196 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
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OFF MARKET

$526,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 6, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft

196 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA 01606

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1941
850 sqft
$619/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 196 Saint Nicholas Ave.
  • Schools3 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Recently Renovated Duplex with Fenced Yard and Solar!

Move-in ready on November 1st, this beautifully renovated side-by-side duplex in the desirable Burncoat area of Worcester offers modern living with a spacious layout.

- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Monthly Rent: $2,100
- Available: November 1st, 2024

Features:

- Open-concept layout: Spacious living room, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor.
- Modern kitchen: Granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher.
- Smart home: Thermostat, smoke/CO2 detectors, Bluetooth speaker bathroom fan, and smart front door lock.
- Energy-efficient: Equipped with solar panels to help reduce your electric bill.
- Outdoor space: Slider door leads to a private deck and fenced-in backyard.
- Storage: Dedicated basement and attic for storage, plus washer & dryer hookups.
- Parking: Private driveway with off-street parking for two vehicles.

Location:

Located in the Burncoat neighborhood, this home is near local schools, parks, and major highways for easy commuting.

Application Requirements:
- Credit score of 650+
- Monthly rent must not exceed 30% of gross monthly income
- No smoking
- No pets
- No prior evictions or judgments
- First, last, and security deposit due upon lease signing (equal to one month's rent each)

12 month lease, Tenant is responsible for gas, snow removal, and shared lawn maintenance. First, last, and security deposit due upon lease signing (equal to one month's rent each.)
196 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA 01606 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft apartment built in 1941. It last sold for $173,000 on Jul 7, 2011 (8,550% above the $2,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2024 with an asking price of $2,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 5, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $526,200, with a rent estimate of $2,010/month.

Home Details for 196 Saint Nicholas Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 196 Saint Nicholas Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
22 Shrewsbury Green Dr #I, Shrewsbury, MA
3.03
Apartment
$265,000
07/01/26
1
1
685 sqft
77-79 Harrington Ave, Shrewsbury, MA
2.82
Apartment
$865,000
06/15/26
1
1.5
750 sqft
10 Windsor St, Worcester, MA
2.34
Apartment
$465,000
07/17/26
-
9,108 sqft
361 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA
2.71
Apartment
$785,000
08/19/26
2
2
2,381 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Shrewsbury, MA
3.62
Apartment
$839,000
01/12/26
2
2.5
2,600 sqft
7 Gibbs St, Worcester, MA
5.14
Apartment
$265,000
05/08/26
2
2
964 sqft
121 Bailey St #D31, Worcester, MA
5.50
Apartment
$250,000
04/03/26
2
1
877 sqft
6 Canton Ct, North Grafton, MA
5.55
Apartment
$653,000
05/27/26
3
3
1,943 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Worcester

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,010/mo
Average rent
$2.13K
$17MoM
Available listings
834
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Around this home

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

  • 60 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 5, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,000
Sep 18, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,000
Price decreased by 5%
Sep 11, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,100
Sep 21, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Sep 19, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,000
Price decreased by 7%

Frequently asked questions about 196 Saint Nicholas Ave

  • What is 196 Saint Nicholas Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 196 Saint Nicholas Ave in Worcester, MA is $526,200.
  • What is the price history for 196 Saint Nicholas Ave?
    196 Saint Nicholas Ave in Worcester, MA last sold for $173,000 in July 2011.
  • 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 $429K. That is up $17.53K from the prior month.
  • Does 196 Saint Nicholas Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 196 Saint Nicholas Ave in Worcester, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 196 Saint Nicholas Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 196 Saint Nicholas Ave in Worcester, MA has in-unit laundry.

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