For sale

$545,000

42 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA 01604

4beds

2,769sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1935

7,000 Square Feet Lot

$541,700 Zestimate^®

$197/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Pressure treated deckMostly finished basement

Oversized Cape with mostly finished basement. Lots of parking on lot. Walk to UMASS. Pressure treated Deck. Master suite with it's own bath. Lots of closets and storage..

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,769
Total interior livable area: 2,769 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,069
Finished area below ground: 700

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Paved Drive, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 5

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Storage
Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 7,000 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:38 B:009 L:00019,1796472
Zoning: RL-7

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Irregular

Condition

Year built: 1935

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Worcester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $197/sqft
Tax assessed value: $457,500
Annual tax amount: $6,034
Date on market: 5/19/2026

Estimated market value

$541,700

$515,000 - $569,000

$3,378/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/18/2026	Listed for sale	$545,000+77.5%$197/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520709 Report a problem
7/19/2019	Sold	$307,000+20.9%$111/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/29/2015	Sold	$254,000-3.2%$92/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/7/2015	Pending sale	$262,500$95/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
8/26/2015	Price change	$262,500-0.9%$95/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
7/16/2015	Price change	$264,900-5.4%$96/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71812268 Report a problem
6/6/2015	Price change	$279,900-1.8%$101/sqft
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5/15/2015	Price change	$284,900-1.7%$103/sqft
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4/26/2015	Listed for sale	$289,900+28.8%$105/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/25/2010	Sold	$225,000$81/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/10/2010	Price change	$225,000-2.1%$81/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
3/23/2010	Price change	$229,900-4.2%$83/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
2/4/2010	Price change	$239,900-4%$87/sqft
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12/5/2009	Price change	$249,900-3.8%$90/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
11/27/2009	Listed for sale	$259,900+92.5%$94/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71004952 Report a problem
8/3/2009	Sold	$135,000-35.7%$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/25/2008	Sold	$209,900+41.8%$76/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/22/2000	Sold	$148,000+29.8%$53/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/25/2000	Sold	$114,000$41/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,034 +4.8%	$457,500 +9.3%
2024	$5,757 +3.6%	$418,700 +8.1%
2023	$5,557 +7.8%	$387,500 +14.4%
2022	$5,153 -2.7%	$338,800 +4.2%
2021	$5,294 +5.5%	$325,200 +10.2%
2020	$5,018 +3.9%	$295,200 +10%
2019	$4,829 +0.6%	$268,300 +5.7%
2018	$4,799 +4.7%	$253,800 +6.5%
2017	$4,582 +3.6%	$238,400 +11.1%
2016	$4,421 +2.7%	$214,500
2015	$4,305 +2.7%	$214,500
2014	$4,191 +0.3%	$214,500 -4.6%
2013	$4,177 +5.3%	$224,800 -3.8%
2012	$3,967 +35%	$233,600 +20.4%
2010	$2,939 -7.1%	$194,000 -17.2%
2009	$3,162 0%	$234,200 -7.1%
2008	$3,163 +11.3%	$252,200 +7.4%
2007	$2,842 +3.3%	$234,900 +7%
2006	$2,750 +3.4%	$219,500 +8.8%
2005	$2,660 +3.1%	$201,800 +15.4%
2004	$2,580 +5.4%	$174,900 +15.5%
2003	$2,447 +4.1%	$151,400 +15%
2002	$2,351 +5.2%	$131,700 +8.8%
2000	$2,235 +2.6%	$121,000 +3.7%
1997	$2,179	$116,700

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