For sale

$375,000

Est. $2,435/mo —

•

1,458

sq ft

78 Whipple St, Worcester, MA 01607

About this home

Flippers,fixers,or anyone handy this property offers all the charm you would expect from a house nestled on a corner lot in the Hills of Worcester. This 3 bedroom colonial with one and a half baths has a walk up attic for even more potential. There is a built in curio cabinet in the dining room along with hardwood floors.Hand sanded and detailed staircase banister just adds to the charm when you come through the front door.There are two decent size bedrooms and a smaller one on the second level along with a full bath.There is a one car brick garage that needs some repair.Just a ten minute walk to Holy Cross and minutes to RT 146 and RT 290 .Electrical has been updated some finishing touches needed.The roof was replaced within 5 yrs.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5,870 sq ftLot Size

$257Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Robert Mellen • Century 21 Custom Home Realty

Listed by • Century 21 Custom Home Realty

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 01:29pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73527083

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$2,435 per month

Principal and interest$1,971

Property taxes

$405

HOA dues

Home insurance

$59

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Quinsigamond School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

University Pk Campus School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

4/10

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About North Quinsigamond

Village

North Quinsigamond Village, located between Lake Quinsigamond and Shrewsbury Street, is a lakeside and residential Worcester neighborhood with shoreline views and a mix of mid-century streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Shrewsbury Street corridor near the Lake Quinsigamond boat ramps, where local eateries, corner storefronts, and commuter traffic set a steady rhythm. Triple-deckers and compact capes sit alongside small apartment buildings, with pockets of older industrial fabric near the rail lines. Lake Quinsigamond Park and the shoreline paths shape daily routines around water and open sky. The nearby Worcester Art Museum and Mechanics Hall add a cultural counterpoint to the lakefront calm.

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78 Whipple St · $375,000

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$375K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $375K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Walk-up attic
Storm door(s)
Storm window(s)
6 total rooms

Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor
Second bedroom on second floor

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on second floor with tub and shower
One half bathroom in the basement

Kitchen
Dining area in kitchen
Laminate flooring in kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator

Flooring
Hardwood flooring in living and dining rooms
Vinyl flooring

Heating & cooling
Steam heating

Sale and tax history for 78 Whipple St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,582 (+8.3%)

$92,700 + $226,800

$319,500

2022

$4,231 (+4.2%)

$74,200 + $204,000

$278,200

2021

$4,059 (+2.9%)

$59,300 + $190,000

$249,300

2020

$3,946 (+3.7%)

$59,300 + $172,800

$232,100

2019

$3,807 (+0.5%)

$53,400 + $158,100

$211,500

2018

$3,788 (+3.7%)

$53,400 + $146,900

$200,300

2017

$3,654 (+0.3%)

$53,400 + $136,700

$190,100

2016

$3,642 (+5.5%)

$40,300 + $136,400

$176,700

2014

$3,453 (+3.3%)

$40,300 + $136,400

$176,700

2013

$3,344 (+3.3%)

$44,400 + $135,600

$180,000

2012

$3,236 (+11.9%)

$44,400 + $146,200

$190,600

2011

$2,892 (+2.2%)

$64,600 + $115,500

$180,100

2010

$2,829 (−5.1%)

$64,600 + $122,100

$186,700

2009

$2,981

$69,000 + $151,800

$220,800

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,458

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,458

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1788621

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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

6 days above 94° expected this year, 14 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 • 01607

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

86/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

5.5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 78 Whipple St

$366,162

$8,838 under list price of $375K

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,634 per month, based on comparable rentals

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