96 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604
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SOLD
OCT 31, 2025

96 Lake Ave
Worcester, MA 01604

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,598 sqft

$410,000

Last Sold: Oct 31, 2025
4% below list $425K
$257/sqft

$410,000

Last Sold: Oct 31, 2025
4% below list $425K
$257/sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,598 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

Location, location, location! This incredible 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home across the street from Lake Quinsigamond with unbeatable convenience. Short distance to Quinsiganmond State Park with lake access, UMASS Medical and UMASS School, shops and restaurants. Worcester/Shrewsbury line location offers best of both worlds. Recent upgrades include New double shingle roof, electrical and heating systems. Zoned RL-7Don't miss this rare combination of residential confort and business potential in this desirable lake community. Schedule your showing today!!!
96 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,598 sqft single-family home built in 1885. It last sold for $410,000 on Oct 31, 2025 (4% below the $425,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $414,500, with a rent estimate of $2,948/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$257/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 96 Lake Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Interior Entry,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1598 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: CoveredExterior: Covered Patio/DeckFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 4Has a CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Detached,Carport,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Waterfront: Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1598

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1885
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: 1779228

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $425,000Price Per Sqft: $257/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Oct 19 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Worcester

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1598 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7077 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Inspection

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73411473Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1598

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolUniversity
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Elena Scaplen, (774) 272-0376
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest, (508) 877-6500
Bought with: Samantha Cortes, (508) 887-3374, Lock and Key Realty Inc., (413) 282-8080
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73411473

Price History for 96 Lake Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2025$410,000Sold
MLS PIN #73411473
10/06/2025$425,000ContingentMLS PIN #73411473
09/28/2025$425,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73411473
08/26/2025$449,900PriceChange
MLS PIN #73411473
08/10/2025$460,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73411473
07/30/2025$475,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73411473
03/16/2013$289,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/14/2012$289,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/30/2001$166,000Sold
N/A
07/03/2001$146,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Worcester

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$411K
$16.02KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$278
$3MoM
Available listings
308
31MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,727
Assessment$358,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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10/30/25
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1,785
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$390,000
12/04/25
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1,222
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0.31
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$389,900
07/31/25
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1,221
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0.31
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$417,500
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1,760
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$400,000
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1,094
24 Sherbrook Ave, Worcester, MA
0.15
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$375,000
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1,484
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$460,000
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2,347
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$550,000
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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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  • 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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  • 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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