Welcome to 97 Eastern Ave, a well-located three-family property offering an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants looking to build equity and generate rental income. This spacious triple-decker features three generously sized 2-3 bedroom, 1-bath units, providing desirable layouts and strong rental potential. Each unit offers bright living spaces, hardwood flooring, eat-in kitchens with pantry areas, and convenient washer/dryer hookups. Replacement windows and separate living areas add to the property's functionality and appeal.The third-floor unit offers elevated views of Worcester and presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor to maximize the property's income potential. Additional features include unfinished basement/storage space, and a large rear yard. Conveniently located near public transportation, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Route 290, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.Whether you're looking to house-hack, expand your rental portfolio, or capitalize on Worcester's strong rental market, 97 Eastern Ave offers the space, location, and income potential to make this a compelling investment. Don't miss this opportunity to own a multi-family property in one of Central Massachusetts' most active markets! Units that are rented are month-to-month.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
5,013 sq ftLot Size
$191Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Silvano Gomes• J. Christopher Real Estate Group
Bell Hill, located between Downtown Worcester and Shrewsbury Street, is a historic and hillside Worcester neighborhood with brick triple-deckers and skyline views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Worcester Common and Main Street corridor, where cafés, galleries, and civic buildings set a steady, urban rhythm. Architectural details lean Victorian and early-20th-century, with tight blocks and walkable streets that climb toward the hill. Mechanics Hall anchors the cultural calendar with concerts and public events. The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory adds marquee performances in a restored movie-palace setting. Worcester Art Museum rounds out the area’s creative backbone with rotating exhibitions and a sculpture garden.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Total of 18 rooms
Building has 6 stories
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Exterior features
Fenced/enclosed yard
City views
Home design
3-family building (3 units up/down)
Parking
No open parking spaces reported
Construction
Total building area about 3,143
6 total stories
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Property configured with multiple unit layouts: one unit on 1 level, one unit on 2 levels, and one unit on 3 levels
Electricity and solar
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Live on a top floor or invest for cash flow! Great income producing triple-decker for investor or owner occupied! 1st and 2nd floor rented - totaling $2,200. Unit 3 is vacant. Turn-key, passive cash flow investment. Bright, spacious 2 bedroom units with two front rooms. Beautiful hardwood floors, Lead certs. Large eat-in kitchens with separate pantry. Washer/dryer hookups, vinyl replacement windows, Ceiling fans, Large rear yard. Top unit has spectacular penthouse views of Worcester. Near bus, UMassMem Hospital, Rt 290.
Public Records
Apr 17, 2009
Sold
$90,000
$29/sq ft
MLS PIN #70832171
Apr 17, 2009
Listing Removed
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Apr 17, 2009
Sold
$90,000
$29/sq ft
Apr 9, 2009
Contingent
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Apr 9, 2009
Relisted
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Apr 9, 2009
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2008
Price Changed
$94,900
$30/sq ft
Nov 11, 2008
Price Changed
$94,990
$30/sq ft
Oct 8, 2008
Listed
$99,990
$32/sq ft
BUYERS TAKE NOTICE! CALLING ALL INVESTORS, DO THE NUMBERS, THEY WORK! GREAT CAP RATE WITH LITTLE WORK REQUIRED, SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL. THIS SOLID 3-FAM HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER. ALL UNITS HAVE BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLS, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, PRIVATE BALCONY. 3RD FL HAS BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE CITY! LEAD PAINT CERTIFICATES FOR THE ENTIRE BUILDING, NICE BACK YARD, BRAND NEW-CONDOS NEXT DOOR, THIS COULD BE AN EQUITY BUILDER W/ A LITTLE TLC. GREAT COMMUTER LOCATION! SOLD AS IS!
MLS PIN #30672563
Mar 14, 2003
Sold
$222,000
$71/sq ft
Feb 11, 2003
Listing Removed
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Dec 4, 2002
Listed
$229,900
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 7, 2002
Sold
$136,680
$43/sq ft
MLS PIN #30560521
Feb 6, 2002
Sold
$134,000
$43/sq ft
Nov 20, 2001
Listing Removed
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Nov 12, 2001
Listed
$139,900
$45/sq ft
MLS PIN #30403300
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$78,000
$25/sq ft
Jun 5, 2000
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2000
Listed
$79,500
$25/sq ft
MLS PIN #30360051
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$78,000
$25/sq ft
Feb 18, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 1999
Listed
$77,500
$25/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 23, 1987
Sold
$120,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,371 (+15.0%)
$70,700 + $373,600
$444,300
2022
$5,538 (+10.0%)
$56,600 + $307,500
$364,100
2021
$5,035 (+25.7%)
$45,300 + $264,000
$309,300
2020
$4,004 (+30.2%)
$45,000 + $190,500
$235,500
2019
$3,076 (+1.8%)
$39,300 + $131,600
$170,900
2018
$3,022 (+6.0%)
$39,300 + $120,500
$159,800
2017
$2,852 (+6.9%)
$39,300 + $109,100
$148,400
2016
$2,669 (+5.5%)
$28,300 + $101,200
$129,500
2014
$2,530 (−0.7%)
$28,300 + $101,200
$129,500
2013
$2,547 (+7.0%)
$32,100 + $105,000
$137,100
2012
$2,381 (−16.3%)
$32,100 + $108,100
$140,200
2011
$2,843 (+3.9%)
$50,600 + $126,400
$177,000
2010
$2,735 (−7.7%)
$50,600 + $129,900
$180,500
2009
$2,963
$74,800 + $144,700
$219,500
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,143
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,143
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Worcester County
APN
1778081
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 93° expected this year, 14 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 • 01605
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Worcester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 97 Eastern Ave
$603,412
$3,412 over list price of $600K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $715K.