
1 Beckman St Worcester — Photo 1 of 42
Beds
3
Baths
1
SqFt
1,486
Style
Single Family
Built
1885
Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home tucked away on a quiet, dead-end street just minutes from the College of the Holy Cross — a location that's always in demand with both families and investors. The good-sized yard offers plenty of room for kids, pets, gardening, or outdoor entertaining, a rare find in this price range.Recent updates give real peace of mind: 200-amp electrical service with a 4-wire upgrade to the laundry room and a new dedicated feed to the kitchen with breaker (September 2025), a Peterson Oil furnace (2017), and fresh carpet in the living room and hallway (2026). These aren't cosmetic fixes — they're the systems that matter most to both a family moving in and an investor running the numbers.For investors: this is a strong flip or buy-and-hold candidate. The major mechanicals are already handled, leaving room to focus your renovation budget on cosmetic and value-add upgrades — kitchen and bath refresh, flooring, paint — for a faster turnaround and stronger margin. The dead-end street location also means low traffic and strong curb appeal, both of which matter to future buyers or tenants.For families: move in and make it your own, with major systems already updated and a layout that works. Convenient to shopping, major highways (Mass Pike, Route 290, Route 146), and several area colleges, making this a smart choice whether you're settling in long-term or building equity to sell.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Worcester, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Water Heater • Range • Oven • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Freezer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf
Geography
Population
8,706
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$79K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
54.5%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Worcester County
1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 743 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,486 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,986 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Alex Muir
Listing Office: The DiRoberto Group Inc.
MLS® Number: 73576106
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