This charming home is a grand slam! Enjoy the best of Worcester living with the excitement of Polar Park moments away and the tranquility of the Hadwen Arboretum directly across the street. Its proximity to Clark University makes it an excellent choice for an owner-occupant though it could also be a smart investment property, building on its recently successful 2.5-year rental history. The home itself has a huge 1st floor layout, featuring a kitchen with an island, dining room that walks out to a newer composite deck, and a spacious living room. The finished lower level adds valuable square footage and a full bath while the walk-up attic provides storage or a great space for a future project. Upstairs, the freshly painted BRs share a full bath… the main BR is huge! Outside, NEW landscaping adds picturesque beauty and the fenced yard (irrigated) provides private outdoor space not often found in the heart of the city. This is a property with both immediate appeal and long-term potential.
Sold for $470,000
$470,000
138 May St, Worcester, MA 01602
3beds
1,860sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
8,198 Square Feet Lot
$482,700 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$3,156 Estimated rent
Home value
$482,700
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erika Steele 508-397-7199,
REMAX Executive Realty 508-435-6700
Bought with:
Edgar Ferrer
eXp Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73432393
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 4 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Family room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Basement
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 11 x 23
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting
- Level: First
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 324
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,860
- Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,572
- Finished area below ground: 288
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,198 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:14 B:036 L:00001,1776447
- Zoning: RL-7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $414,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,463
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $470,000+0%$253/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73432393 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $469,900+42%$253/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73432393 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2020 | Sold | $331,000+3.5%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2020 | Price change | $319,900-1.5%$172/sqft |
Source: Khattar Realty, Inc. #72711936 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $324,900+25%$175/sqft |
Source: Khattar Realty, Inc. #72711936 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2018 | Listing removed | $259,900$140/sqft |
Source: Khattar Realty, LLC #72311263 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $259,900+19.2%$140/sqft |
Source: Khattar Realty, LLC #72311263 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2016 | Sold | $218,000-3.1%$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2016 | Pending sale | $224,900$121/sqft |
Source: Rick McPhee Real Estate #71979505 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $224,900+77.1%$121/sqft |
Source: Rick McPhee Real Estate #71979505 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/1989 | Sold | $127,000$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,463 +2.4% | $414,200 +6.8% |
| 2024 | $5,335 +3.7% | $388,000 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $5,147 +7.8% | $358,900 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $4,774 +4.2% | $313,900 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $4,583 +3.8% | $281,500 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $4,417 +4.5% | $259,800 +10.6% |
| 2019 | $4,228 +1% | $234,900 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $4,187 +4.4% | $221,400 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $4,011 +0% | $208,700 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $4,009 +2.7% | $194,500 |
| 2015 | $3,904 +2.7% | $194,500 |
| 2014 | $3,801 +3.7% | $194,500 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $3,666 +2.7% | $197,300 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $3,571 +27.8% | $210,300 +14% |
| 2010 | $2,794 +3.3% | $184,400 -8% |
| 2009 | $2,705 +0.7% | $200,400 -6.5% |
| 2008 | $2,687 +1.2% | $214,300 -2.4% |
| 2007 | $2,656 +2.7% | $219,500 +6.3% |
| 2006 | $2,587 +2.7% | $206,500 +8.1% |
| 2005 | $2,519 +6.3% | $191,100 +18.9% |
| 2004 | $2,370 +5.3% | $160,700 +15.4% |
| 2003 | $2,251 +9% | $139,300 +20.4% |
| 2002 | $2,065 +14.5% | $115,700 +18.5% |
| 2000 | $1,803 +7.4% | $97,600 +8.6% |
| 1997 | $1,678 | $89,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01602
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