56 Fruit St, Worcester, MA 01609
OFF MARKET

56 Fruit St
Worcester, MA 01609

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,298 sqft

$586,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,629/mo*
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$586,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,629/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,298 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Historic Dutch Colonial home in the heart of one of Worcester's most sought-after neighborhoods close to WPI, Elm Park & the popular eateries on Highland Street. Inside you will find more than 2,200+ square feet on 3 levels of living area including an approved in-law suite. Hardwood floors, fireplace in the formal dining room, large living room w/ walls of glass to let in the natural light, eat-in kitchen with separate pantry and mudroom. The first floor features a unique u-shaped staircase with decorative trim & half bath. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms, an office & a full bath. On the 3rd floor you will find the in-law suite w/ a bedroom, living room, full bath & kitchen. New boiler & water heater in '18/'19 as well as updated electric. Delightful brick patio, quiet neighborhood. Close walking distance to Worcester Polytech Institute. Convenient to many popular Worcester amenities including the Art Museum, The Hanover Theatre, Polar Park, the commuter rail & highway access.
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 July 07, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
135 days ago

Home Details for 56 Fruit St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2298 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Flooring - Vinyl,First FloorRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Steam,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Dining RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle Asphalt Composition ShinglesPatio / Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, CoveredExterior: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, BalconyFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Garage Faces Side,Off Street,Tandem,Driveway,Stone/Gravel
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 150.00

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1763580

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $519,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jun 18 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Worcester

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2298 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5505 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73119639

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Seth A. Welcom, (508) 868-5235
RE/MAX Vision, (508) 842-3000
Bought with: Brenda Demers, (508) 779-7777, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (978) 443-8484
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73119639

Price History for 56 Fruit St

DatePriceEventSource
07/07/2023$445,000Sold
MLS PIN #73119639
06/06/2023$519,900ContingentMLS PIN #73119639
06/02/2023$519,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73119639
02/09/1996$82,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,541
Assessment$571,700
Home facts updated by county records

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322 Highland St, Worcester, MA
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$655,000
06/17/25
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$200,000
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744
66 William St, Worcester, MA
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$470,000
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What Locals Say about Worcester

At least 1804 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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56 Fruit St, Worcester, MA 01609 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,298 sqft single-family home built in 1890. This property is not currently available for sale. 56 Fruit St was last sold on Jul 7, 2023 for $445,000 (14% lower than the asking price of $519,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 56 Fruit St is $586,300.