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Lakeside living near Worcester’s core
Grafton Hill is a neighborhood on the easternmost edge of Worcester. It borders Lake Quinsigamond, which hosts warm weather regattas and offers summertime sunbathing on Lake Park’s sandy beach. Grafton Hill has a variety of housing options, from modest bungalows to Worcester’s signature triple-decker properties, all a short drive from daily amenities. Plus, this residential neighborhood is less than 5 miles from both downtown Worcester and the bedroom community of Shrewsbury, which is just across the water. “It’s one of the most convenient locations in the city,” says Mary Vigliatura Stolarczyk, a broker with Re/Max Vision and a Grafton Hill resident. “We’re so close to downtown that we’re basically a part of it. Interstate 90, Saint Vincent Hospital and other Worcester essential places are nearby. Proximity to Quinsigamond Lake is another huge benefit to this area. It’s one of the city’s major attractions.”
Swimming, boating and fishing at Lake Quinsigamond
The neighborhood's defining feature is its location alongside the 772-acre Lake Quinsigamond, which separates the city of Worcester from the suburban Shrewsbury community. It’s known for its 2,000-meter rowing course, which hosts several yearly high school, college and national competitions. Lake Park, a part of Quinsigamond State Park, is directly in Grafton Hill. “If you live in Worcester, you have been to this park,” Stolarczyk says. At Lake Park, people get active at the tennis courts, sunbathe at the sandy beach in the summer, and gather at the picnic area. “There’s also a firework show here every Fourth of July,” Stolarczyk says. Perkins Farm, an 80-acre scenic hiking area on Lake Avenue, is also in the neighborhood. On its 1-mile looped trail, hikers and snowshoers can wander beside mature oak trees and Colonial-era stone walls. The Buffone Arena is located on Lake Avenue, offering hockey leagues, figure skating lessons and public skating times every weekday. Less than 4 miles north of Grafton Hill, Green Hill Park provides 480 acres of outdoor fun, including a skatepark and petting zoo.
Perkins Farm, a 1.1 mile hiking loop in Grafton Hill.
Lake Park and Quinsigamond State Park offer multiple sports fields, swimming and boating.
Lake Park offers 1.1 mile path next to Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester.
A dog's favorite place to come to at Lake Park in Worcester.
All love a walk in the Lake Park in Worcester.
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Grafton Street offers everyday amenities
Grafton Street runs east to west through the neighborhood. It’s lined with restaurants, big-box stores and other businesses. In the Perkins Farm Marketplace shopping center, locals can grocery shop at Stop & Shop, work out at Crunch Fitness or do some discount shopping at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Citi Trends. Residents can grab a quick meal from the fast-food restaurants along this thoroughfare, such as McDonald’s or Dunkin, or casual sit-down spots including Golden Wok, a Chinese eatery. Other nationally known retailers like Target, Aldi and TJ Maxx are less than 6 miles north in the Lincoln Plaza shopping center along Lincoln Street. In case of emergency, the world-renowned UMass Memorial Medical Center is just north of Grafton Hill.
Updated Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Grafton Hill.
Taco Bell, a local fast food option in Grafton Hill.
Niko's Pizza House is situated at 752 Grafton St in Worcester, MA and was established in 1965.
Grab a slice and stay a while at Niko's Pizza House in Grafton Hill.
Interior of Niko's Pizza House in Grafton Hill.
With a relaxed, dark-hued dining room and a BYOB policy, Rosalina's Kitchen is a classic Italian restaurant.
Plaza sign for New England Home Furniture Consignment in Grafton Hill.
Exterior of New England Home Furniture Consignment in Grafton Hill.
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Modest cottages and triple-deckers
Modest cottages are next to triple-deckers in Grafton Hill, and most properties sit on small lots. Some lack yards, sitting right up against the neighborhood’s uneven, cracked sidewalks. Others feature lawns with patchy grass and mature oak trees. “Investors are really into the three-family properties right now,” says Stolarczyk. “But everything here sells consistently quickly because of the location.” Investors looking to purchase a multifamily property can find one for between $500,000 and $800,000. Quaint Cape Cods, raised ranch-style homes and bungalows for single families tend to go for between $330,000 and $700,000, depending on the size, age and condition of the property. There are also many duplexes in the neighborhood that run in the $400,000 to $550,000 range.
Modern Home on Simone Street in Grafton Hill.
Bungalow Style Home on Rudolph Street in Grafton Hill.
Raised Ranch on County Street in Grafton Hill.
Duplex on Progressive Street in Grafton Hill.
Duplex with two car garage underneath on Progressive Street in Grafton Hill.
Modern Colonial home in Grafton Hill.
Aerial view of a Colonial home in Grafton Hill.
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Pathways programs at North High School
Students are zoned for Worcester Public Schools. They can attend Roosevelt School, which gets a B-minus from Niche, from prekindergarten through sixth grade. Worcester East Middle School, which gets a C, serves seventh and eighth graders. Kids can finish their education at North High School, which receives a C-plus from Niche and offers two pathway programs. Students in the health science field can take the Certified Nursing Assistant exam at the end of their senior year, and the business technology program has marketing and cybersecurity courses.
Roosevelt Elementary sign
Roosevelt Elementary entrance
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Getting around Grafton Hill
A 3-mile drive west on Hamilton Street leads to downtown Worcester, where commuters can hop on the Framingham/Worcester Line at the Worcester Union Station. I-90 is about 3 miles south of the neighborhood, and a 40-mile trip east on the highway leads to Boston’s core. Several Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus stops are also sprinkled along Grafton Street, and the Worcester Regional Airport is about 8 miles west.
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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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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Grafton Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grafton Hill, Worcester sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Grafton Hill, Worcester over the last 12 months is $422,450, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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