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Ways of life in Columbus Park
With its reservoir, hilly neighborhood streets and popular restaurants, Columbus Park is a small residential hot spot on the south side of Worcester. Locals living in Victorian-inspired dwellings and bungalows can walk out their front doors and down the sidewalks to a bar or a park in 5-10 minutes. Nearby Clark University also has an influence – students and professors live in houses behind wooden fences and big, overflowing trees. It’s a grassy residential area about 2 miles from downtown Worcester. “There are a lot of different routes for investors to take, whether they want to rent to young professionals or families,” says Otis Tati, a Worcester native and a Realtor with Excelsior Realty, “Since Clark University is so involved with the local school and neighborhood, investors buy around that area and rent properties to college students.”
Entrance to Coes Reservoir Boardwalk.
Beaver Brook Park, houses the Ted Williams Little League and the Worcester Vikings youth football program.
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From rental properties to multi-family homes
Columbus Park has a mixture of single- and multifamily homes. Most residential construction there happened throughout the 20th century. Streets are sloped, lined with sidewalks and trees in the neighborhood tend to engulf the front side of houses, giving parts of the neighborhood a middle-of-the-woods feel. Homes include multifamily properties with up to 12 units, late 19th- and early 20th-century colonials, Queen Anne-style houses, cottages and Victorians, ranging in price from $276,000 to $570,000.
Three-Story Home in Columbus Park.
Bungalow style home in Columbus Park.
Lovell Street is lined with triple-decker homes.
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Free tuition at Clark University for some residents
Students in Columbus Park can attend Worcester Public Schools. Kids go to Columbus Park Preparatory Academy for kindergarten to sixth grade, which Niche gives a C-grade. Then, they can finish their public education at University Park Campus School (UPCS), which Niche gives a B-plus. Clark University offers free tuition to UPCS students who have lived in qualifying neighborhood zones for 5 or more years and meet academic standards. “I went to UPCS and, although I didn’t attend Clark University, I was lucky enough to take college courses in high school and have the credits transferred to my university,” says Tati.
Established in 1887, Clark University provides over 30 undergraduate majors, 19 graduate programs, master's degrees, and nine doctoral programs.
Columbus Park Preparatory Academy, which belongs to Worcester Public Schools, is a public educational institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Commerce along Park Avenue
Columbus Park sits near Park Avenue, a major Worcester road with bars and restaurants. Peppercorn's Grille & Tavern is known for its beer selection and thin-crust pizzas, and Dalat restaurant serves Vietnamese dishes in a dining room with a large fish tank. Husky’s Pub features live music in a laid-back environment, and NU Kitchen has healthy bowls, coffee and Wi-Fi. Locals can shop for groceries in the neighborhood at Big Y World Class Market.
Residents can grocery shop at Big Y World Class Market. Located behind Beaver Brook Park.
Park Avenue, an urban corridor that forms the neighborhood’s eastern border, features a variety of businesses.
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The University Park Farmers Market
In University Park, right across from Clark University and about half a mile south of the neighborhood, there’s a farmer’s market every Saturday from June to October. Residents can shop for local produce and food products, artisan crafts, and more.
Out of Columbus Park and around Worcester
Columbus Park residents can hop in the car and be downtown in about 15 minutes. It’s a roughly 10-minute drive from the neighborhood to Polar Park, the brand-new minor league baseball stadium for the Worcester Red Sox. Nearby highways like Interstate 290 link the city with the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 495, and train commuters can take advantage of rail service at Worcester’s Union Station.
Aerial view of Coes Park playground and waterfront.
Park Ave. and Chandler Street, Worcester, hosts many businesses.
