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Quiet living just outside downtown Worcester
A quaint community just east of downtown Worcester, Bell Hill is known for its parks, restaurants and characteristic triple-decker architecture. The expansive Green Hill Park sits beside the neighborhood, giving residents an easy-access oasis from the busyness of urban life. Its long walking trails and unique amenities attract locals and visitors alike, and some of the city's best swimming is in the neighborhood at Bell Pond. Residents take advantage of their proximity to the Shrewsbury Street dining district and are at ease knowing they're so close to the city's most prominent hospital. Though the city of Worcester offers so much to do, Bell Hill residents can live a calm and quiet lifestyle only minutes away from the city's center.
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.
Rows of traditional, triple-deckers commonly found in the Bell Hill area.
A row of traditional, triple-deckers in the Bell Hill area.
A single family bungalow found in the Bell Hill area.
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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.
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.
The beautiful Grant Square Park provides a playground, basketball court, and community garden.
Green Hill Park Farm
Green Hill Park is home to The Massachusetts Vietnam Memorial.
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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.
The classic neon signage for the Boulevard Diner nearby the Bell Hill neighborhood.
Via Italian Table's patio seating area with rays of afternoon light in the Bell Hill area.
Many resturaans and shops line the road along Shrewsbury Street nearby the Bell Hill area.
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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.
With access to both Route 9 and I290 Bell Hill has many commute options.
Bell Hill is also home to a UMass Memorial Hospital.
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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
Airport
Worcester Regional
12 min drive
Bus
Hooper St & Belmont St
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Belmont St & Olga Ave
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Belmont St & Stanton St
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Hooper St & Catherine
Bus
Lincoln St & Foresdale Rd
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Lincoln St & Crescent St
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Belmont St & Route 290 Ramp East
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bell Hill, Worcester sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bell Hill, Worcester over the last 12 months is $289,800, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Extra Large RENOVATED home with 8+ bedrooms, 7.5 new baths, 5 are MASTER BEDROOMS w/ Master BATHS! Oversized single family w/ finished walkout basement. Newer roof, repointed foundation. Ideal for AirBnB for HUGE RETURN ON INVESTMENT. A perfect new home for a multi-generational family looking for TONS OF BEDROOMS & common areas! Perfect In-Law & AuPair suite. Fast-developing area near Colleges,
Henchman & Moen, consists of three adjoining multi-family investment properties located at 2 & 2 Henchman Street and 8 Moen Street in Worcester, MA (the“Property”). This well-maintained 13-unit property consists of six 2-bedroom/1-bathroom units and seven 3-bedroom/1-bathroom units, totaling 15,075 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.26-acre parcel. 11 of the 13 units have been extensively renovated
Explore this perfect investment opportunity in the highly sought-after Belmont Hill area. Within the confines of this four-unit building; three units feature three bedrooms, spacious eat-in kitchens and in unit laundry hookups. The lower level unit offers two large bedrooms and its own eat-in kitchen as well as in unit laundry. Units 1, 3 & 4 have been recently renovated and unit 2 tenant has
All information is provided in good faith. Agent has not verified. Incoming tenant to use due diligence. The apartment advertised may no longer be available for rental. Photos may be of similar units in same building.
1st Floor Apartment ~~ This freshly renovated 3-bedroom apartment features a living-room, spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, full bath and convenient on-site coin-operated laundry. Rent includes heat and gas. Located at the end of a quiet dead-end street, the property offers plenty of available street parking.
All information is provided in good faith. Agent has not verified. Incoming tenant to use due diligence. The apartment advertised may no longer be available for rental. Photos may be of similar units in same building.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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