Right on the Auburn line, this renovated 4-bed, 2-bath home sits on a .25-acre MG-1–zoned lot, offering both comfortable living and valuable flexibility for future use. Inside, you’ll find a bright kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, a dedicated dining area, and two bedrooms plus a full bath on the main level. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms and another full bath—perfect for privacy or extra space. A spacious mudroom doubles as a sunroom, and the private yard features a large shed ideal for storage or a workshop. Minutes to shopping, dining, and major highways, this home is move-in ready with meaningful zoning potential in a prime location.
Sold for $425,000 on 12/31/25
$425,000
53 James St, Worcester, MA 01603
4beds
1,477sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
10,560 Square Feet Lot
$407,600 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$2,357 Estimated rent
Home value
$407,600
$387,000 - $428,000
$2,357/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 03, 2026 at 09:36pm
Listed by:
Jessica Morson 617-516-9019,
Thumbprint Realty, LLC 617-287-9000
Bought with:
Raymond Hiraldo
The Premium Group Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73453571
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,477
- Total interior livable area: 1,477 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,477
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Storage
Lot
- Size: 10,560 sqft
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 1788070
- Zoning: MG-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship
Location
- Region: Worcester
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sold | $425,000+2.4%$288/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Contingent | $414,900$281/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $414,900-7.8%$281/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,900-4.3%$305/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listing removed | $469,900$318/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428807 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,156 +2.8% | $239,300 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $3,070 +5% | $223,300 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,924 +9.7% | $203,900 +16.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01603
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Heard Street Discovery AcademyGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Sullivan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10South High Community SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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Estimated market value
$407,600
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