79 Tower St, Worcester, MA 01606
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79 Tower St
Worcester, MA 01606

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,554 sqft

$492,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,086/mo*
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$492,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,086/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,554 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$492K
Since last month
Increased$400 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$48K (+10.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$57K (+13.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +127% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$492K
July 2026$492K
June 2026$497K
May 2026$492K
April 2026$472K
March 2026$454K
February 2026$451K
January 2026$454K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
22 Merrill Rd, Worcester, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/30/26
3
1.5
1,207
4 Alder St, Worcester, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$500,000
05/21/26
3
2
1,512
26 Tower St, Worcester, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$455,500
11/18/25
3
2
1,698
35 Boardman St, Worcester, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$390,000
07/02/26
3
1.5
1,052
30 Boardman St, Worcester, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$535,000
07/20/26
4
2
2,184
40 Hastings Ave, Worcester, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$725,000
11/24/25
2
1.5
1,456
11 Gifford Dr, Worcester, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$389,000
01/05/26
3
2
1,313
38 Gifford Dr, Worcester, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/10/26
2
2
1,418

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
22 Merrill Rd, Worcester, MA 01606
0.04
$440,000
3
1.5
1,207
Recently Sold
24 Proctor St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.08
$618,700
4
2
1,700
Off Market
31 Boardman St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.05
$740,000
9
3
3,536
Recently Sold
18 Hastings Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
0.09
$461,300
4
2
1,506
Off Market
17 Boardman St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.06
$443,300
4
1.5
1,488
Off Market
35 Boardman St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.06
$390,000
3
1.5
1,052
Recently Sold
15 Boardman St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.07
$650,000
9
3
3,591
Recently Sold
40 Hastings Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
0.09
$725,000
2
1.5
1,456
Recently Sold
30 Boardman St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.07
$535,000
4
2
2,184
Recently Sold
39 Boyd St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.10
$540,000
4
2
2,538
Recently Sold
48 Tower St, Worcester, MA 01606
0.10
$684,700
5
4
2,654
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1926
Living Area
1,554 sqft
Price/Sqft
$317
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this charming, sunlit bungalow that seamlessly blends timeless character with modern updates. Well-maintained throughout the years keeping the character and custom finishes while adding the convenience and energy efficiency for today! Unique features include Hardwood flooring throughout, Fireplace, French doors, High Ceilings, and Custom China Cabinet in the Dining Room. Recent updates(2021) include most appliances, hot water heater, and furnace. First Floor features an oversized Living Room w/a cozy fireplace insert, Dining Room w/ plenty of space to entertain, updated Kitchen, and mudroom. Small room off of the kitchen is perfect for a home office, playroom or craft space. So many windows you will love the natural light! 3 bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor .Lots of storage incl a cedar closet, linen closet, and walk-in closet. Basement for storage w/ interior/ext access, laundry, plus 1/4bath. 2 Car Garage, Flat backyard. All in a Dream Commuter Location!
79 Tower St, Worcester, MA 01606 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,554 sqft single-family home built in 1926. It last sold for $435,000 on Sep 19, 2024 (2% above the $425,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $492,300, with a rent estimate of $3,181/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Christine Reilly, (508) 615-1526
ERA Key Realty Services - Worcester, (508) 853-0964
Bought with: Steven Ferrelli, (508) 250-6422, Lamacchia Realty, Inc., (508) 290-0303
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73266362

Home Details for 79 Tower St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1554 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsDoor: Storm Door(s), French DoorsFlooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - EnclosedExterior: Porch - Enclosed, Rain GuttersFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Waterfront: Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Public)Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Seller Personal PropertyParcel Number: M:13 B:015 L:00038, 1775220

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $425,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 22 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: WorcesterCommunity: Indian Lake
School Information
Elementary School: McgrathJr High / Middle School: Forest GroveHigh School: Burncoat

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1554 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7125 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73266362

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingMedical FacilityHighway AccessPrivate SchoolPublic School

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73266362
Sold
$435,000
Jul 18, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73266362
Listed For Sale
$425,000
Aug 25, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$183,000
Jun 17, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$200,000

Market trends in Worcester

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$429K
$17.53KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.7%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$284
$2MoM
Available listings
307
18MoM

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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Frequently asked questions about 79 Tower St

  • What is 79 Tower St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 79 Tower St in Worcester, MA is $492,300.
  • What is the price history for 79 Tower St?
    79 Tower St in Worcester, MA last sold for $435,000 in September 2024.
  • 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 Tower St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 79 Tower St in Worcester, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 79 Tower St?
    The lot at 79 Tower St in Worcester, MA is about 0.16 acres (7,125 sq ft).

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