172 Olean St, Worcester, MA 01602
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OFF MARKET

172 Olean St
Worcester, MA 01602

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,522 sqft (on 1 acre)

$526,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,304/mo*
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$526,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,304/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,522 sqft
(on 1 acre)

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1923
Lot Size
1 acre
Living Area
1,522 sqft
Price/Sqft
$346
Parking
4 Open Spaces

About this House

Here is your opportunity to own the ONLY property for sale in Worcester with a RARE 1 acre of flat, usable land, featuring mature fruit trees & garden that abuts a babbling brook & conservation land. Located just minutes from hiking trails, restaurants, Polar Park, & all the vibrant attractions Worcester has to offer, this home is perfectly situated for both relaxation & convenience. With beautifully updated kitchen & baths, this 3 bed / 1.5 bath (half bath has pocket door & water lines to add a shower!) is waiting for its new owners. Refinished hardwood floors throughout, breakfast bar in kitchen, separate dining room, updated windows & freshly painted. Enjoy your morning coffee on the stone patio overlooking the incredible yard or on your screen porch running the width of the home! Economical gas heat & forced HW controlled by 2 zones w/NEST thermostats. Full walk out basement w/high ceiling. Country living in the city - a true gem of a property.
172 Olean St, Worcester, MA 01602 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,522 sqft single-family home built in 1923. It last sold for the $499,000 asking price on Oct 16, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $526,100, with a rent estimate of $2,943/month.

Home Details for 172 Olean St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1522 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Screened, PatioExterior: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fruit Trees, GardenFoundation: StoneGarden
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Waterfront: StreamRoad Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Personal PropertyParcel Number: M:54 B:003 L:00002, 1805306

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $499,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 09 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Worcester

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1522 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation AreaNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1 Acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73285678

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsConservation Area
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by TOPP Realtors, (508) 410-1781
OWN IT, A 100% Commission Brokerage, (508) 667-4931
Candice Bettencourt, (508) 450-2576
Bought with: Meghan Tate, (603) 401-9597, Jill & Co. Realty Group, (603) 275-0487
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73285678

Price History for 172 Olean St

DatePriceEventSource
10/16/2024$500,000Sold
MLS PIN #73285678
09/05/2024$499,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73285678
05/06/2022$410,000Sold
MLS PIN #72962841
04/13/2022$400,000ContingentMLS PIN #72962841
04/06/2022$400,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #72962841

Market trends in Worcester

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$411K
$167MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$282
$4MoM
Available listings
325
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,591
Assessment$348,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 172 Olean St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
58 Wedgewood Rd, Worcester, MA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$480,000
03/31/26
3
1
1,766
155 Tory Fort Ln, Worcester, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$324,700
01/02/26
4
1.5
1,372
268 Mower St, Worcester, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$560,000
09/12/25
3
2.5
1,838
38-38 Tory Fort Ln #B, Worcester, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$616,000
07/29/26
3
2
1,728
12 Pinebrook Ln, Worcester, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$540,000
12/15/25
3
3
1,255
74 Moreland Green Dr, Worcester, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$505,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,253
124 Wedgewood Rd, Worcester, MA
0.75
Single-Family Home
$517,500
06/10/26
3
2
1,776
40 Chatanika Ave, Worcester, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$535,000
06/05/26
3
1.5
1,769
2 Pinebrook Ln, Worcester, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$565,000
09/30/25
3
2.5
1,610
1231 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$450,000
08/07/26
3
1.5
1,487

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What Locals Say about Worcester

