Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, cash-flowing asset in the heart of Main South neighborhood near Clark University. Featuring a 17 bedroom lodging-style property generating strong in-place income, making it an ideal addition to any investor’s portfolio. The property offers a diversified rent roll with consistent demand driven by its prime location, access to public transportation, and proximity to local universities, employers, and amenities. Current operations provide immediate cash flow, with additional upside through rent optimization and improved management efficiencies. Situated on an oversized lot, this asset presents compelling future development potential, including the possibility to expand, add additional units, or explore condo conversion (buyer to perform due diligence). The combination of strong existing income and long-term redevelopment optionality makes this a unique offering in today’s market.
For sale
Price cut: $235K (6/11)
$1,345,000
5 Claremont St, Worcester, MA 01610
17beds
10,450sqft
5+ Family - Rooming House
Built in 1896
-- sqft lot
$1,301,900 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized lot
- 111 days |
- 282 |
- 17 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
DelRose McShane Team 617-848-0000,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont 617-484-5300,
Jenna DiSalvio 617-272-6126
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73514871
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 17
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,450
- Total interior livable area: 10,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 10,450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 17
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Common, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 17
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Additional Land Avail., Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 1768060
- Zoning: RG-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5+ Family - Rooming House
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Common
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,168,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,560
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 15365
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,301,900
$1.24M - $1.37M
$2,479/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $1,345,000-14.9%$129/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,580,000-21%$151/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listing removed | $1,999,000$191/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Contingent | $1,999,000$191/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000+70.9%$191/sqft |
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| 6/23/2022 | Sold | $1,170,000-2.5%$112/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+35.6%$115/sqft |
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| 1/24/2019 | Sold | $885,000$85/sqft |
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| 12/3/2017 | Listing removed | $885,000$85/sqft |
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| 11/14/2017 | Price change | $885,000-1.1%$85/sqft |
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| 9/20/2017 | Price change | $895,000-1.6%$86/sqft |
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| 9/6/2017 | Price change | $910,000-6.7%$87/sqft |
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| 3/6/2017 | Price change | $975,000-1%$93/sqft |
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| 2/6/2017 | Price change | $985,000-0.5%$94/sqft |
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| 9/22/2016 | Price change | $990,000-0.5%$95/sqft |
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| 9/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $995,000+142.7%$95/sqft |
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| 10/22/2004 | Sold | $410,000$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $1,043,000 +11.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $939,100 +25.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $748,700 +39.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $536,500 -8.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $587,200 +22.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $478,900 +3.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $464,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $464,400 +5.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $439,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $439,100 -19.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $547,100 -43% |
| 2009 | $12,967 +40.2% | $960,500 +30.3% |
| 2008 | $9,247 -4.3% | $737,400 -7.7% |
| 2007 | $9,667 +75.9% | $798,900 +82.1% |
| 2006 | $5,497 | $438,700 |
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Neighborhood: 01610
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Woodland AcademyGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10University Pk Campus SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Jacob Hiatt Magnet SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
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