Bell Hill
Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester County 01605
Bell Hill's triple-decker homes
"Like Worcester at large, Bell Hill is known for its multifamily homes," says Realtor Lee Joseph of Coldwell Banker Realty in Worcester, who received a Diamond Level Award from the Realtor Association of Central Massachusetts. Specifically, Bell Hill is known for its triple-deckers, stacked triplexes which typically house three separate units. Originally designed to give extended family members separate living spaces within the same building, these houses are now largely rentals, ranging in purchase price from $200,000 to upwards of $800,000. Some single-family homes are here, though, often bungalows or two-story colonial or Cape Cod homes. The median price in Bell Hill is about $285,000, with single-family homes tending to fall on the lower end, around $200,000 to $300,000, and triple-deckers generally selling for higher.
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Walking trails through Green Hill Park and swimming in Bell Pond
The Bell Hill neighborhood borders Green Hill Park, the largest park in Worcester. Spanning nearly 500 acres, this former farmland and country estate sits atop one of Worcester's seven hills and has amenities like a golf course, sports fields, playgrounds and a skate park. Animal lovers enjoy stopping by its free petting zoo, and the community honors its vets at the park's Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The park's a stop along the East-West Trail, a 14-mile crosstown path connecting all of Worcester's Hills. The smaller neighborhood greenspace of Bell Hill Park sits in the neighborhood at the foot of Bell Pond. Worcester's first reservoir and water supply, the spot is now a popular swimming destination in the summertime, and locals enjoy the park's basketball court, field and playground year-round. The centrally located Grant Square is another neighborhood park with a playground and community gardens.
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Worcester Public Schools offers career pathways
Students in Bell Hill attend Worcester Public Schools, starting with Belmont Street Community School and Worcester East Middle School, which both received C grades on the educational review site Niche, before continuing to North High School, which received a C-plus. North High has a Health Science Academy that prepares interested students for careers in healthcare through academics and clinical experiences at nearby hospitals, preparing them to sit for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam in their senior year.Music and sports in downtown Worcester
Located less than a mile from downtown, Bell Hill residents take advantage of Worcester's cultural opportunities. Longstanding venues like Mechanics Hall and Palladium satisfy music lovers with everything from symphony orchestras to metal and hardcore shows, and arena-caliber artists swing through DCU Center, home of the American Hockey League's Worcester Sharks. Thespians enjoy local productions and Broadway shows at the historic Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Baseball fans spend their summers at Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.Interstate 290 and Worcester Regional Transit Authority
Interstate 290 and Massachusetts Route 9 intersect in Bell Hill, both connecting residents to neighboring communities and broader Massachusetts. "Bell Hill is very close to one of the largest hospitals in the area," says Joseph. "You could walk to two of its campuses from Bell Hill." This hospital, the UMass Memorial Family Health Center, is less than a mile from Bell Hill and has an additional emergency room in the neighborhood. The closest airport is the Worcester Regional Airport, about five miles west of Bell Hill. The Worcester Regional Transit Authority has a bus line down Belmont Street, connecting Bell Hill residents to broader Worcester.
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Shrewsbury Street dining district
Though almost entirely residential, Bell Hill is right around the corner from some of the best restaurants in the city. Just south of the neighborhood is Shrewsbury Street, Worcester's restaurant row, with offerings like caprese salads at Via Italian Table, IPAs at Wormtown Brewery, cheeseburgers at Parkway Diner and Cuban sandwiches from Café Reyes. Less than two miles north of the neighborhood, residents shop at Lincoln Plaza, an expansive retail complex with staples like Target, Lowe's, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods. For groceries, they can stop at one of several mini-marts in the neighborhood or head to larger supermarkets Stop & Shop, Shaw's, Price Rite and Price Chopper, all within a two-mile radius of Bell Hill.
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Laura Finaldi
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Nelson
Kelly Nelson
Blue Sky Realty
(774) 772-5572
73 Total Sales
1 in Bell Hill
$290,000 Price
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Jennifer Juliano
Jennifer Juliano
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
(508) 625-7884
144 Total Sales
1 in Bell Hill
$170,000 Price
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David Eldredge
David Eldredge
Realty Solutions Inc.
(781) 614-7831
12 Total Sales
1 in Bell Hill
$350,000 Price
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Eduardo Marines
Eduardo Marines
REALPRO by The Water
(401) 240-4724
71 Total Sales
1 in Bell Hill
$340,000 Price
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Team Tom Truong
Team Tom Truong
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(781) 430-4830
50 Total Sales
1 in Bell Hill
$525,000 Price
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Robert Smith
Robert Smith
Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty
(508) 625-7572
188 Total Sales
1 in Bell Hill
$170,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Institute Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Worcester Parks & Recreation
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Cristoforo Colombo Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Green Hill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Grant Square
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bell Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bell Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bell Hill, Worcester sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bell Hill, Worcester over the last 12 months is $265,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$372,450
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$377,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
469
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
6.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,547
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,890
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
970
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
545
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,143
Median Age
34
Population Density
34 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,582
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,947
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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