Forest Grove
Suburban Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester County 01605, 01609
Homes on forested lots and Montvale Historic District
Large Colonial Revivals on meticulously maintained plots, modest Cape Cods, historic Victorian homes and midcentury split- or bilevels are some styles that line the neighborhood’s shaded roads, which occasionally end in cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks are present on some streets; picket fences enclose a few lawns. The median sale price in Forest Grove is about $490,000, and most homes were built in the 1960s. Buyers can find a ranch-style or other single-story property for between $350,000 and $490,000, while larger two-story, four-bedroom houses tend to range from $500,000 to $900,000, depending on the size, age and condition. There are also a few townhouses in the neighborhood, and these properties range in price from $350,000 to $540,000, while condos cost between $240,000 and $460,000.The Montvale Historic District is in the neighborhood, between Whitman and Sagamore roads. It was first developed in 1897 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Along brick sidewalks and behind low stone walls, this small area has 37 historic homes in styles such as Queen Anne, Victorian and Colonial Revival. Landscaped lots with flowering bushes and mature trees line the tidy sidewalks. Properties in this district rarely come on the market, but when they do, they cost between $550,000 and $1 million. “There are rules governing what you can and can’t do to those buildings,” Joseph says. “So, anything you could see from a public walkway would require approval from a historic commission.”
Worcester Public Schools, Assumption University and WPI
Students are zoned for Worcester Public Schools. They can attend Nelson Place School and Forest Grove Middle School, both of which get B-minus scores from Niche. They can finish their public education at Doherty Memorial High School, which earns a B from Niche and offers the Engineering and Technology Academy, which admits students based on a lottery system. Assumption University is right in the middle of Forest Grove. This private Catholic college has roughly 2,000 students, and its countryside grounds are set back from the neighborhood’s homes. Also nearby is Worcester Polytechnic Institute, one of America’s first engineering and technology universities, which educates over 5,000 undergraduates.
Wandering Nick’s Woods, boating Indian Lake
Nick’s Woods spans 65 acres in the northern part of the neighborhood. Here, trails weave under the shade of mountain laurels and sugar maples, past cold-water Sargent Brook and uphill to views of the ravine. Some homes in Forest Grove border Indian Lake, a 193-acre Worcester waterway serving the northern side of the city. Before automatic icemakers and freezers, the lake was used for ice harvesting. A horse-drawn plow would draw a grid on the frozen surface, forming ice blocks stored in a nearby facility. Today, locals hang out in the sun on the lake’s sandy 7-acre Shore Park, launch kayaks or canoes into the water or cast their lines for an afternoon of fishing. Institute Park is tucked in a corner of the neighborhood, and students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute just to the south sometimes cross this grassy space to get to class. A wooden walkway that leads to the college's athletic facilities bridges a large pond where swans swim and long grass sways.When snow piles high during a windy Worcester winter, there’s plenty to do indoors. X-Golf offers indoor game simulators and beers on tap; the Worcester Center for Crafts hosts creative classes and workshops; and the YMCA of Central Massachusetts operates its Greendale Family Branch on the north side of Indian Lake.
Getting around Forest Grove
Forest Grove is just west of U.S. Interstate 190, which leads throughout north-central Massachusetts. Interstate 290, which connects to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 495, is also nearby. To commute the 50 miles to Boston without a car, locals can head to Union Station, about 5 miles southeast, where a train leads to the state capital with stops in small towns along the way. The Worcester Airport, which is small with limited flights, is about 6 miles away, while the Boston Logan International Airport is about 55 miles east. In case of emergency, UMass Memorial Medical Center-University campus is about 4 miles from Forest Grove.
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Amenities along Park Avenue
There are clusters of commercial convinces along Park Avenue, from fast-casual eateries like Chipotle and Starbucks to nail salons and dentist offices. Big-box stores, car dealerships, a Price Rite Marketplace grocery store and other businesses sit between Boylston Street and Gold Star Boulevard. A few local eateries are also nearby, like Oak Barrel Tavern, a lowkey dive serving pub fare, draft beers and whiskeys from its rustic interior. Bean Bakery Café, which has locations throughout the Worcester area, pours coffee in the morning and sells baked goods for dessert, from cream puffs to wedding cakes. The Canal District – home to Worcester's Triple-A baseball stadium Polar Park, as well as trendy bars, shops and restaurants – and the Shrewsbury Street dining district are both about 4 miles from the neighborhood. “Any kind of cuisine you could want exists on Shrewsbury Street,” Joseph says.
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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 Forest Grove
$450,000 Price
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Jennifer Juliano
Jennifer Juliano
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
(508) 625-7884
144 Total Sales
1 in Forest Grove
$550,000 Price
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Robert Smith
Robert Smith
Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty
(508) 625-7572
188 Total Sales
1 in Forest Grove
$475,000 Price
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Rosemary Mensah
Rosemary Mensah
Century 21 XSELL REALTY
(774) 358-7245
26 Total Sales
2 in Forest Grove
$530K - $800K Price Range
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Sabrina Kelsey
Sabrina Kelsey
Wachusett Real Estate
(774) 418-4966
54 Total Sales
2 in Forest Grove
$304K - $470K Price Range
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Raymund Lopolito
Raymund Lopolito
Starterline
(774) 233-8744
35 Total Sales
1 in Forest Grove
$705,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Institute Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Nick's Woods
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Salisbury Park (Bancroft Tower)
Grant Square
Indian Hill Park
Shore Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Grove | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Grove, Worcester sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Grove, Worcester over the last 12 months is $544,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$532,500
Median Sale Price
$544,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$564,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$420,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,064
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,967
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,518
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,652
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,205
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,850
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,192
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,010
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
62.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
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®
10
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
7
/ 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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