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$589,900

Est. $3,770/mo —

•

2,132

sq ft

4 Carter Rd, Worcester, MA 01609

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready raised ranch situated in a highly desirable neighborhood on Worcester’s West Side. Tucked away just off Salisbury Street, this exceptional property offers the perfect balance of suburban tranquility, immediate access to local walking trails (Moreland Woods), and premier convenience. Just minutes to Assumption, WPI, WSU, UMass Medical and 290/190. The bright and airy upper level features sleek hardwood floors throughout, seamlessly connecting the spacious fireplaced living room to the central dining area. Cooking and entertaining are effortless in the updated eat-in kitchen, complete with a functional peninsula and spot for barstools.Three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath complete this level. Downstairs, the versatile lower level expands your living space with a private fourth bedroom, a large laundry room with a convenient half bath, and a dedicated home gym setup featuring its own full bathroom.Stepping outside, you will find an expansive, fully fenced-in backyard that serves as a private oasis, highlighted by a magnificent stone patio area and deck perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Adding incredible long-term value, this oversized lot offers potential for a future land split. Complete with a one-car attached garage, this West Side gem delivers a rare combination of space, updates, and versatility. See attached list of updates. Easy to show. Quick closing possible. Don't wait!

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.74 acresLot Size

$277Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gina Lewis • ERA Key Realty Services - Worcester

Listed by • ERA Key Realty Services - Worcester

Listing updated: Sep 23, 2026 at 09:31am

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•Source:MLS PIN #73578907

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$3,770 per month

Principal and interest$3,179

Property taxes

$507

HOA dues

Home insurance

$84

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Flagg Street School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Forest Grove Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

4/10

Doherty Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

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About Salisbury

Street

Salisbury Street, located between Forest Street and Park Avenue, is a residential and institutional Worcester neighborhood with stately hillside homes and a museum-and-campus corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Salisbury Street–Park Avenue junction, where galleries, lecture halls, and café tables set a steady daytime rhythm. The Worcester Art Museum anchors the area with a landmark façade and a calendar of exhibitions. Nearby, the Higgins House at the Worcester Historical Museum adds a local-history counterpoint in a classic setting. Side streets mix early-20th-century colonials and brick apartment buildings, while Institute Park’s paths and lawns shape an outdoorsy pause.

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Market insights

4 Carter Rd · $589,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 26 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $523,283. (11% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Closets throughout
Exercise room
Entry hall
Insulated doors and storm door(s)
Insulated windows with screens
Two fireplaces (living room and family room)
10 total rooms

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with hardwood flooring, closet, and overhead lighting
Second bedroom on the first floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Third bedroom on the first floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Fourth bedroom in the basement with stone/ceramic tile flooring, closet, exterior access and sliding door

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
First-floor full bathroom with tiled tub & shower, double vanity, linen closet, stone/ceramic tile flooring and a jacuzzi/whirlpool soaking tub
Basement full bathroom with tub & shower and laminate flooring
Basement half bathroom with laminate flooring

Kitchen
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Upgraded cabinetry
Pantry
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Peninsula layout
Exterior access
Stainless steel appliances

Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement with washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Gas water heater

Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main bedrooms and dining area
Laminate flooring in basement areas
Tile/stone flooring in kitchen and select bathrooms
Wall-to-wall carpet in living room

Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Wall cooling unit(s)
Thermostat (energy efficient feature)

Sale and tax history for 4 Carter Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73578907

Sep 23, 2026

Listed

$589,900

$277/sq ft

Sep 22, 2026

Coming Soon

$589,900

$277/sq ft

MLS PIN #72760592

Jan 21, 2021

Sold

$394,000

$185/sq ft

Nov 23, 2020

Contingent

—

Nov 17, 2020

Listed

$384,000

$180/sq ft

Immaculate and updated, this home has the flexible living space you need! The main level offers an open fireplaced living room, dining room and cabinet packed kitchen complete with granite counters, a peninsula and deck access. Continue to the 3 good size bedrooms, all with closets, and a family bath with double vanity. Down the split staircase is a large family room with a second fireplace, a 4th bedroom, a half bath/laundry room combo, and another room with its own full bath which would be perfect for a master, a home office, a home gym - you name it! Oversize one car garage with storage room and new garage door and opener. Outside enjoy the .74 acre lot, complete with huge deck, amazing stone patio and storage shed. Truly a gem!

MLS PIN #30417680

Sep 29, 2000

Sold

$200,750

$94/sq ft

Jun 17, 2000

Listing Removed

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Jun 5, 2000

Listed

$196,000

$92/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,799 (+14.5%)

$105,000 + $299,400

$404,400

2022

$5,065 (−3.2%)

$84,200 + $248,800

$333,000

2021

$5,232 (+2.6%)

$67,600 + $253,800

$321,400

2020

$5,100 (+2.0%)

$67,500 + $232,500

$300,000

2019

$5,000 (−0.8%)

$61,200 + $216,600

$277,800

2018

$5,041 (+4.2%)

$61,200 + $205,400

$266,600

2017

$4,836 (−0.4%)

$61,200 + $190,400

$251,600

2016

$4,856 (+5.5%)

$46,700 + $188,900

$235,600

2014

$4,604 (+4.9%)

$46,700 + $188,900

$235,600

2013

$4,390 (+4.1%)

$51,200 + $185,100

$236,300

2012

$4,218 (+0.4%)

$51,200 + $197,200

$248,400

2011

$4,203 (−9.2%)

$90,700 + $171,000

$261,700

2010

$4,627 (−3.9%)

$90,700 + $214,700

$305,400

2009

$4,813

$113,000 + $243,500

$356,500

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.74 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,248

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1804402

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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,315 per month, based on comparable rentals

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