Tatnuck Homes for Sale

Tatnuck, located on the west side of Worcester, offers a more relaxed lifestyle compared to the urban core. This primarily residential neighborhood is home to Worcester State University, a significant local employer with over 6,000 students. Housing in Tatnuck features early 20th-century bungalows, colonials, and ranches, often with front lawns and backyards on quarter-acre lots. Interiors typically provide 1,200 square feet of space with three to four bedrooms. Despite its dense layout, Tatnuck is quieter and more desirable, leading to higher home prices compared to other Worcester neighborhoods. Green spaces within Tatnuck are limited, but nearby Logan Field offers athletic activities and access to the Blue Square Trail, while Patch Reservoir and Cascades Park provide opportunities for water activities and hiking. Tatnuck Country Club features pools, racquet courts, and a nine-hole golf course. Educational options include May Street Elementary, Forest Grove Middle, and Doherty Memorial High School, with Norte Dame Academy as a highly-rated private school. Dining options are concentrated along Chandler Street, with Worcester Sweets Café, Pepe's Taqueria, and Scruffy Murphys Irish Pub being local favorites. Grocery needs are met by Price Chopper and Big Y World Class Market, both 2 miles east. Tatnuck is 3 miles from downtown Worcester and offers convenient access to Boston via the MBTA commuter rail and major highways like Interstate 290. Worcester Regional Airport, 2 miles west, provides nonstop flights to several major cities.