At least 1806 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Yanetcarina0831
    "Neighborhood is very warm "
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  • Lissa Stgermain
    "My neighborhood is very quiet no one causes problems at all we have never ever had a package stolen it is a good area to live in"
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  • Jennetnn1
    "There is a nice trail to walk with dog. It leads into the greenhill park. Other dog owners don’t walk dog on leash. This can be a problem. "
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  • Alexis Rodriguez
    "been here in this neighborhood since i was in dippers. wasn’t the best place to live at but things have changed "
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  • Katherine Tarr
    "In our neighborhood there are not a lot of kids. We did raise our kids here, but they went to private school 30 minutes away. Our neighborhood is like a park setting on the lake and it’s beautiful."
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  • Maricelmh1980
    "Good very safe to be walking around with the dog also he’s a lot of place to be working around the park"
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  • Kerrycote1231
    "Nice area to live in, lot of parks and great little league teams. School buses in neighborhoods..neighbors look out for each other"
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  • 4s.raps1
    "The neighborhood is very suburban. Therefor a car is needed. There is a lake across the street which limits the number of directions to cummute "
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  • Kalina Miller
    "I don't know if any community events in worcester right now as I usually go elsewhere near Boston for such events. "
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  • Stephanie Ferraro
    "Good neighborhood, nice place to walk, close to the parks, good schools, safe, friendly neighbors, close to lake"
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  • Genti C
    "It is easy to commute and traffic is not bad. The new paving of Stafford st will change a lot for better I hope with bike lane and street parking spots. "
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  • Shaniqwafryar94
    "They’re are very nice and big parks and depending on the area you live can be nice to walk around but you also have to be careful of the homeless people walking around everywhere that watch you "
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  • Walasnog
    "The area of Burncoat neighborhood it’s great nice and quiet to live I have been living here for 5 years and me and my family love it "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good walking area. Park close by, I don’t have a dog so I really don’t know to be completely honest. "
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  • Aj Cortathatos
    "Don’t pick up poop and there loud some are off leash a lot of owners don’t pay attention some of them let them do what ever they want "
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  • Jessiesdowd
    "I live off of Shrewsbury street, there are several events throughout the year accessible to all neighborhoods "
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  • Wenta0026
    "My neighbor hood has easy access to highway and public transportation. You can walk to bus stop. Drive to highway is only about 2 - 3 min depending on traffic. "
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  • Sabrina Sadaf Waqar
    "I drive, and do not use public transportation. I wish that public transportation was more accessible between major cities such as Boston-Worcester . "
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  • Aj Cortathatos
    "There’s nun that makes it unique it’s just a part of worcester that I like and that I would stay around "
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  • Aj Cortathatos
    "I like it it’s not a bad neighborhood. I lived here three years and it’s still the same. A lot of things have changed around here, but not the people."
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  • Andreajc2008
    "It’s quiet just the way it should They are not too many kids or parties all over the place. Neighbors are beyond friendly and so helpful with everything "
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  • Diorselenex
    "Its mostly city so make sure you bring bags to clean up poop because someone will say something and watch out for other dogs because some owners arent very responsible "
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  • Trulia User
    "None I have not lived in this area long enough plus in the time that I have lived in this area there’s hasn’t been many events "
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  • Trulia User
    "good place nice area parks and restaurants to go to i live here and have lived here for years i feel safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "it’s good place to live and be around, i live here and work near here this place is safe and good for everyone "
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  • Trulia User
    "a nice trail is in the neighborhood. I don't own dogs but I like walking there. there's also a little league park that would be good to take dogs. one downside is that there is not a sidewalk on the side of the street where I live"
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent. My particular street does not have a lot of children. There are popular parks in the neighborhood which are family friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood around Union Hill has great access to parking and public transportation as well. A good selection of places to eat."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood has many families and local parks to visit but some are better maintained than others. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are so nice when they see u walking with u dog they said cute stuff about u dog great people i this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to down town yet quiet overall. Reasonable cost of housing. Proximity to Worcester Art Museum and various public parks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good neighborhood. I love to leave here. I have been here close to 5years. friendly community and everyone is welcome "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of parks for walks are available in the area. Neighborhood is dog friendly and most god owners are responsible to pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in the area for 2 years now and it’s great I love I love the dog park and my neighbors I recommended the farmers market it’s great the parks are clean"
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  • Trulia User
    "neighborhood watch. schools, park close by and pool. the neighborhood is clean, walking to bus stop is close"
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  • Allyncamp
    "So far the area has been nothing but good and quiet. Every neighborhood has it's good and bad but this side has been pretty good. I had to call the cops on myself cause I didn't want to turn my own music down."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a great neighborhood right near the elementary school, which is fantastic!! The roads are mostly quiet and lots of people are always out walking, running, waking their dogs, ect. it's a great place to live!"
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  • Semtex
    "There was a stabbing here recently and also lots of heroin needles on the ground. Seems like a nice area but definitely is not super safe for kids or anyone honestly. "
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  • Suzan K.
    "Lots of broken glass and Herron needles on the sidewalks. I think the area needs a little bit of TLC. The is a farmers market in the neighborhood. There is also lots of restaurants nearby."
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  • Tatiane S.
    "i loved worcester my for a big city i fell save very friendly and amazing peaple good food great bars"
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Frequently asked questions about 172 Olean St

  • What is 172 Olean St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 172 Olean St in Worcester, MA is $526,100.
  • What is the price history for 172 Olean St?
    172 Olean St in Worcester, MA last sold for $500,000 in October 2024.
  • Is Worcester a buyer's or seller's market?
    Worcester is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Worcester?
    The median sale price in Worcester is $411K. That is up $167 from the prior month.
  • Does 172 Olean St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 172 Olean St in Worcester, MA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 172 Olean St?
    The lot at 172 Olean St in Worcester, MA is about 1 acre.
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