Right on the Auburn line, this renovated 4-bed, 2-bath home sits on a .25-acre MG-1–zoned lot, offering both comfortable living and valuable flexibility for future use. Inside, you’ll find a bright kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, a dedicated dining area, and two bedrooms plus a full bath on the main level. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms and another full bath—perfect for privacy or extra space. A spacious mudroom doubles as a sunroom, and the private yard features a large shed ideal for storage or a workshop. Minutes to shopping, dining, and major highways, this home is move-in ready with meaningful zoning potential in a prime location.
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
53 James St, Worcester, MA 01603
4beds
1,477sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
10,560 Square Feet Lot
$436,700 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$2,604 Estimated rent
Home value
$436,700
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Modern updatesPrivate yardPrivacy and flexibilitySun-filled kitchenDining roomEat-in areaOne-level living
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Listed by:
Jessica Morson 617-516-9019,
Thumbprint Realty, LLC 617-287-9000
Bought with:
Raymond Hiraldo
The Premium Group Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73453571
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,477
- Total interior livable area: 1,477 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,477
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Storage
Lot
- Size: 10,560 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 1788070
- Zoning: MG-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $239,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,156
- Date on market: 12/28/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sold | $425,000+2.4%$288/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Contingent | $414,900$281/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $414,900-7.8%$281/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,900-4.3%$305/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listing removed | $469,900$318/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428807 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $469,900-6%$318/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900+194.1%$338/sqft |
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| 3/31/2004 | Sold | $170,000$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,156 +2.8% | $239,300 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $3,070 +5% | $223,300 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,924 +9.7% | $203,900 +16.4% |
| 2022 | $2,665 -3.1% | $175,200 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $2,750 +4% | $168,900 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $2,644 +1% | $155,500 +6.9% |
| 2019 | $2,617 -0.3% | $145,400 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $2,625 +3.8% | $138,800 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $2,529 +1.1% | $131,600 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $2,502 +2.7% | $121,400 |
| 2015 | $2,436 +2.7% | $121,400 |
| 2014 | $2,372 -6.9% | $121,400 -11.5% |
| 2013 | $2,547 +1.7% | $137,100 -7.1% |
| 2012 | $2,505 +16.8% | $147,500 +4.2% |
| 2010 | $2,145 -8.8% | $141,600 -18.7% |
| 2009 | $2,352 -0.1% | $174,200 -7.2% |
| 2008 | $2,354 +14.7% | $187,700 +10.7% |
| 2007 | $2,052 +0.5% | $169,600 +4.1% |
| 2006 | $2,041 +4.6% | $162,900 +10% |
| 2005 | $1,952 +50.4% | $148,100 +68.3% |
| 2004 | $1,298 -4.1% | $88,000 +5% |
| 2003 | $1,354 -5.3% | $83,800 +4.6% |
| 2002 | $1,430 +1.1% | $80,100 +4.6% |
| 2000 | $1,415 +10.5% | $76,600 +11.7% |
| 1997 | $1,281 | $68,600 |
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Neighborhood: 01603
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- 6/10Heard Street Discovery AcademyGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- Worcester
- 01603
- 53 James St
