25 West Chester Street

Highlights:

• BUILDING SIZE: 52,936 SF (Worcester Assessor’s “living area”)
• YEAR BUILT: Circa 1960, with an addition added in 1980 (gymnasium)
• STORIES: Three (3) stories
• LOT SIZE: ±16.11 acres

Description:

The property has been most recently used for educational purposes, operating as the Mercy Centre, with many classrooms and support areas, as well as a gymnasium, full-service kitchen, and auditorium. The building has elevator access to all three floors of the building and could be redeveloped for a similar education-related use. Please note that if the property is redeveloped, significant building upgrades will be required to meet current building standard requirements, fire, and life safety requirements, as well as ADA compliance requirements:

Current Zoning & Allowed Uses:
The property is currently zoned RS-7 by the City of Worcester. Allowed uses “by right” include the following:

•Group residence
•Family day care home
•Day care center
•Place of worship
•Religious or educational uses
•Schools (colleges and/or universities)
•Single-family, detached dwelling
•Single-family, semi-detached dwelling

Should a rezoning be granted by the City of Worcester to increase development potential either by “spot zoning” or “special permit” (ideally to RL-7 or RG-5), the site may potentially accommodate more dense development opportunities such as:

•Multi-family dwelling (low-rise and high-rise)
•Single-family attached dwellings
•Two-family and three-family development

Nestled within this dynamic city, the property offers proximity to institutions like Assumption University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, making it an attractive location for potential residential development. Residents will enjoy a diverse cultural scene, with the Worcester Art Museum and Mechanics Hall just a stone's throw away. With an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options in the heart of the city, this area holds immense potential for a rewarding investment in a burgeoning community.