$429,957Average Value$283Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
An accessible urban residential district
Franklin Plantation is an urban Worcester neighborhood known for a laid-back atmosphere. Sitting along Worcester Restaurant Row, the area is growing in diversity with young families moving from all around the country due to the relative affordability and reasonable commute. Just north of the neighborhood are UMass Memorial Medical Center Hospital and UMass Chan Medical School, the commonwealth’s public medical education institution. The area features classical-style homes on maintained streets with plenty of dining and shopping opportunities available. The MBTA and Worcester’s public bus system make transportation accessible and easy for residents. The 35-mile commute to Boston takes around an hour and a half by train and multiple bus stops sitting along each street. Plenty of dining options are available along Shrewsbury Street, spots to hang out like cafes and bars and a woodland oasis at Crow Hill Conservation Restriction.
UMass Chan Medical School is the only public academic health sciences center in the Commonwealth, and the first of its kind.
Worcester provides many bus routes throughout the city.
1/2
Renovated classical homes on urban streets
Well-maintained main roads lead to narrow but easily walkable side streets in the long stretch of urban housing. Small front gardens reach barely a few yards away from doorsteps but still offer a nice amount of yard space for many neighbors to plant flower gardens, trees and bushes. Multi-family buildings stack three or more units into the colonial revival homes common to Massachusetts and family homes sit alongside them, often classical-style bungalows and foursquares. Most of the buildings in the area were built in the early 1900s, showcasing the neighborhood's history even through the renovated properties which often keep key features like brick finishes and colonial-style window shudders and awnings. “These buildings are being restored beautifully, and it gives a good mix of family homes and rental options for people moving in,” said Christine Najem, a realtor and Worcester resident since 2001. While properties in the area range from $150,000 to $600,000, most of the single-family homes are priced under $300,000, while the multi-family properties can be found for higher prices.
3-Family home on Franklin Street in Franklin Plantation.
Ranch home on Fletcher Street in Franklin Plantation.
1/2
Classic bars and restaurants along Shrewsbury Street
Since it sits along Worcester’s restaurant row, otherwise known as Shrewsbury Street, Franklin Plantation hardly lacks options when it comes to popular dining and shopping spots. Dino’s Ristorante Italiano is a popular sit-down spot for tiramisu and pasta, and Belsito's Deli offers classic deli-style sandwiches through their pick-up window. Vincent’s is an eclectic bar featuring live music, cocktails and vintage decor like taxidermied deer and birds, while Cafe Reyes offers a cheap, Cuban-centric brunch spot. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods sit just down the street for convenient and popular shopping options.
Funky Murphys is a favorite place to meet, grab a drink bite along Shrewsbury St. Worcester.
This is the Mexicali Cantina and Grill, on Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA.
1/2
Biliteracy programs at Worcester Public Schools
Residents can attend Worcester Public Schools, a district that features a dual language program to promote biliteracy where students can earn a Seal of Biliteracy after learning two or more languages. Grafton Street Elementary School and Worcester East Middle School are both rated C on Niche.com. North High School is rated C-plus and has a dual enrollment college program for its students.
The Grafton Street School is a historic school at 311 Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester East Middle School
1/2
Green walking trails at Crow Hill Conservation
Holmes Field serves as a community recreational area, with an accessible playground with rubber mulch for kids to run and play in and a pickleball court for public use. It features a baseball diamond, though residents can also play baseball at Harrington Field and enjoy a pine-tree-shaded playground. Crow Hill Conservation Restriction serves as a woodland escape within the city and is a popular area for locals to walk their dogs and get a taste of the great outdoors near urban life. The 64-acre black oak forest has three trails for locals to walk along where they can see the painted turtles by the pond or visit with the rafter of wild turkeys that frequent the Ecotarium in the evening.
Here is information for Crow Hill Conservation in Worcester.
This trail is at Crow Hill Conservation in Worcester.
1/2
Access to Interstate 290
Backing straight up to Interstate 290, Franklin Plantation is a neighborhood that, much like the rest of Worcester, provides an accessible commute to the rest of Massachusetts. “A lot of people are moving to Worcester because it’s more affordable, and the transportation system just makes it more accessible for young professionals,” says Najem. Bus stops line Shrewsbury Street across Worcester. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority offers a commuter rail that takes riders 35 miles from Worcester to Boston in an hour and 20-minute, which is a relatively short commute for the region. UMass Memorial Medical Center hospital sits just under a mile away, right next to UMass Chan Medical School, the commonwealth’s public medical education institution.
Franklin Plantation neighborhood, Worcester has easy access to Rte. 290.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
On average, homes in Franklin Plantation, Worcester sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin Plantation, Worcester over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fantastic home in sought after location! This home has Fresh Interior Paint, Partial flooring replacement in some areas, New Appliances. Discover a bright interior tied together with a neutral color palette. Step into the kitchen, complete with an eye catching stylish backsplash. You won’t want to leave the serene primary suite, the perfect space to relax. The primary bathroom features plenty of
Great opportunity to own this spacious Fully vacant 3 levels 2 family home! The interior was fully renovated and looks amazing; each unit contains 3 good size bedrooms with ample closet space and 1 full bath. Open concept kitchen with granite counters and beautiful hardwood floors. Fully finished attic. Excellent investment and owner occupy option. Large driveway. Convenient location located
3-Family 9 Beds | 6 room Units – Diamond in the Rough! Fantastic investor opportunity near downtown Worcester. This spacious 3-family features large units with great potential for rental income or owner-occupancy. Ample off-street parking, separate utilities, and circuit breakers in place. Property needs a new roof and some TLC, but with the right vision, it can be a true income-generating asset.
Single family attached home closed to UMASS Memorial Hospital / Medical School. Ready to move in. Three large bedrooms and two and half baths with one car garage. Granite countertops in the kitchen. Master bedroom with two closets included walk in closet and master bath room. Nice finished large family room in the lower level. Three zoom heating for energy saving. New painted interior wall. Big
Experience luxury living, where modern comfort meets spacious living. Our two-bedroom units range from 1,088 sq. ft. up to 1,307 sq. ft. These beautifully designed two-bedroom apartments feature hardwood floors, and elegant granite countertops. Enjoy the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer, with included water, high-speed internet, and cable, along with two exterior parking spaces.
Property Id: 2020638Single family home for rent 1 mile from Umass Medical School. 6 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 Kitchens, Deck, fenced yard, off street parking. Great for multi generational, or med students. No Pets.$5000.00 month plus utilities
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
