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Foreclosure
$379,900
25 Barrett Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
3beds
870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
7,905 Square Feet Lot
$379,300 Zestimate®
$437/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Energy-efficient mini-split cooling technologyMassive enclosed porch
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patricia Larson 617-454-4911,
Vylla Home 617-877-6033
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73586829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Loft, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 870
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 7,905 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0033 B:0016 L:00384,1791483
- Zoning: RS-7
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, University
- Subdivision: Forest Grove
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $437/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $318,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,224
- Date on market: 10/5/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$379,300
$360,000 - $398,000
$2,273/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Sold | $394,585$454/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,092 +3.4% | $310,200 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $3,959 +4.8% | $287,900 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $3,777 +9.5% | $263,400 +16.2% |
| 2022 | $3,448 +6.1% | $226,700 +13.6% |
| 2021 | $3,249 +3.9% | $199,600 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $3,126 +4.1% | $183,900 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $3,002 -0.3% | $166,800 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $3,012 +4.5% | $159,300 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $2,883 +3.8% | $150,000 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $2,778 +2.7% | $134,800 |
| 2015 | $2,705 +2.7% | $134,800 |
| 2014 | $2,634 +1.5% | $134,800 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $2,596 +6% | $139,700 -3.2% |
| 2012 | $2,450 +6.8% | $144,300 -4.8% |
| 2010 | $2,295 -2.9% | $151,500 -13.4% |
| 2009 | $2,363 +7.5% | $175,000 -0.2% |
| 2008 | $2,198 +1.9% | $175,300 -1.6% |
| 2007 | $2,156 +5.1% | $178,200 +8.9% |
| 2006 | $2,051 -0.2% | $163,700 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $2,056 +9.7% | $156,000 +22.7% |
| 2004 | $1,875 +8.5% | $127,100 +18.9% |
| 2003 | $1,728 +2.4% | $106,900 +13.1% |
| 2002 | $1,687 +15.9% | $94,500 +19.9% |
| 2000 | $1,455 +7.5% | $78,800 +8.7% |
| 1997 | $1,354 | $72,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01605
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nelson Place Elementary
- Middle: Forest Grove Middle School
- High: Doherty Memorial High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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