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What life is like in Franklin Plantation
Franklin Plantation is small, but it’s located near several of Worcester's hotspots. The hilly neighborhood is a short drive from Downtown Worcester, with entertainment venues like the Palladium and DCU Center, as well as Shrewsbury Street, the city’s dining district. Plus, everyday amenities and large outdoor spaces are within 2 miles. Closer to home, residents live in quaint Craftsman-style cottages or rent rooms in historic triple-deckers, and from sidewalk-lined streets, views of Worcester poke through the trees.
Franklin Plantation’s housing at a glance
Franklin Plantation features a wide variety of historic housing, from single-family Craftsman-style homes to Worcester’s signature triple-decker multifamily properties. “These buildings are being restored beautifully,” says Christine Najem, owner and CEO of Cedarwood Realty, who has lived in Worcester for more than two decades. Properties maintain their historic character, still, many have seen updated kitchens, electrical systems and roofs in recent years. While most Franklin Plantation residents are renters, prices typically range from the low $200,000s to the high $400,000s for single-family homes, from the high $100,000s to the low $300,000s for condos and from the low $500,000s to just over $1 million for multifamily properties.
Historic multi-family homes line the streets of Franklin Plantation.
Single-family homes in Franklin Plantation are typically small.
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How school choice works in Worcester
Worcester Public Schools serve Franklin Plantation. The district offers several school choice pathways, including citywide magnet and dual-language schools, as well as transfer opportunities. Placement in magnet and specialty programs is lottery-based and contingent on available seats, while transfers are approved based on space, program rules and district policy.
Nearby Shrewsbury Street for eating out, everyday needs within reach
Franklin Plantation borders the Shrewsbury Street neighborhood, home to the city’s largest concentration of restaurants. Some popular spots include:
Volturno Pizza Napoletana, where Neapolitan pizzas are cooked in a 900-degree wood-fired oven
The Woo Bar & Grill, a laid-back spot with indoor and outdoor seating
One Eleven Chop House, an upscale steakhouse
Parkway Restaurant, an old school-style diner
Root and Press, a cafe-bookstore
Everyday conveniences are also nearby. Across Lake Quinsigamond, roughly 2 miles away in Shrewsbury, grocery stores include Whole Foods Market, Shaw’s and Trader Joe’s. Daily needs, like pharmacies and pet stores, are also in that area, as well as casual dining chains, like Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Exploring outdoor areas in and around Franklin Plantation
Franklin Plantation offers access to local parks and green spaces. For fun, you can visit:
Crow Hill Conservation Restriction, a Greater Worcester Land Trust with scenic nature trails
Holmes Field, with a playground, picnic area, tennis courts with pickleball overlays and a baseball diamond
Green Hill Park, one of Worcester’s largest, with an extensive trail network, a free barnyard zoo and an 18-hole golf course
Cristoforo Colombo Park, also called East Park, featuring a splash pad, a playground, an amphitheater, football fields and tennis and basketball courts
Crow Hill Conservation in Worcester has several hiking trails.
Crow Hill Conservation in Worcester offers a quiet retreat from the city.
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Commuting around Worcester or to Boston from Franklin Plantation
Interstate 290 and nearby bus routes make it convenient to get around Worcester. There’s also easy access to Boston, about 50 miles east. “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,” Najem says. Worcester’s Union Station, located about a mile west in Downtown Worcester, has a daily train that leads to the state capital. Worcester Regional Airport is about 10 miles away, while Boston Logan International Airport is about 45 miles east.
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Crime and Safety
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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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Franklin Plantation Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Plantation, Worcester sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin Plantation, Worcester over the last 12 months is $396,450, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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