Crownhill-Piedmont is a small neighborhood just west of downtown Worcester and south of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This convenient location accommodates a variety of lifestyles, from tenured residents who want to take in all the city has to offer to college-age renters who want to be close to campus. Historic homes display classic New England architectural features, like clapboard siding, bay windows and turrets. “There’s a lot of variety and accessibility in that area,” says Erin Zamarro, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and Worcester local. “The neighborhood can meet a variety of needs.”
Crownhill-Piedmont is a small neighborhood just west of downtown Worcester and south of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Nested just outside of Crown Hill-Piedmont is Worcester Polytechnic Institute one of America's first engineering and technology universities.
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Triple-deckers accommodate renters
Crown Hill-Piedmont offers a beautiful collection of historic homes. Second Empire, Victorian and Colonial Revival houses with colorful coats of paint sit beside apartment buildings and multifamily properties, accommodating the roughly 90% of residents who rent. “Worcester is known for its triple-deckers,” Zamarro says. “It’s three units stacked right on top of each other.” Sidewalks line the streets, pine and maple trees shade dog walkers and cars are parked on the curb. Single-family homes can cost between $350,000 and $500,000, while multifamily investments run in the $400,000 to $1.6 million range, depending on the property's size, age and condition.
Crown Hill-Piedmont features a variety of multifamily homes, perfect for spacious living.
Crown Hill-Piedmont offers charming single-family homes for comfortable living.
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Eating out on Chandler and Pleasant streets
Chandler Street spans the neighborhood’s southern border, while Pleasant Street runs to the north. Small businesses, local restaurants and auto part shops line both. Residents can order takeout from Ming House, a Chinese restaurant, or Central Pizza – Worcester; listen to live music and sip drinks under the lights of The Raven until 2 a.m.; grab breakfast at Pickle Barrel Deli; or purchase authentic Armenian, Greek and Middle Eastern foods from Ed Hyder’s Mediterranean Marketplace. There's a Price Chopper grocery store about a mile north for a larger grocery trip. Shrewsbury Street, Worcester’s restaurant district, is about 2 miles east, and The Shops at Blackstone Valley, an open-air shopping center, is about 6 miles south. Saint Vincent Hospital, also one of the city’s top employers, is about 2 miles east for medical services.
Ed Hyder’s Mediterranean Marketplace has been serving Crown Hill-Piedmont residents since 1975.
Small businesses, local restaurants and auto part shops take over Chandler Street and Pleasant street.
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Walking to Winslow & Pleasant Park
Winslow & Pleasant Park, sometimes called Peace Park, is Crown Hill-Piedmont’s small pocket of outdoor space. Spanning just over half an acre, the park offers shaded picnic benches, short trails and community garden plots. Elm Park, one of Worcester’s most beloved outdoor spaces, is just north of the neighborhood. Its two bridges and winding walking trails are great for scenic strolls, while its playground offers a place for kids to run around. The nearly 20-acre Beaver Brook Park is just west, with a playground, walking paths and sports fields. The Ted Williams Little League and the Worcester Vikings youth football program host games at the park. With a location near downtown, Crown Hill-Piedmont is a short drive from many of Worcester’s entertainment centers, including the Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, the Palladium and the DCU Center.
Peace Park is nested within Crown Hill-Piedmont and is a known park for outdoor activities.
DCU is home to the Worcester Railers and to many entertainment events such as concerts, car shows and more.
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Worcester Public Schools and WPI
Students are zoned for Worcester Public Schools. They can attend Elm Park Community School, which gets a C from Niche, before Forest Grove Middle, earning a B-minus. Students can finish their public education at Doherty Memorial High School, which receives a B and has an Engineering Technology Academy with lottery-based admission.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, one of America’s first engineering and technology universities, is just outside the neighborhood. While the private research university’s campus is closed from public roads, the neighborhood houses many of its 5,000 undergraduates. The school's most popular majors include engineering, computer and information sciences and support services, and biology and biomedical science.
Doherty Memorial High School Newton Square has been serving students since 1966 and is where Crown Hill-Piedmont students attend to.
Crown Hill-Piedmont students may attend Forest Grove Middle School.
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Getting around Crown Hill-Piedmont
Crown Hill-Piedmont has access to major roadways that lead throughout Worcester, including Park Avenue and Interstate 290. Locals can catch a bus on Pleasant and Chandler streets and travel throughout the city. It’s about a 50-mile drive east to reach Boston, or locals can hop on Union Station’s daily train leading to the state capital, with stops in towns along the way. When it’s time to fly, the Worcester Regional Airport, a small airport with limited flights, is about 5 miles west, while the Boston Logan International Airport is about 50 miles east.
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Transit
Airport
Worcester Regional
10 min drive
Bus
Pleasant St & Merrick St
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Pleasant St & Hudson St
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Pleasant St & Fruit St
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Chandler St & Irving St
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Chandler St & Queen St
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Park Ave & Townsend St
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Chandler St & Piedmont St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Crown Hill-Piedmont
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crown Hill-Piedmont, Worcester sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Crown Hill-Piedmont, Worcester over the last 12 months is $426,000, up 50% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Here is the home you have been patiently waiting for! Fully renovated boutique historic two-family home – "The James J. Russ House" (1867) – nestled in the heart of Crown Hill Historic District. Just blocks from the Hanover Theater, City Hall, Elm Park, Polar Park, and Downtown Worcester, this home sits on a quiet dead-end street with rare working historic gas streetlights. Renovated porches
Rheault Real Est TeamColdwell Banker Realty - Worcester
Exceptional Mixed-Use Opportunity – 385 Pleasant St, Worcester!Located in the desirable Elm Park area, this well-maintained property, with two separate dwellings, features 2 residential units and 1 street-level commercial space totaling approx. 3,200 sq ft in BL-1 zoning. One unit is tenant-occupied at below-market rent, offering immediate upside potential. The second residential unit is newly
The landlord is the listing agent. The renter is to do all due diligence verifying all information is correct. This apartment is not handicap accessible. No pets allowed.
Good location! Newly painted and renovated unit. Newly installed blinds, new stove, and stainless steel refrigerator. Its thoughtful layout features four bedrooms each with a walk-in closet, one full bathroom, one bright living room, and in-unit laundry. Near downtown Worcester, WPI, UMass Chan Medical School, Starbucks, Shaws, ALDI, Whole Food, Trader Joe's. Step away from Elm Park, dog park,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,848
Median Age
37
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,381
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,990
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
50.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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