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How Greendale blends residential living with Worcester city access
Greendale sits on the quieter, more residential edge of north Worcester. Its casual neighborhood restaurants, timeless residential architecture and educational institutions, from public schools to a community college, make for an established, lived-in feel. Nearby Indian Lake and Green Hill Park give residents room to get outside, while grocery stores and shopping centers close to home keep everyday needs within reach. Interstate 190 and a commuter rail in Downtown Worcester, about 5 miles away, also make trips around the region and into Boston convenient.
Homes in Greendale come in traditional styles.
Greendale is bustling with college students.
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Greendale’s home styles, options and prices
Homes in Greendale come in classic New England styles. You’ll see Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares, bungalows and ranch-style homes along hilly residential roads. Residences can include charming features like window seats, historic trim details and brick fireplaces. Multi-family properties are also here, including Worcester’s signature triple-decker homes, with formal living and dining rooms, in-unit laundry hookups and enclosed porches. Between that housing mix and its distance from downtown, Greendale feels more laid-back and residential than closer-in Worcester neighborhoods. “It borders the quiet side of the city, and a quiet town just outside of the city,” says William McGuiness, co-owner of 1 Worcester Homes and a Worcester native.
Single-family homes can range in price from the mid-$300,000s to the low $700,000s, depending on size, age and condition. Multi-family properties can start in the low $500,000s and reach about $1.3 million. The neighborhood’s few townhouse options, mostly duplexes built since 2025, can run from the high $300,000s to the high $500,000s.
Homes in Greendale have character.
In Greendale, residents take care of their homes.
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Baseball leagues play at Kendrick Field in Greendale.
Getting outside near Greendale
Living in Greendale puts you near a variety of recreational spaces. In the neighborhood, 15-acre Kendrick hosts Little League and includes fields for softball, baseball, basketball and soccer, with a playground nearby. Just west of I-190, about a mile away, sits Indian Lake, where you can boat on the water or relax along its shores. The Greendale Family Branch YMCA, with a wellness center and swimming pool, sits on the northern bank. “The Greendale YMCA has a big stretch of the waterfront,” McGuiness says. “The lake has a boat launch, a public park and a public swimming section.” Shore Park, located in the Indian Lake East neighborhood, features a sandy beach where you can swim and sunbathe. About 5 miles south of Greendale, Worcester’s largest outdoor space, Green Hill Park covers about 500 acres. Alongside hilltop city views, it features a golf course, sports fields, playgrounds and walking paths. The park's Green Hill Park Farm is a free, family-friendly excursion with animals like goats, miniature horses and alpacas to visit year-round.
Greendale is home to Quinn's Irish Pub, which is open for lunch and dinner.
Greendale’s dining scene and nearby shopping
In Greendale, you’ll find a handful of local restaurants. You can sit down for a meal at:
Quinn's Irish Pub, an Irish-American bar and grill, with weekend live music and trivia nights
Route 12 Cafe, a breakfast and lunch spot known for classic American plates
Trackside Tavern, a relaxed dive that serves pub grub and hosts music bingo and karaoke nights
Eggroll Lady & Fish Shack, a cozy counter-service eatery with New England-style seafood plates
A Market 32 location means you won’t need to leave the neighborhood to grocery shop. To run more errands, shopping centers along Lincoln Street are about 3 miles away. They include big-box stores like Target and Lowe’s Home Improvement, as well as retailers like Kohl’s and TJ Maxx. More everyday shopping options sit about 6 miles away in Shrewsbury, and for nights out, Shrewsbury Street's well-known stretch of local restaurants is just a 5-mile drive south.
Where Greendale students can go to school
Worcester Public Schools serves Greendale. The district offers transfer options and lottery-based magnet programs to students, and Worcester is also home to many private schools. Schools in the neighborhood include:
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, a tuition- free public charter school for kindergarten to 12th grade students and offers an International Baccalaureate program
Burncoat Street Preparatory School, a kindergarten to sixth-grade neighborhood elementary school
Central Massachusetts Collaborative, a public special-education day school serving students ages five to 22
Robert H. Goddard Academy, a therapeutic special education high school operated under the Central Mass Collaborative
Higher education institutions are also in Greendale. Quinsigamond Community College has more than 110 associate degree and certificate programs across several fields. It's known as an accessible pathway into the workforce or to a four-year transfer, and it offers tuition-free options for eligible residents through state-funded programs. Porter and Chester Institute, a career and vocational trade school, offers hands-on career training.
Quinsigamond Community College offers higher education in Greendale.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter School serves students in the Greendale neighborhood.
