Google street view image for 85 Townsend St, Worcester, MA 01609

Off market jul 1998 for $315K

$607,730

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $423/mo

•

2,212

sq ft

85 Townsend St, Worcester, MA 01609

About this home

85 Townsend St is a 2,212 square foot multi-family home on a 3,693 square foot lot with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 22, 1998 for $315,281. Based on Redfin's Worcester data, we estimate the home's value is $607,730.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,693 sq ftLot Size

$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$607,730

$292K since sold in July 1998$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 38.3% higher than the average sale price ($439K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$335,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,967 sq ft
51 Kingsbury St, Worcester, MA 01610
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$565,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,984 sq ft
12 Winslow St, Worcester, MA 01609
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$226,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
63 Charlotte St, Worcester, MA 01610
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$499,900
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,148 sq ft
4 Trowbridge Rd, Worcester, MA 01609
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$385,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,392 sq ft
3 Franconia St, Worcester, MA 01602
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$625,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,980 sq ft
182 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609

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Market trends in 01609, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.6%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$617K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$589,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,813 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$829,900
3 beds3 baths2,916 sq ft
31 Hancock Hill Dr, Worcester, MA 01609
$299,900
1 bed1 bath1,026 sq ft
38 Elm St #4, Worcester, MA 01609
$709,000
4 beds3 baths2,052 sq ft
560 Salisbury, Worcester, MA 01609
$564,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,080 sq ft
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Sale history for 85 Townsend St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$3,987 (+7.8%)

$41,500 + $236,500

$278,000

2022

$3,698 (+10.1%)

$33,200 + $209,900

$243,100

2021

$3,360 (+7.5%)

$26,500 + $179,900

$206,400

2020

$3,125 (+15.7%)

$26,600 + $157,200

$183,800

2019

$2,702 (+2.5%)

$26,300 + $123,800

$150,100

2018

$2,636 (+5.2%)

$26,300 + $113,100

$139,400

2017

$2,506 (−2.2%)

$26,300 + $104,100

$130,400

2016

$2,562 (+5.5%)

$22,000 + $102,300

$124,300

2014

$2,429 (+11.5%)

$22,000 + $102,300

$124,300

2013

$2,179 (+6.8%)

$23,400 + $93,900

$117,300

2012

$2,041 (+10.1%)

$25,100 + $95,100

$120,200

2011

$1,853 (+5.2%)

$42,700 + $72,700

$115,400

2010

$1,762 (−14.3%)

$42,700 + $73,600

$116,300

2009

$2,055

$60,800 + $91,400

$152,200

Tax history for 85 Townsend St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$3,987 (+7.8%)

$41,500 + $236,500

$278,000

2022

$3,698 (+10.1%)

$33,200 + $209,900

$243,100

2021

$3,360 (+7.5%)

$26,500 + $179,900

$206,400

2020

$3,125 (+15.7%)

$26,600 + $157,200

$183,800

2019

$2,702 (+2.5%)

$26,300 + $123,800

$150,100

2018

$2,636 (+5.2%)

$26,300 + $113,100

$139,400

2017

$2,506 (−2.2%)

$26,300 + $104,100

$130,400

2016

$2,562 (+5.5%)

$22,000 + $102,300

$124,300

2014

$2,429 (+11.5%)

$22,000 + $102,300

$124,300

2013

$2,179 (+6.8%)

$23,400 + $93,900

$117,300

2012

$2,041 (+10.1%)

$25,100 + $95,100

$120,200

2011

$1,853 (+5.2%)

$42,700 + $72,700

$115,400

2010

$1,762 (−14.3%)

$42,700 + $73,600

$116,300

2009

$2,055

$60,800 + $91,400

$152,200

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,058
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,212
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,650
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,154
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: WORCESTER
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: BG-3
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,212
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,693 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1766746
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 1, 2020

Around this home

Schools

Elm Park Community School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

University Pk Campus School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

4/10

Doherty Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 17 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

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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

$601,000 – $727,000

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Home values near 85 Townsend St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Townsend Street, Worcester, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$613,856
73 Townsend Street, Worcester, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3222 Sq. Ft.	$580,839

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Townsend Street, Worcester, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3902 Sq. Ft.	—
73 Townsend Street, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1596 Sq. Ft.	$504,183

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Townsend Street, Worcester, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3414 Sq. Ft.	$729,298
12 Hudson Street, Worcester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3942 Sq. Ft.	$730,193

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