For sale

Price cut: $12K (8/2)

$521,500

42 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA 01604

4beds

2,769sqft

$3,381/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1935

7,000 Square Feet Lot

$521,200 Zestimate^®

$188/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Big deckMostly finished basementPrivate master suite

PRICE DROP! Open House today 1 to 2:30 PM at 42 Ernest Avenue in Worcester. Oversized 1935 Cape with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and nearly 2,800 square feet. Private master suite, mostly finished basement, big deck, and parking for 5+ cars. Major systems updated before 2019. See you there!

94 days

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23

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,769
Total interior livable area: 2,769 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,069
Finished area below ground: 700

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Paved Drive, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 5

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Storage
Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 7,000 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:38 B:009 L:00019,1796472
Zoning: RL-7

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Irregular

Condition

Year built: 1935

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Worcester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $188/sqft
Tax assessed value: $457,500
Annual tax amount: $6,034
Date on market: 5/18/2026

Estimated market value

$521,200

$495,000 - $547,000

$3,807/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/2/2026	Price change	$521,500-2.2%$188/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520709 Report a problem
7/14/2026	Price change	$533,500-1%$193/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520709 Report a problem
7/11/2026	Price change	$538,750-1.1%$195/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520709 Report a problem
5/18/2026	Listed for sale	$545,000+77.5%$197/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520709 Report a problem
7/19/2019	Sold	$307,000+20.9%$111/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/29/2015	Sold	$254,000-3.2%$92/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/7/2015	Pending sale	$262,500$95/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
8/26/2015	Price change	$262,500-0.9%$95/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
7/16/2015	Price change	$264,900-5.4%$96/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
6/6/2015	Price change	$279,900-1.8%$101/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
5/15/2015	Price change	$284,900-1.7%$103/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
4/26/2015	Listed for sale	$289,900+28.8%$105/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/25/2010	Sold	$225,000$81/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/10/2010	Price change	$225,000-2.1%$81/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
3/23/2010	Price change	$229,900-4.2%$83/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
2/4/2010	Price change	$239,900-4%$87/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
12/5/2009	Price change	$249,900-3.8%$90/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
11/27/2009	Listed for sale	$259,900+92.5%$94/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
8/3/2009	Sold	$135,000-35.7%$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/25/2008	Sold	$209,900+41.8%$76/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/22/2000	Sold	$148,000+29.8%$53/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/25/2000	Sold	$114,000$41/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,034 +4.8%	$457,500 +9.3%
2024	$5,757 +3.6%	$418,700 +8.1%
2023	$5,557 +7.8%	$387,500 +14.4%
2022	$5,153 -2.7%	$338,800 +4.2%
2021	$5,294 +5.5%	$325,200 +10.2%
2020	$5,018 +3.9%	$295,200 +10%
2019	$4,829 +0.6%	$268,300 +5.7%
2018	$4,799 +4.7%	$253,800 +6.5%
2017	$4,582 +3.6%	$238,400 +11.1%
2016	$4,421 +2.7%	$214,500
2015	$4,305 +2.7%	$214,500
2014	$4,191 +0.3%	$214,500 -4.6%
2013	$4,177 +5.3%	$224,800 -3.8%
2012	$3,967 +35%	$233,600 +20.4%
2010	$2,939 -7.1%	$194,000 -17.2%
2009	$3,162 0%	$234,200 -7.1%
2008	$3,163 +11.3%	$252,200 +7.4%
2007	$2,842 +3.3%	$234,900 +7%
2006	$2,750 +3.4%	$219,500 +8.8%
2005	$2,660 +3.1%	$201,800 +15.4%
2004	$2,580 +5.4%	$174,900 +15.5%
2003	$2,447 +4.1%	$151,400 +15%
2002	$2,351 +5.2%	$131,700 +8.8%
2000	$2,235 +2.6%	$121,000 +3.7%
1997	$2,179	$116,700