8–12 & 16 Oread Street presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a centrally located SRO-style residential asset in the heart of Worcester, one of Massachusetts’ fastest-growing urban economies. Consisting of 45 rooms & 16 bathrooms with an additional buildable lot positioned just off Main Street, the property benefits from walkable access to downtown employers, educational institutions, transit options, and Worcester’s expanding cultural and entertainment destinations. This location continues to experience strong demand from workforce residents, students, and service-sector tenants seeking attainable housing close to jobs, transit, and amenities.The asset sits within an established residential and mixed-use corridor undergoing steady reinvestment, offering buyers the chance to capitalize on growing local momentum. Investors seeking a stable, walkable urban location with long-term upside will find this property well-positioned for both immediate performance and future growth.
For sale
$2,100,000
12 Oread St, Worcester, MA 01608
45beds
17,106sqft
Est.:
5+ Family - Rooming House
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$2,009,700 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 12:09am
Listed by:
David R. Eldredge 617-930-4684,
Realty Solutions Inc. 508-495-4400
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73485885
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 45
- Bathrooms: 16
- Full bathrooms: 16
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 17,106
- Total interior livable area: 17,106 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 17,106
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s)
Lot
- Size: 9,340 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: M:06 B:029 L:00035,1767858
- Zoning: RG-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5+ Family - Rooming House
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,143,900
- Annual tax amount: $15,088
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 1408
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,009,700
$1.91M - $2.11M
$3,686/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,088 +17.5% | $1,143,900 +22.5% |
| 2024 | $12,837 -9.8% | $933,600 -6% |
| 2023 | $14,237 +0.7% | $992,800 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $14,133 +1.3% | $929,200 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $13,952 -3.5% | $857,000 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $14,455 +8.5% | $850,300 +14.9% |
| 2019 | $13,322 -1.8% | $740,100 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $13,564 -1.6% | $717,300 |
| 2017 | $13,787 -2.1% | $717,300 +5% |
| 2016 | $14,079 +2.7% | $683,100 |
| 2015 | $13,710 +2.7% | $683,100 |
| 2014 | $13,348 +3.9% | $683,100 -1.2% |
| 2013 | $12,844 +9.4% | $691,300 |
| 2012 | $11,738 +5.2% | $691,300 -6.2% |
| 2010 | $11,161 +13.6% | $736,700 +1.2% |
| 2009 | $9,827 +10.1% | $727,900 +2.3% |
| 2008 | $8,922 +4% | $711,500 +0.3% |
| 2007 | $8,581 +20% | $709,200 +24.3% |
| 2006 | $7,150 +3.1% | $570,600 +8.4% |
| 2005 | $6,937 +3% | $526,300 +15.3% |
| 2004 | $6,735 +3.1% | $456,600 +13% |
| 2003 | $6,530 +1.6% | $404,100 +12.3% |
| 2002 | $6,426 +14% | $360,000 +18% |
| 2000 | $5,635 +15.9% | $305,100 +17.2% |
| 1997 | $4,860 | $260,300 |
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Est. payment
$12,739/mo
Principal & interest
$10604
Property taxes
$2135
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Neighborhood: 01608
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Jacob Hiatt Magnet SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10University Pk Campus SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Woodland AcademyGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
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