18 Balder Rd, Worcester, MA 01605
SOLD
AUG 5, 2025

18 Balder Rd
Worcester, MA 01605

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,597 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$450,000

Last Sold: Aug 5, 2025
$282/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,754/mo*
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$450,000

Last Sold: Aug 5, 2025
$282/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,754/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,597 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Welcome home to a place that feels like stepping back in time—where vintage charm meets modern comfort. This beautifully preserved 4-bedroom home near the Worcester/Holden line sits on a quiet, tree-lined street, just steps from Nelson Place Elementary, Forest Grove Middle, and Assumption University. Inside, original wood trim, hardwood floors (currently under carpet), and period details showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The flexible floor plan allows for bedrooms, offices, or guest space to suit your needs. A modern kitchen blends seamlessly with the home's classic style. The spacious yard is perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or playtime. Tucked in a peaceful neighborhood yet close to Worcester's hospitals, universities, shops, and restaurants, this home offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy nearby lakes and outdoor recreation just minutes away. Come experience this hidden gem—an oasis that feels like a country escape, right in the heart of the city.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 07, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$282/sqft
Listed
153 days ago

Home Details for 18 Balder Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1597 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PorchExterior: PorchFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street,Assigned,Deeded
Frontage
Waterfront: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1597Finished Area (below surface): 925

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 Property.Parcel Number: 1783145

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $450,000Price Per Sqft: $282/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jul 13 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Worcester
School Information
Elementary School: NelsonJr High / Middle School: Forest GroveHigh School: Burncoat

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1597 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73394107Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1597

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkMedical FacilityLaundromatHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolUniversity
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Sable Homes Metro-West Team, (508) 733-8935
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, (508) 655-4141
Bought with: Paul O'Rourke, (774) 312-6615, The O'Rourke Group Real Estate Professionals, (774) 312-6615
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73394107

Price History for 18 Balder Rd

DatePriceEventSource
08/05/2025$450,000Sold
MLS PIN #73394107
06/30/2025$450,000PendingWilliam Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73394107
06/30/2025$450,000ContingentMLS PIN #73394107
06/19/2025$450,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73394107
08/06/2001$450,000Sold
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Market trends in Worcester

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$396K
$2.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$282
$4MoM
Available listings
277
84MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,620
Assessment$350,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 18 Balder Rd

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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11 Balder Rd, Worcester, MA
0.04
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$465,000
05/27/26
4
1.5
1,490
14 Balder Rd, Worcester, MA
0.02
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$510,000
04/13/26
4
2
1,658
10 Neptune Rd, Worcester, MA
0.08
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$530,000
05/22/26
4
2
1,653
47 Hapgood Rd, Worcester, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$415,000
08/12/25
3
1
1,008
12 Romola Rd, Worcester, MA
0.05
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$595,000
08/29/25
4
2
1,949
22 Nottingham Rd, Worcester, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$495,000
09/26/25
2
2
1,768
36 Eagle Rd, Worcester, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$500,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,523
41 Eagle Rd, Worcester, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$440,000
09/19/25
2
2
1,208
12 Kanes Xing, Worcester, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$600,000
05/28/26
4
2.5
2,176

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What Locals Say about Worcester

At least 1805 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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  • 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
    " My neighborhood is about 10 minutes from downtown and public transportation is available which is convenient"
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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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  • Alejandra S.
    "close to park and pool. easy access to highway and convenient stores and downtown. ...................."
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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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18 Balder Rd, Worcester, MA 01605 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,597 sqft single-family home built in 1923. This property is not currently available for sale. 18 Balder Rd was last sold on Aug 5, 2025 for $450,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $450,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 18 Balder Rd is $461,400.