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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to this charming Cape-style home in the desirable Lake Park area! The inviting first floor features a spacious living room with a cozy brick fireplace, a dining room and study, plus a convenient flex/play area. Beautiful recently refinished hardwood floors flow throughout the home, adding warmth and character. The open kitchen offers a breakfast bar, updated appliances, and a comfortable layout for everyday living and entertaining. A first-floor laundry and full bath add to the home's convenience.Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and an additional closet, along with a second full bath. Outside, enjoy the level, fenced-in yard, perfect for entertaining, play, gardening, or simply relaxing. Additional highlights include a garage, a 12-year-old roof, 12-year-old boiler, new electrical panel, and a washer and dryer that are just 1 year old. Ideally located close to UMass, just 2 miles from the Mass Pike, and minutes to shopping, restaurants, Lake Park, and area schools, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, convenience, and location. A wonderful opportunity not to be missed!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester

Key details

  • 1,442 sq ft
  • 7,895 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1939 built
  • $304 / sq ft
  • $4,958 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠8⁠8⁠7⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
515 Lake Avenue
Town
Worcester, MA
ZIP
01604
Deed (Bk/Pg)
47795 / 161

Map

Neighborhood: Lake Ave

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.