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Colorful homes sit throughout Forest Grove.
What brings Worcester homebuyers to Forest Grove
Forest Grove, a shaded residential community on Worcester's west side, sits just north of busy city thoroughfares. Known for its sense of privacy, the neighborhood features well-maintained historic homes, mature trees and limited commercial activity. Assumption University, a Roman Catholic college, anchors the neighborhood, contributing to its established reputation and classic New England feel. Forest Grove’s charming atmosphere, combined with easy access to Downtown Worcester and nearby interstates connecting to Boston and beyond, makes it one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Historic homes with well-maintained lawns are everyday sights in Forest Grove.
Forest Grove’s housing options and prices
Mature, leafy trees shade Forest Grove’s roads, which typically end in cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood’s wide variety of housing styles, including small cottages, quaint Cape Cods, stunning Victorian-era homes and large Colonial and Tudor revivals, can range in price from the low $400,000s to $1 million for luxury houses. Forest Grove’s few townhouses often cost between the high $300,000 and the mid-$500,000s, while its limited condo options can run from the high $200,000s to the high $300,000s.
The neighborhood’s Montvale Historic District, laid out in 1897 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, includes 37 historic homes on landscaped lots, with Queen Annes, Victorians and Colonial Revivals being common styles. These properties rarely hit the market, but when they do, prices typically range from the mid-$500,000s to $1 million. “There are rules governing what you can and can’t do to those buildings,” says Lee Joseph , a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has nearly four decades of experience in Worcester. “So anything you could see from a public walkway would require approval from a historic commission.”
Academics span Worcester Public Schools and Assumption University
Worcester Public Schools serves Forest Grove. Students can apply to citywide magnet, dual-language arts, or career and technical education programs. In- and inter-district transfers are available by request, with admission dependent on available seats and lotteries.
Assumption University is the heart of Forest Grove. The private, Catholic liberal arts institution offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs and emphasizes rigor, ethical leadership and service in its education. “People take their daily walks there or use their sports facilities. It adds a lot of character to the neighborhood,” Joseph adds.
Locals can enjoy the walking trails at Institute Park near Forest Grove.
Worcester city parks near Forest Grove
Forest Grove offers easy access to outdoor areas. Here are some nearby things to do outside:
Hike through Nick’s Woods, where mountain laurels and sugar maples shade short, brook-side trails
Kayak and canoe at Shore Park, on the banks of Indian Lake, which is just east
Go for a walk at Institute Park, beside nearby Worcester Polytechnic Institute, with lakeside trails and open green space
Attend an event at Elm Park, which hosts a summer concert series, art installations and more
When snow piles high during a windy Worcester winter, there’s plenty to do indoors. In nearby Indian Lake East , X-Golf offers indoor game simulators and drinks on tap, and the Worcester Center for Crafts hosts creative classes and workshops. The Greendale Family Branch YMCA is also close by, located in the Greendale neighborhood.
Grocery shop at the nearby Shaw's grocery store.
Where Forest Grove residents shop and dine
For most shopping, dining and services, you’ll need to travel to nearby neighborhoods. Here’s what’s within a short drive:
Daily needs concentrated along Grove and West Boylston streets, including grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, gas stations and casual dining options
Restaurants near the Newton Square, Highland Street and Salisbury Street areas, which offer longtime Worcester institutions, neighborhood pubs, bakeries, coffee shops and upscale dining
UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, a full-service hospital
Within 4 miles, you can also reach Green Island , or the Canal District, with trendy bars, shops and restaurants, as well as the Shrewsbury Street dining district. “Any kind of cuisine you could want exists on Shrewsbury Street,” Joseph adds.
Transportation and commuting from Forest Grove
Forest Grove is just west of Interstate 190, which leads through north-central Massachusetts. Interstate 290, which connects to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 495, is also nearby. Union Station is about 5 miles away in Downtown Worcester, with a daily train that travels to the state capital. Worcester Airport, which has limited flights, is about 6 miles away, while Boston Logan International Airport is about 55 miles east.
Downtown Worcester is a short drive from Forest Grove.
Grove Street in Worcester is a spot where locals can shop, eat and work.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Forest Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Grove, Worcester sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Grove, Worcester over the last 12 months is $535,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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