42 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA, 01604
About This Home
PRICE DROP! Open House today 1 to 2:30 PM at 42 Ernest Avenue in Worcester. Oversized 1935 Cape with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and nearly 2,800 square feet. Private master suite, mostly finished basement, big deck, and parking for 5+ cars. Major systems updated before 2019. See you there!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Foundation: Irregular
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Finished area below ground: 700
- Finished area above ground: 2,069
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,769
- Total interior livable area: 2,769 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:38 B:009 L:00019,1796472
- Zoning: RL-7
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
- Lot size: 7,000 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,636 | $31,632 |
| Home Insurance * | $235 | $2,820 |
| Property Taxes | $566 | $6,792 |
| Electricity | $546 | $6,552 |
| Total | $3,983 | $47,796 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Price change | $521,500 |
| 2026-07-14 | Price change | $533,500 |
| 2026-07-11 | Price change | $538,750 |
| 2026-05-18 | Listed for sale | $545,000 |
| 2019-07-19 | Sold | $307,000 |
| 2015-12-29 | Sold | $254,000 |
| 2015-10-07 | Pending sale | $262,500 |
| 2015-08-26 | Price change | $262,500 |
| 2015-07-16 | Price change | $264,900 |
| 2015-06-06 | Price change | $279,900 |
| 2015-05-15 | Price change | $284,900 |
| 2015-04-26 | Listed for sale | $289,900 |
| 2010-06-25 | Sold | $225,000 |
| 2010-04-10 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2010-03-23 | Price change | $229,900 |
| 2010-02-04 | Price change | $239,900 |
| 2009-12-05 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2009-11-27 | Listed for sale | $259,900 |
| 2009-08-03 | Sold | $135,000 |
| 2008-03-25 | Sold | $209,900 |
| 2000-11-22 | Sold | $148,000 |
| 2000-02-25 | Sold | $114,000 |
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