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Listing broker remarks

Step into the character and craftsmanship of this distinctive antique Worcester home, thoughtfully updated while preserving the architectural details that make it special. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops and premium Thermador appliances installed in 2023, including the range and dishwasher, creating a space that blends historic charm with modern function. A substantial wood-burning stove insert, also added in 2023, enhances the fireplace and brings both warmth and character to the main living space.The home offers generous room sizes, hardwood flooring, distinctive period details, and a flexible floor plan with finished space extending to the attic. A full bath is complemented by additional quarter baths on both the first floor and attic level, with plumbing already in place upstairs. Major recent improvements include a new roof and fresh interior/exterior paint completed in 2023 using Benjamin Moore finishes.Set on a beautiful residential street among other architecturally significant homes, the property offers the scale, history and presence that make Worcester’s antique homes so compelling, with important modern investments already completed. A rare opportunity for a buyer who appreciates authentic character but doesn’t want to start from scratch on major updates.— Castinetti Realty Group

Key details

  • 2,627 sq ft
  • 17,191 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $266 / sq ft
  • $7,265 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠0⁠3⁠8⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
25 Kenwood Ave
Town
Worcester, MA
ZIP
01605
Deed (Bk/Pg)
59688 / 67

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Crosby, William F. House · includes WOR.AL

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Neighborhood: Worcester

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.