Off market sep 2017 for $267K

$538,532

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $164/mo

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1,646

sq ft

72 Chester St, Worcester, MA 01605

About this home

Quintessential New England Cape home in wonderful family neighborhood. This home has all of the period details you'd expect to find in a turn of the century home including glass doorknobs, original basket weave tile and large moldings, yet possesses an open floor plan with updated amenities. The home sits on a large corner lot with a fenced in backyard boasting perennials, blueberry bushes and vegetable garden for the green thumb. Great two tier deck/patio for grilling and a 3 season porch to expand your outdoor living space. Inside you will find refinished hardwoods, upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances, updated baths, front to back living room, large windows for tons of natural light and finished basement. The bedrooms all have over sized closets. There is tandem garage parking for two cars and additional work space area. Updates include roof, flooring, some replacement windows, fresh paint and water heater. No showings until Open House on 5/21 10-12pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kimberly Rickman • EXIT Realty Partners

Bought with Rosa Wyse • Champion Real Estate, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72167360

Redfin Estimate

$538,532

$272K since sold in September 2017$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($496K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$425,000
C
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 01605, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.6%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$465K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 72 Chester St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72167360

Sep 1, 2017

Sold

$267,000

$162/sq ft

Jun 19, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 6, 2017

Relisted

—

Jun 3, 2017

Pending

—

May 24, 2017

Price Changed

$274,900

$167/sq ft

May 18, 2017

Listed

$280,000

$170/sq ft

MLS PIN #70010635

Aug 27, 2004

Sold

$216,500

$132/sq ft

Jul 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Mar 23, 2004

Listed

$219,990

$134/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 6, 1997

Sold

$25,000

$15/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,296 (+8.8%)

$103,600 + $265,700

$369,300

2022

$4,866 (+3.0%)

$82,800 + $237,100

$319,900

2021

$4,723 (+3.1%)

$66,300 + $223,800

$290,100

2020

$4,583 (+1.3%)

$66,200 + $203,400

$269,600

2019

$4,523 (+21.8%)

$59,800 + $191,500

$251,300

2018

$3,714 (+4.9%)

$59,800 + $136,600

$196,400

2017

$3,540 (+1.5%)

$59,800 + $124,400

$184,200

2016

$3,489 (+5.5%)

$44,800 + $124,500

$169,300

2014

$3,308 (+6.7%)

$44,800 + $124,500

$169,300

2013

$3,101 (+3.4%)

$49,200 + $117,700

$166,900

2012

$2,999 (+1.7%)

$49,200 + $127,400

$176,600

2011

$2,950 (+5.0%)

$83,700 + $100,000

$183,700

2010

$2,809 (−3.4%)

$79,000 + $106,400

$185,400

2009

$2,909

$84,700 + $130,800

$215,500

Tax history for 72 Chester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,296 (+8.8%)

$103,600 + $265,700

$369,300

2022

$4,866 (+3.0%)

$82,800 + $237,100

$319,900

2021

$4,723 (+3.1%)

$66,300 + $223,800

$290,100

2020

$4,583 (+1.3%)

$66,200 + $203,400

$269,600

2019

$4,523 (+21.8%)

$59,800 + $191,500

$251,300

2018

$3,714 (+4.9%)

$59,800 + $136,600

$196,400

2017

$3,540 (+1.5%)

$59,800 + $124,400

$184,200

2016

$3,489 (+5.5%)

$44,800 + $124,500

$169,300

2014

$3,308 (+6.7%)

$44,800 + $124,500

$169,300

2013

$3,101 (+3.4%)

$49,200 + $117,700

$166,900

2012

$2,999 (+1.7%)

$49,200 + $127,400

$176,600

2011

$2,950 (+5.0%)

$83,700 + $100,000

$183,700

2010

$2,809 (−3.4%)

$79,000 + $106,400

$185,400

2009

$2,909

$84,700 + $130,800

$215,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,646

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1791685

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,646
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,540
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: use gps
UnparsedAddress: 72 Chester St, Worcester MA 01605

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,646
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1791685

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Nelson Place School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Forest Grove Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

Doherty Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

4/10

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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

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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Worcester, MA • 01605

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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

$512,000 – $620,000

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Home values near 72 Chester St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Chester Street, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$527,718
62 Chester Street, Worcester, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1718 Sq. Ft.	$608,316

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Chester Street, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$555,772
77 Chester Street, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1586 Sq. Ft.	$498,833

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Chester Street, Worcester, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2596 Sq. Ft.	$621,486
69 Chester Street, Worcester, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$487,098

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