Canterbury Towers

6 Wachusett St, Worcester, MA 01609

Canterbury Towers is a housing for older adults at 6 Wachusett St in Worcester, MA 01609, with 156 apartments.

At a glance

• 156 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 16 studio, 124 1-bedroom, 16 2-bedroom
• 1.56 acre lot
• Assessed at $11,538,100 for fiscal year 2026
• Last sold as a whole for $14,000,000 in December 2012

No homes in Canterbury Towers are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Canterbury Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 156 HUD-assisted units. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 92 out of 100 (2026-04-17).

Worcester Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Worcester (MBTA · