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Welcome to this charming ranch style duplex in the highly desirable Grafton Hill neighborhood, a great fit for investors and owner occupants alike. The side by side design gives each unit a level of privacy most 2 family homes don’t offer. Each side has its own driveway with room for at least two cars, plus its own yard space. One unit also features a large deck and a storage shed, making the most of the outdoor area. Inside, both units share a similar layout with a kitchen, living room, spacious bedroom and bathroom. Quartz countertops and bright, well-maintained cabinets give both units a modern feel. Major updates include a new water heater (2026), roof (2024) and siding (2024). The icing on the cake is the location: close to shops, restaurants, Lake Park and Lake Quinsigamond, with easy access to I-290 and other major routes.
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
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range, Refrigerator
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Deck
Shed
Home design
Multifamily property
2 stories
Parking
4 off-street parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Slab foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Near public transportation, a park, a laundromat, and highway access
Electricity and solar
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Perfect ranch style duplex in Grafton Hill! Each side has one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen and a living room. Collect the rent on one side and live in the other! Off street parking for two cars on each side. Left side unit was renovated last year and the right side has just been freshly painted, new carpet, new appliances etc. Great move-in-ready condition! Live and work in the city - cut down on your commute time. Near to 290, 90, 190, Lake Park, UMASS, ST. V's and more.
Public Records
Sep 26, 2000
Sold
$60,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 4, 1996
Sold
$55,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 1993
Sold
$40,200
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 1987
Sold
$108,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,353 (+3.4%)
$102,400 + $131,400
$233,800
2022
$3,244 (+20.2%)
$81,900 + $131,400
$213,300
2021
$2,698 (+8.0%)
$65,500 + $100,200
$165,700
2020
$2,499 (+1.5%)
$65,500 + $81,500
$147,000
2019
$2,461 (−3.3%)
$58,900 + $77,800
$136,700
2018
$2,545 (−0.7%)
$58,900 + $75,700
$134,600
2017
$2,564 (+15.7%)
$58,900 + $74,500
$133,400
2016
$2,216 (+5.5%)
$42,900 + $64,600
$107,500
2014
$2,101 (−6.5%)
$42,900 + $64,600
$107,500
2013
$2,248 (+9.4%)
$47,200 + $73,800
$121,000
2012
$2,055 (−11.5%)
$47,200 + $73,800
$121,000
2011
$2,322
$73,700 + $70,900
$144,600
2010
$2,321 (+1.6%)
$73,700 + $79,500
$153,200
2009
$2,284
$82,400 + $86,800
$169,200
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,040
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1970
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Worcester County
APN
1779615
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
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Worcester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 50 Commonwealth Ave
$419,093
$807 under list price of $420K
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