***NOW PRICED to SELL!*** Mid century ranch style home in Worcester's desirable West Side! Handsomely set on a lovingly landscaped level yard, the property offers an opportunity to live in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, shopping, healthcare facilities and more. Fresh paint and newly refinished hardwood floors bring shine & sparkle to the main living area including the living and dining rooms and all 3 bedrooms. The lower level space with a fireplace, wet bar and half bath could be transformed into a variety of uses depending on a buyer's needs. Low maintenance vinyl siding and refreshing 18,000 btu AC unit. Young (under 10 years) boiler. Attached 2 car garage. Easy to show and quick close possible. ***
For sale
Price cut: $20K (6/29)
$499,000
42 Ellis Dr, Worcester, MA 01609
3beds
1,643sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.29 Acres Lot
$500,900 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lovingly landscaped level yardNewly refinished hardwood floorsWet barFresh paintLow maintenance vinyl siding
- 95 days |
- 1,330 |
- 70 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anne Reardon French 508-868-0614,
RE/MAX Vision 508-842-3000
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73486069
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Handicap Accessible, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Wet Bar
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Country Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Sunken, Window Seat
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Sun Room, Laundry Chute, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,643
- Total interior livable area: 1,643 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,643
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1800733
- Zoning: RS-10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: House of Worship, Private School, University, Other, Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $457,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,076
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$500,900
$476,000 - $526,000
$3,182/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $499,000-3.9%$304/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $519,000-2.7%$316/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listing removed | $533,500$325/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $533,500-1.1%$325/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $539,500-2.8%$328/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $555,000-7.3%$338/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $599,000$365/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$365/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,154 +2.7% | $466,600 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $5,991 +2.8% | $435,700 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $5,828 +12.3% | $406,400 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $5,188 -1.8% | $341,100 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $5,281 +4.9% | $324,400 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $5,034 +18.5% | $296,100 +25.5% |
| 2019 | $4,248 +3.6% | $236,000 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $4,102 -1.6% | $216,900 |
| 2017 | $4,169 +1% | $216,900 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $4,128 +2.7% | $200,300 |
| 2015 | $4,020 -6.9% | $200,300 -9.4% |
| 2014 | $4,320 +4.3% | $221,100 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $4,143 +4.6% | $223,000 -4.4% |
| 2012 | $3,960 +1.6% | $233,200 -9.3% |
| 2010 | $3,897 -4% | $257,200 -14.4% |
| 2009 | $4,058 +1.2% | $300,600 -6% |
| 2008 | $4,009 +1.9% | $319,700 -1.6% |
| 2007 | $3,933 +3.1% | $325,000 +6.8% |
| 2006 | $3,813 -1% | $304,300 +4.2% |
| 2005 | $3,850 -0.6% | $292,100 +11.2% |
| 2004 | $3,875 +1.5% | $262,700 +11.2% |
| 2003 | $3,819 +8.9% | $236,300 +20.3% |
| 2002 | $3,506 +16.2% | $196,400 +20.3% |
| 2000 | $3,016 +7.2% | $163,300 +8.4% |
| 1997 | $2,814 | $150,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01609
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Flagg Street SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Forest Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Doherty Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flagg
- Middle: Forest Grove
- High: Doherty
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- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- Worcester
- 01609
- 42 Ellis Dr