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Take a walk around Coes Reservoir
Coes Reservoir on the west side of Columbus Park has a wooden boardwalk, complete with fencing and seating areas. Commonly known as Coes Park, the area around the reservoir consists of 20 acres with a universally accessible park and playground, plus hiking trails through nature. Century-old trees and several dozen plant species exist within Clark University’s Hadwen Arboretum, which sits at the mid-point of Worcester’s 14-mile East-West Trail. Arboretum visitors can follow the trail to Coes Reservoir. Kids can enjoy the playground at Beaver Brook Park, and dogs will love playing together at the dog park.
Aerial view of the walking bridge at Coes Reservoir Boardwalk.
Nestled on the shores of Coes Pond, Coes Park is a playground that caters to all age groups and is universally accessible, located off Mill Street.
The City of Worcester, in collaboration with the Greater Worcester Land Trust, recently built Coes Reservoir Boardwalk.
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Parks in this Area
General Foley Stadium
Crystal Park
Newton Hill
Beaver Brook Park
Wetherell Park
Coes Reservoir Boardwalk
Transit
Airport
Worcester Regional
10 min drive
Bus
Maywood St & Lovell St
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Lovell St & Spaulding St
Bus
Park Ave & Beaver Brook Pkwy
Bus
Park Ave & Oberlin St
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June St & May St
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Park Ave & Maywood St
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Maywood St & Beaver Brook Pkwy
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Columbus Park
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Columbus Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Columbus Park, Worcester sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Columbus Park, Worcester over the last 12 months is $372,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Tucked into Worcester’s charming Beaver Brook neighborhood, this updated Cape has the best of both worlds—classic curb appeal and modern touches. Located just moments away from nearby parks and playgrounds, it’s perfect for anyone looking for a true neighborhood feel with easy access to everything. The kitchen is a showstopper with 42" cabinets, SS appliances, and sleek tile on the counters &
Prime 4-Unit Multifamily in Worcester’s Prestigious Columbus Park Neighborhood! This well-maintained property features four spacious 3-bedroom apartments, each with separate heat and electric meters, and showcases several recent updates throughout. Ideally located on a tree-lined street in one of Worcester’s most desirable areas—an established residential enclave known for its large, stately
This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for—an income-generating 2-family property with an additional rented garage and a buildable lot for future expansion or development. Offering three income streams, the current rent roll brings in $3,400/month with a pro forma potential of $5,400/month. Both units feature 3 beds and 1 bath, hardwood floors, and flexible layouts in great condition.
Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts, this charming Single Family Cape presents a cozy retreat with ample space to relax and entertain. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within 1,404 square feet of living space on a generous .26-acre corner lot, this home is perfect for those seeking both comfort and space. The convenience of a first-floor primary bedroom adds to the
Welcome home to this West Side ranch, lovely, Well-Maintained Home in one of Worcester's best kept secret, quiet neighborhood, on a dead-end street. Near to the Clark University soft ballpark. This well-maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, full bathroom, living/dining room combo, sunroom, and wood floors throughout the living room, hallway and bedrooms. In the basement you will find a nice retreat
Welcome to the William Warden House, developer of Columbus Park. Built on a prominent corner lot, this home offers all the Queen Anne features including a corner tower, open porches and exterior decoration. Homes in this area had to be of a certain size, set back from the road and cost a minimum of $2000. Completely insulated, renovated and restored, plumbing, electrical, bathrooms and kitchens,
Downtown Worcester. Walking distance to Clark University. Utilities and Internet are all included. Free access to Washer/Dryer on the first floor. Free storage space in the basement.
Immediate Occupancy - West side -two completely remodeled two bedroom units coming available including new kitchens, new granite counters, new appliances (stove, microwave over vented to exterior, dishwasher, refrig) ceramic tile baths, all new paint, all new flooring and finishes in the units and the common areas. New high efficiency heat and Central Air too ! Coin op laundry in basement.
Good for families with children. In front of Columbus Park Elementary School and Worcester bus stop. Walkable to nearby shops, restaurants, laundry, hardware, bank, and other stores.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,309
Median Age
38
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,429
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,645
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
48''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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