Investment Analysis — 78 Whipple St

Worcester, MA 01607 — College Hill

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, a 3-bedroom in 01607 carries an estimated $2,540/mo in gross rent — about a 4.88% cap rate and $18,308/yr in estimated NOI at the $375,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,458

Style

Single Family

Built

1925

Flippers,fixers,or anyone handy this property offers all the charm you would expect from a house nestled on a corner lot in the Hills of Worcester. This 3 bedroom colonial with one and a half baths has a walk up attic for even more potential. There is a built in curio cabinet in the dining room along with hardwood floors.Hand sanded and detailed staircase banister just adds to the charm when you come through the front door.There are two decent size bedrooms and a smaller one on the second level along with a full bath.There is a one car brick garage that needs some repair.Just a ten minute walk to Holy Cross and minutes to RT 146 and RT 290 .Electrical has been updated some finishing touches needed.The roof was replaced within 5 yrs.Buyer may need a 203k loan or cash.VERY MOTIVATED SELLER.

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: 729 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,458 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,870 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.

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.