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78 Whipple St Worcester — Photo 1 of 22

78 Whipple St Worcester — Photo 1 of 22

Recent Drop: $24,900

$399,900
$375,000

$375,000

78 Whipple St, Worcester, MA 01607

Worcester, MA 01607 — College Hill

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,458

Style

Single Family

Built

1925

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.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$257/sqft
Local Avg (Worcester)$301/sqft
15% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Worcester, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$399,900
Annual Taxes$4,857

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6
FireplacesNone
FlooringVinyl, Hardwood
BasementFull, Concrete, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingSteam
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningRL-7

Property & Lot

Acres0.13
SqFt Lot5,870
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Cleared, Level, Sloped

Amenities & Appliances

Dishwasher • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Master BedroomBedroom 2Bathroom 1
Basement
Bathroom 2
Main,First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchen
Living Room
Lvl Main,First

Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room
Lvl Main,First

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen
Lvl Main,First

Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second
Bathroom 1
Lvl Second

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Bathroom 2
Lvl Basement

Bathroom - Half

Property History

Price Drop
$375,000

Was $399,900

Jul 29, 2026

MLS® 73527083

Listed
$399,900

Jun 1, 2026

MLS® 73527083

Population

8,706

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$79K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

54.5%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Worcester County

1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 729 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,458 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,870 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Worcester, MA market report ZIP 01607 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Robert Mellen

Listing Office: Custom Home Realty, Inc.

MLS® Number: 73527083

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