85 Forest St, Worcester, MA 01609
OFF MARKET

85 Forest St
Worcester, MA 01609

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,050 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$741,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,572/mo*
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$741,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,572/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,050 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This elegant and thoughtfully restored Craftsman gem located on Worcester's desirable West Side flawlessly blends the character found only in a period home w/ modern conveniences that discerning buyers desire. The open floor plan is highlighted by an enviable sun-drenched gourmet kitchen featuring fresh white cabinets,granite counters,BOSCH stainless appliances,radiant heat flooring, & cozy breakfast nook. Gather w/family & friends in the spacious fireplaced living room opening to a comfortable family room. On the 2nd floor you'll find a luxurious master suite offering dual closets & well appointed master bath. The 3rd floor offers versatile living spaces to fit your lifestyle; additional bedrooms,home office,yoga studio, or playroom. Enjoy beautifully refinished hardwood floors,new roof & hot water heater,newer electrical,windows,high efficiency gas heat & distinctive millwork throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance to Indian Lake, restaurants & coffee shops.
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.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 85 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant, GasHeating Fuel: Radiant
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914Year Updated: 1996
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 85 Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
09/18/2020$540,000Sold
N/A
07/13/2020$525,000PendingAgent Provided
07/08/2020$525,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/23/2016$2,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/24/2016$2,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/08/2014$2,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/27/2014$2,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/26/2013$2,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/30/2013$2,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/30/2003$325,000Sold
N/A
08/20/1999$207,000Sold
N/A
01/30/1997$156,000Sold
N/A
08/31/1994$95,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,894
Assessment$598,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 85 Forest St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11 Hancock Hill Dr, Worcester, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$915,000
07/30/25
5
5
4,527
14 Hancock Hill Dr, Worcester, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$600,000
08/05/25
4
1.5
1,900
31 Otsego Rd, Worcester, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$725,000
06/20/25
4
2
2,423
11 Holden St, Worcester, MA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$500,000
03/11/26
5
2.5
2,295
15 Montclair Dr, Worcester, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$780,000
08/18/25
3
2.5
3,632
59 Beechmont St, Worcester, MA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$780,000
05/07/26
6
3.5
3,237
22 Nottingham Rd, Worcester, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$495,000
09/26/25
2
2
1,768
8 Old Colony Rd, Worcester, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$715,000
04/30/26
4
3.5
2,500
53 Beechmont St, Worcester, MA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$662,000
06/16/25
4
2.5
2,740
49 Metcalf St, Worcester, MA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$709,900
03/30/26
4
4
2,412

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What Locals Say about Worcester

At least 1802 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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85 Forest St, Worcester, MA 01609 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,050 sqft single-family home built in 1914. This property is not currently available for sale. 85 Forest St was last sold on Sep 18, 2020 for $540,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 85 Forest St is $741,700.