$375,000
SOLD JAN 14, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,105 Sq Ft
3,813 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$178 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Medical Services
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of January 2025

Introducing 8 Hobson Ave, a charming Victorian fixer-upper in Worcester. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features a classic covered front porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a large layout ready for updates and personal touches, with original architectural details and endless potential. The home was previously a 2-family property and is separately metered for electric, offering a great opportunity for an investor or anyone seeking reconversion possibilities. Located on a quiet, tree-lined, dead-end street, this home is nestled between the beautiful Hadwen Arboretum and Coes Reservoir, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation. With easy access to nearby highways, shopping, and restaurants, this property presents a unique opportunity to transform a character-rich Victorian into a beautiful residence. Schedule your showing today or, in the meantime, explore the 3D virtual tour.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Block Capital Realty Team

Block Capital Realty LLC Listed on: 11/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Nasser Muzaaya

eXp Realty

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 3,813 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RL-7

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,105 Sq Ft Home
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:14 B:012 L:00026,1775849

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,447

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 2105
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4003
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 187.65
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 178.15
  • MAIN SO: AC0342

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:14 B:012 L:00026,1775849
  • Zoning: RL-7
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3813
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 37
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4447
  • Tax Book Number: 70437

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2024
Sold by
Pitney John H and U S Bank Na Tr
Bought by
Truman 2016 Sc6 Title T and U S Bank Na Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2006
Sold by
Laverdure Ellen C and Laverdure L
Bought by
Pitney Cristin L and Pitney John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2000
Sold by
Catania-Dixon Anne
Bought by
Laverdure Lawrence and Laverdure Ellen C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1997
Sold by
Murphy Thomas F
Bought by
Dixon Anne E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1990
Sold by
Higgins Priscilla R
Bought by
Murphy Thomas F
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Foreclosure Deed $335,000 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $335,000 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $335,000 None Available
Deed $250,000 --
Deed $250,000 --
Deed $135,550 --
Deed $79,900 --
Deed $60,000 --
Deed $250,000 --
Deed $135,550 --
Deed $79,900 --
Deed $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $376,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $376,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $24,950 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $569,900 +52.0% $271 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Sold $375,000 -5.1% $178 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $395,000 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,694 $355,900 $67,400 $288,500
2024 $4,447 $323,400 $67,400 $256,000
2023 $4,321 $301,300 $58,600 $242,700
2022 $4,044 $265,900 $46,900 $219,000
2021 $4,156 $255,300 $37,500 $217,800
2020 $3,917 $230,400 $37,200 $193,200
2019 $3,760 $208,900 $32,500 $176,400
2018 $3,733 $197,400 $32,500 $164,900
2017 $3,548 $184,600 $32,500 $152,100
2016 $3,658 $177,500 $24,100 $153,400
2015 $3,562 $177,500 $24,100 $153,400
2014 $3,468 $177,500 $24,100 $153,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73310846

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WORC-000014-000012-000026