Brittan Square
Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester County 01605
Single- and multi-family homes dating to the 1800s
Brittan Square has a variety of homes, including single- and multi-family homes and duplexes with modest lawns on grid-style streets with both urban and suburban elements. "It's an older part of the city. A lot of our housing stock is really old. You have a lot of multi-family houses – triple-deckers – built somewhere between the 1880s and 1920, and there's a lot of Victorian styles scattered all over the neighborhood," Zamarro says. "There are some houses that've been fixed up and restored and are beautiful that are used for commercial and residential purposes, and some have been turned into multi-family homes." The neighborhood also has ranches and Colonial-style houses. Single-family homes typically range from $400,000 to $500,000, while multi-family homes usually cost between $500,000 and $650,000.Green Hill Park and the East-West Trail
Green Hill Park, the largest park in Worcester, borders Bittan Square on the east. This nearly 500-acre park has a golf course, athletic fields, playgrounds, ponds, an arboretum and the Barnyard Zoo. In the winter, families congregate at Green Hill Park to sled down its sloping terrain. Green Hill is also a stop on the East-West Trail, a 14-mile trail that connects Worcester's seven hills. "It kind of tucked away. You have to look for the park almost, but it's huge. There's a lot of open space for people to hang out," Zamarro says. "It's kind of set on top of a hill, so people tend to drive there."Students attend Worcester schools with arts programs
Students in Brittan Square usually attend schools in the next neighborhood over, and may start at the Wawecus Road School for kindergarten through sixth grade. The school earned a C grade from Niche. Older students may continue to Burncoat Middle School and Burncoat Senior High School, both of which earned C-plus grades from Niche. Burnocat Middle and High Schools have several arts magnet programs for students to choose from, including media arts, visual arts, theater, dance and music.Events at Green Hill Park and downtown Worcester
In addition to serving as the area's primary recreation area, Green Hill Park occasionally hosts events, including the Bring the Heat Car show in May, featuring old school cars and motorcycles and raising money for charity. Brittan Square residents head down Lincoln Street to downtown Worcester for the city's best venues and amenities. Here, residents can immerse themselves in the sounds of the symphony at Hanover Hall, ice skate in the brisk winter breeze at Worcester Common or catch a minor league baseball game at Polar Park, home to the Worcester Red Sox.Commuting around Worcester from Brittan Square
Brittan Square offers convenience to Worcester's major employers. "If you wanted to get to work by foot or bus, you can definitely do that from Brittan Square," Zamarro says. "It's close to UMass Memorial Hospital, Mass College of Pharmacy, and there's great access to I-290 and I-190. It's also near Gateway Park, a research and development park." Commuters can also hop on the commuter rail to Boston via the nearby Worcester Union Station. Brittan Square has a CAP Index score of 6, indicating a slightly higher risk of crime in the area compared to the U.S. average.Local businesses along Lincoln Street and Lincoln Plaza
Locals will find local businesses, churches and doctor's offices along Lincoln Street, such as Magic Razor Touch Barbershop, Family Mini Mart, Adams Square Baptist Church, St. Bernards Church, and Salt & Pepper, a laid-back spot serving omelets, pancakes and breakfast platters. For more extensive errands, Brittan Square residents are just south of Lincoln Plaza, the area's major shopping center with big box stores like Target, Aldi, TJ Maxx & HomeGoods, and Lowe's. The area also has chain restaurants such as Five Guys and Dunkin', a Massachusetts favorite.
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Faith Wakefield
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Elaine Evans
Elaine Evans
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Generations
(774) 847-7407
45 Total Sales
1 in Brittan Square
$350,000 Price
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Daisha Chesterfield
Daisha Chesterfield
Thumbprint Realty, LLC
(857) 567-8099
16 Total Sales
1 in Brittan Square
$377,500 Price
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Rosemary Mensah
Rosemary Mensah
Century 21 XSELL REALTY
(774) 358-7245
26 Total Sales
3 in Brittan Square
$225K - $450K Price Range
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Luiz Fernando Coelho
Luiz Fernando Coelho
1 Worcester Homes
(774) 292-5434
82 Total Sales
1 in Brittan Square
$147,000 Price
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Matheus Goncalves
Matheus Goncalves
Mega Realty Services
(508) 761-1925
151 Total Sales
1 in Brittan Square
$672,000 Price
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Nick Panarelli
Nick Panarelli
Responds QuicklyCastinetti Realty Group
(774) 772-6244
16 Total Sales
1 in Brittan Square
$675,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Worcester Parks & Recreation
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Burncoat Park
Green Hill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Dodge Park
Grant Square
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brittan Square | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brittan Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brittan Square, Worcester sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Brittan Square, Worcester over the last 12 months is $365,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$498,000
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$495,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$499,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
391
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,734
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,862
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,112
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
580
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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
3,466
Median Age
33
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,511
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,632
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
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®
36
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39
/ 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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