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About this home
*New Price* Visit this unique Colonial that offers a private in-law suite with its own living room, kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, and separate entrance, creating the perfect blend of independence and connection.** This home also has income possibilities.**The main home features a welcoming open-concept first floor with combined living and dining areas, along with a spacious eat-in kitchen complete with a center island and warm country charm. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Designed for flexibility and multi-generational living, the in-law suite provides comfortable, self-contained living while remaining connected to the main residence, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or a private home office setup. A charming front porch spans the home, offering the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The detached two-car garage provides ample parking and additional storage space. Recent updates include a new furnace, central air conditioning, and a Dry Zone basement system with sump pump, offering added peace of mind for years to come. Conveniently located near UMass Medical, major routes, Commuter Rail, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this unique property combines character, versatility, and important modern updates in a highly desirable package.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lake View School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Worcester East Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
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About Grafton
Hill
Grafton Hill, located between Downtown Worcester and Lake Quinsigamond, is a residential and hillside Worcester neighborhood with a streetcar-era housing stock and broad city views. The character concentrates around the Grafton Street corridor near Franklin Street, where corner markets, takeout counters, and everyday storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Triple-deckers and compact single-families line sloping blocks, with quick shifts from dense streets to pocket-green edges. Nearby, Mechanics Hall anchors the city’s cultural calendar, while the Worcester Art Museum adds gallery-going to a casual weeknight. Green Hill Park and the East-West Trail bring long walks and skyline overlooks into the routine.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full basement with partial finish, interior entry, bulkhead, sump pump, and unfinished area
In-law floorplan
Central vacuum
Sauna, steam room, or hot tub
Cable hookup
Internet availability unknown
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: two on the second floor and one on the first floor
Ceiling fans and closets in select bedrooms
Walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom
Full bathrooms with shower stalls and tub-and-shower combination
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Hardwood and vinyl flooring in the living room
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Exterior deck
Screened porch
Stone wall
Gentle slope
Lake or pond nearby
Public beach ownership; 1/2 to 1 mile to beach
Home design
Attached single-family residence
Accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
4 open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
Garage storage
Construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Red exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facilities, highway access, houses of worship, public schools, a T station, and a university
Electricity and solar
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*New Price*Two-family Colonial with flexible living in Worcester. Need space for aging parents, adult children, long-term guests, or an au pair? This rare Colonial is listed as both a two-family and a single-family and offers two living areas under one roof: a main residence plus a private second unit with its own living room, kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, and separate entrance. The main unit features a welcoming open-concept first floor with combined living and dining areas, plus a spacious eat-in kitchen with a center island and warm country charm. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. The second unit provides comfortable, self-contained living while remaining connected to the main home, making it well suited to multigenerational living, extended family, guests, or a private office setup. A charming front porch spans the home and offers a place to relax outdoors. The detached two-car garage provides parking and extra storage. Recent updates include a new furnace, central air conditioning, and a Dry Zone basement system with sump pump. Conveniently located near UMass Medical, major routes, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. This property combines character, versatility, and important modern updates.
MLS PIN #30045737
Apr 18, 1996
Sold
$111,250
$48/sq ft
Feb 25, 1996
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 1995
Listed
$119,900
$52/sq ft
WONDERFUL 2 BEDROOMHOME ON 3/4 ACRE LOT. NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN, OVERSIZED ROOMS. HOT TUB/EXERCIZE ROOM OFF OF MASTER BEDROOM. FARMERS PORCH. 7 YEAR YOUNG CENTER ISLAND KITCHEN.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,813 (+2.1%)
$104,400 + $370,700
$475,100
2022
$6,670 (+12.4%)
$83,600 + $354,900
$438,500
2021
$5,936 (+6.4%)
$67,000 + $297,600
$364,600
2020
$5,579 (−3.5%)
$66,900 + $261,300
$328,200
2019
$5,783 (+2.0%)
$60,600 + $260,700
$321,300
2018
$5,669 (+5.3%)
$60,600 + $239,200
$299,800
2017
$5,382
$60,600 + $219,400
$280,000
2016
$5,381 (+5.5%)
$46,100 + $215,000
$261,100
2014
$5,102 (+6.0%)
$46,100 + $215,000
$261,100
2013
$4,812 (+8.5%)
$50,600 + $208,400
$259,000
2012
$4,435 (+0.6%)
$50,600 + $210,600
$261,200
2011
$4,407 (+11.3%)
$96,000 + $178,400
$274,400
2010
$3,960 (+5.0%)
$90,100 + $171,300
$261,400
2009
$3,772
$85,600 + $193,800
$279,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,296
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,296
Year built
1988
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Worcester County
APN
1798200
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
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 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 • 01604
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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41
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75
56
62
46
51
36
37
23
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Nov
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 352 Lake Ave
$620,415
$1,415 over list price of $619K
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