79 Purchase St, Worcester, MA 01606
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OFF MARKET

$418,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 27, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,358 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,358 sqft

79 Purchase St, Worcester, MA 01606

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,358 sqft
Price/Sqft
$308

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 79 Purchase St.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Single family home located at south after Burncoat area. This house offers two living levels, 1 st floor includes open floor for living room and dinning room , hardwood floor, ss appliances and half bath. Second floor offers 3 good size bedrooms, full bath and hardwood floors. Two car garage and off street parking space.Lease available 5/15.

12 month
79 Purchase St, Worcester, MA 01606 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,358 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $280,000 on Dec 30, 2021 (12,074% above the $2,300 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 26, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $418,200, with a rent estimate of $2,651/month.

Home Details for 79 Purchase St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Window Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 79 Purchase St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
37 Rowena St, Worcester, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$380,000
09/05/25
3
1
1,306 sqft
43 Rowena St, Worcester, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$460,000
08/06/26
3
2
1,502 sqft
66 Eunice Ave, Worcester, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/12/26
3
1
1,565 sqft
14 Governors St, Worcester, MA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$430,000
05/22/26
3
1
1,404 sqft
10 Arbutus Rd, Worcester, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$266,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,876 sqft
36 Rowena St, Worcester, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$440,000
06/29/26
3
1
1,149 sqft
1 Inwood Rd, Worcester, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$420,000
09/03/25
3
1.5
1,170 sqft
86 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$435,000
06/16/26
3
1.5
1,284 sqft
37 Uncatena Ave, Worcester, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$430,000
11/20/25
3
1.5
1,569 sqft
1 Purchase St, Worcester, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$430,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
1,736 sqft

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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
Apr 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,300
Apr 10, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,300
Dec 30, 2021
Source: MLS PIN #72905112
Sold
$280,000
Nov 3, 2021
Source: MLS PIN #72905112
PriceChange
$289,900
Price decreased by 2%
Oct 27, 2021
Source: MLS PIN #72905112
PriceChange
$294,900
Price decreased by 2%

Frequently asked questions about 79 Purchase St

  • What is 79 Purchase St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 79 Purchase St in Worcester, MA is $418,200.
  • What is the price history for 79 Purchase St?
    79 Purchase St in Worcester, MA last sold for $280,000 in December 2021.
  • 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 79 Purchase St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 79 Purchase St in Worcester, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 79 Purchase St have parking?
    Yes, 79 Purchase St in Worcester, MA has on-site parking.

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