21 Shaffner St, Worcester, MA 01605
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21 Shaffner St
Worcester, MA 01605

  • 6 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,814 sqft

$550,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,405/mo*
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$550,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,405/mo*
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6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,814 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 21 Shaffner St, where classic craftsmanship meets modern comfort! This home is the epitome of character, featuring window seating, beautiful woodwork & ornate mantles. A spacious entry hall welcomes you, leading to a fireplaced living room or an eat-in kitchen with stunning ceramic tile. The dining room, complete with a butler’s pantry, is perfect for entertaining. A half bath & 1st-floor laundry add convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms with ample closet space & a full bath. The 3rd floor offers two additional bedrooms—one very spacious—and another full bath. The fireplaced primary bedroom is perfect for extra chilly nights!. A detached garage provides extra parking or storage, while the great backyard & patio create the perfect outdoor retreat. Recent updates include a new boiler & hot water heater (2021) & strategically placed mini-splits for year-round comfort. Conveniently located near highways & amenities, this is a home you don’t want to miss!
21 Shaffner St, Worcester, MA 01605 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,814 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $540,000 on Jul 21, 2025 (4% below the $564,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2026 with an asking price of $6,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 22, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $550,300, with a rent estimate of $4,238/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 21 Shaffner St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2814 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,First FloorRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural Gas,DuctlessHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Dining Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring Hardwood, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle RubberPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: Fenced/EnclosedExterior: PorchFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
Frontage
Waterfront: Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To BeachRoad Frontage: Public, Dead EndResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2814

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Antique
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:09 B:018 L:00037, 1771150

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $564,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 26 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Worcester
School Information
Elementary School: Wawecus RdJr High / Middle School: Burncoat MiddleHigh School: Burncoat High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2814 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7200 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73352713Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2814

Additional Information

Public TransportationParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityHouse of WorshipPublic School
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Jim Black Group, (774) 314-9448
Real Broker MA, LLC, (855) 450-0442
Bought with: Renee Prunier, (508) 922-6773, Lamacchia Realty, Inc., (508) 832-5324
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73352713

Price History for 21 Shaffner St

DatePriceEventSource
01/22/2026$6,000ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/15/2026$6,000Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/21/2025$540,000Sold
MLS PIN #73352713
06/13/2025$564,900ContingentMLS PIN #73352713
05/22/2025$564,900PriceChange
MLS PIN #73352713
04/02/2025$574,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73352713
03/28/2014$176,000Sold
N/A
12/31/1991$130,000Sold
N/A

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$5,938
Assessment$450,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 21 Shaffner St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
30 Melrose St, Worcester, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$460,000
03/26/26
4
1.5
2,250
34 Oran St, Worcester, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$580,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,872
44 Westminster St, Worcester, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$504,000
12/22/25
7
3.5
2,724
16 Barnard Rd, Worcester, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$479,900
06/05/26
4
1.5
2,621
36 Melrose St, Worcester, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$410,000
04/30/26
3
1.5
1,383
50 Burncoat Ter, Worcester, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$497,000
10/23/25
4
1.5
1,568
41 Westminster St, Worcester, MA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$560,900
06/26/26
4
2
2,430
9 Burncoat Ter, Worcester, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$375,000
08/22/25
3
2
1,670
19 McKinley Rd, Worcester, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$400,000
01/08/26
3
1.5
1,422

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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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