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How Greendale residents can travel around Worcester and beyond
With easy access to major thoroughfares and several Worcester Transit Authority bus routes, Greendale makes regional travel convenient. West Boylston Street and Interstate 190, which connects with Interstate 290, run through the neighborhood. Downtown Worcester is about 5 miles south and has an MBTA commuter rail leading to Boston, about 50 miles east, at Union Station. Worcester Regional Airport is about 8 miles away.
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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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Greendale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greendale, Worcester sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Greendale, Worcester over the last 12 months is $452,250, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Burncoat. Classic 1920's 4 BR Colonial full of charm and character. Beautiful original, natural woodwork. Expansive living room with brick fireplace flanked by bookcases, built in window seat. Custom cabinetry in the separate dining room, french doors, and hardwood floors throughout. Handsome stairway to 2nd floor boasting 4 bedrooms, (public records list as 3 beds) 1.5 baths. Full walkup attic
Nestled in one of Worcester's most desirable neighborhoods, this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is filled with timeless character and ready for its next owner. Beautiful natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and a functional layout provide a wonderful foundation to make this home your own. A bonus room provides additional flexibility and would make a great home office. A charming covered front
Rare opportunity to acquire a large 20,000± SF parcel in an established Worcester neighborhood. Property was previously improved with a single-family home and still features an existing curb cut and driveway, offering a starting point for future use. Generous lot size could provide flexibility for a substantial homesite depending on layout and approvals; however, all permitting, zoning, access,
Opportunity to own a mixed-use multifamily property in Worcester’s BL-1 zone, just off I-190 at the Mountain St exit. This is 3-family building with two, 2-bedroom units, one, 1-bedroom unit, and an oversized 26'x26' detached heated garage generating additional income. Current rents total $5,350/month. Situated on a 10,360 SF lot with 8 off-street parking spaces. This property offers cash flow
Enjoy the convenience of this well-located Worcester ranch with easy access to Routes 190 and 290, making commuting and everyday errands a breeze. Inside, the welcoming living room is anchored by a striking floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and flows into a spacious kitchen offering abundant cabinet and countertop space. Just beyond, the sun-filled family room is lined with windows and features
Reduced for quick sale! Don't miss this absolutely charming Burncoat area 2 bed, 1-bath craftsman style bungalow packed with New England character, featuring hardwood floors throughout, rich paint tones, archway details, built-in cabinets, and all the charm of this homes original owners. The home offers a large eat in kitchen directly connected to the deck, a cozy living room, dining room or
Whether you are buying your first home, downsizing, or moving the in-laws in, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home makes life easy from day one. The main floor features beautiful hardwood floors, two comfortable bedrooms, a tastefully tiled full bath, a distinct dining room, and a cozy living room. The bright kitchen comes fully loaded with stainless steel appliances and granite
Brand New Everything! Span Smart electric panel AND Whole home battery backup generator system! Completely renovated from top to bottom, this move-in ready 4 bedroom, 1 and 3/4 bath home has been thoughtfully updated with major improvements throughout. Everything is brand new, including the roof, porch, doors, central air, heat pumps, hot water tank, upgraded electrical panel, lighting, switches,
Property Id: 1656151 Modern 2nd floor two bedroom unit and great location. Gourmet kitchen with kitchen w/new cabinets, granite countertops and stainless appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave). Large new bathroom. Master bedroom w/walk in closet. Hard wood floors and high ceilings throughout. FHA by gas heat. First last and security. One year lease. To view please text
Property Id: 1800833 Nice 3rd floor two bedroom unit in great location. Close to 290 and 190. Hardwood floors, modern kitchen and bath, common laundry, one parking space. To view please text Wally RE Agent .
Property Id: 2610341 Welcome home to your new apartment in the lovely Burncoat/Greendale area of Worcester. On a quiet 1 way street, you will find a lovely, remodeled half duplex for rent. With gleaming hardwood floors in the majority of the unit, and newer vinyl plank flooring where there isn't. The apartment is 2 Bedrooms, PLUS an office space, with just over 1,000 square feet in total.
This inviting two-bedroom, second-floor apartment offers a comfortable and practical living space with natural lighting. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors throughout, the unit provides a warm and clean aesthetic that’s easy to maintain. The layout includes two well-sized bedrooms with a cozy living area perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and a functional kitchen with plenty of cabinet
4 Bedroom Colonial with two-car garage connected by breezeway, 3 baths. Good credit required, service animals only, non-smokers only. Must have rental insurance. Broker has an interest in property.
Bright and spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom second-floor apartment located in the highly desirable Greendale area of Worcester. This beautiful unit features hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen, and new energy-efficient windows for added comfort. The apartment includes one free off-street parking spot and is conveniently located just minutes from Routes 290 and 190, with
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