600
$162,900
2013
$3,019 (+3.4%)
$42,100 + $120,400
$162,500
2012
$2,919 (−4.3%)
$42,100 + $129,800
$171,900
2011
$3,050 (+4.7%)
$69,000 + $120,900
$189,900
2010
$2,912 (−6.5%)
$69,000 + $123,200
$192,200
2009
$3,114
$71,900 + $158,800
$230,700
Tax history for 5 Colby Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,237 (+8.4%)
$88,800 + $206,700
$295,500
2022
$3,909 (+4.0%)
$71,100 + $185,900
$257,000
2021
$3,757 (+2.8%)
$56,900 + $173,900
$230,800
2020
$3,655 (+3.7%)
$56,900 + $158,100
$215,000
2019
$3,523 (+0.5%)
$51,100 + $144,600
$195,700
2018
$3,506 (+3.6%)
$51,100 + $134,300
$185,400
2017
$3,383 (+0.8%)
$51,100 + $124,900
$176,000
2016
$3,357 (+5.5%)
$38,300 + $124,600
$162,900
2014
$3,183 (+5.4%)
$38,300 + $124,600
$162,900
2013
$3,019 (+3.4%)
$42,100 + $120,400
$162,500
2012
$2,919 (−4.3%)
$42,100 + $129,800
$171,900
2011
$3,050 (+4.7%)
$69,000 + $120,900
$189,900
2010
$2,912 (−6.5%)
$69,000 + $123,200
$192,200
2009
$3,114
$71,900 + $158,800
$230,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,596
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1797141
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,596
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Color: Beige
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,655
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lincoln St to Trinity Ave to Colby Ave. Home is on your right.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Colby Ave, Worcester MA 01605
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1797141
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lincoln Street School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Burncoat Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Burncoat Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 94° 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 • 01605
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$413,000 – $499,000
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