This very well maintained sun-splashed Colonial in desirable west-side location is awaiting its new owner. Minutes to Worcester State University, this home is very cozy and tranquil. The front foyer has a generous closet; the living room is open and light-filled, with a fireplace and French door to a charming 250 sq. ft. covered porch, rebuilt in 2018 with mahogany flooring and durable fiberglass pillars . . . beautiful space to enjoy, with wonderful views and bbq with family. The dining room leads to a spacious renovated kitchen with hardwood floors and pickled pine cabinets. There is a great walk-in pantry off the kitchen. Wide-open stairway leads up to the second floor with 3 bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom. Oil was converted to gas in 2017. New roof replaced in 2021.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Christine Najem• Cedar Wood Realty Group
Bought with Daniel Allain• Walsh and Associates Real Estate
Very Pretty, Sun-Splashed Colonial in great west-side location. New mahogany front steps welcome you into this lovely home with hardwood floors throughout. The front foyer has a generous closet. The Living Room is open and light-filled, with a fireplace and French door to a charming covered porch, rebuilt in 2016 with mahogany flooring and durable fiberglass pillars. A beautiful space to enjoy, with wonderful views. The Dining Room, with china closet, leads to a large Kitchen with hardwood floor and pickled pine cabinets. New Refrigerator! There is a great walk-in Pantry off the Kitchen. Wide open stairway leads up to the second floor with 3 Bedrooms and a Full Bath. Many of the interior walls and ceilings have just been replaced and the interior is freshly painted. New, tasteful light fixtures. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Replaced windows. New roofing on all lower roofs.
MLS PIN #71077610
Apr 22, 2011
Sold
$115,000
$87/sq ft
Jan 25, 2011
Relisted
—
Jan 16, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Dec 8, 2010
Contingent
—
Nov 27, 2010
Price Changed
$119,900
$91/sq ft
Nov 2, 2010
Price Changed
$139,900
$106/sq ft
Oct 14, 2010
Price Changed
$149,900
$114/sq ft
Oct 8, 2010
Price Changed
$154,900
$117/sq ft
Sep 14, 2010
Price Changed
$164,900
$125/sq ft
Jun 17, 2010
Price Changed
$174,900
$133/sq ft
Jun 2, 2010
Price Changed
$179,900
$136/sq ft
May 8, 2010
Listed
$189,900
$144/sq ft
WESTSIDE HOME LOCATED AT 78 MORNINGSIDE ROAD!!! FEATURES 6 ROOMS, 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATH***BEAUTIFUL HARDWOODS JUST REFINISHED THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE!!! FRONT TO BACK FIREPLACED LIVINGROOM WITH ACCESS TO SCREENED PORCH*** BUILD IN CHINA CLOSET IN DINNING ROOM***SPACIOUS EAT IN KITCHEN*** WITH DECK THAT LEADS OUT TO YARD WITH LOTS OF PERENNIALS***RECENT REPLACEMENT WINDOWS & FURNACE***SPACE TO ADD A HALF BATH OFF KITCHEN ***GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD*** GREAT VIEW OF WORCESTER.
Public Records
Jun 30, 1995
Sold
$98,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1989
Sold
$120,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1987
Sold
$110,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1987
Sold
$82,900
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,222 (+8.7%)
$88,500 + $205,900
$294,400
2022
$3,883 (+6.2%)
$70,800 + $184,500
$255,300
2021
$3,655 (+3.0%)
$56,700 + $167,800
$224,500
2020
$3,548 (+4.0%)
$56,700 + $152,000
$208,700
2019
$3,411 (+0.5%)
$50,900 + $138,600
$189,500
2018
$3,394 (+3.9%)
$50,900 + $128,600
$179,500
2017
$3,267 (+1.0%)
$50,900 + $119,100
$170,000
2016
$3,236 (+5.7%)
$38,100 + $118,900
$157,000
2014
$3,062 (+3.2%)
$38,100 + $118,600
$156,700
2013
$2,967 (+3.2%)
$41,900 + $117,800
$159,700
2012
$2,876 (+15.0%)
$41,900 + $127,500
$169,400
2011
$2,501 (+3.6%)
$60,400 + $95,300
$155,700
2010
$2,413 (−6.8%)
$60,400 + $98,900
$159,300
2009
$2,589
$74,800 + $117,000
$191,800
Tax history for 78 Morningside
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,222 (+8.7%)
$88,500 + $205,900
$294,400
2022
$3,883 (+6.2%)
$70,800 + $184,500
$255,300
2021
$3,655 (+3.0%)
$56,700 + $167,800
$224,500
2020
$3,548 (+4.0%)
$56,700 + $152,000
$208,700
2019
$3,411 (+0.5%)
$50,900 + $138,600
$189,500
2018
$3,394 (+3.9%)
$50,900 + $128,600
$179,500
2017
$3,267 (+1.0%)
$50,900 + $119,100
$170,000
2016
$3,236 (+5.7%)
$38,100 + $118,900
$157,000
2014
$3,062 (+3.2%)
$38,100 + $118,600
$156,700
2013
$2,967 (+3.2%)
$41,900 + $117,800
$159,700
2012
$2,876 (+15.0%)
$41,900 + $127,500
$169,400
2011
$2,501 (+3.6%)
$60,400 + $95,300
$155,700
2010
$2,413 (−6.8%)
$60,400 + $98,900
$159,300
2009
$2,589
$74,800 + $117,000
$191,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1785047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,320
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,654.86
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Steam
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 78 Morningside, Worcester MA 01602
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1785047
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
May Street School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
University Pk Campus School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
Doherty Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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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
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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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $493,000
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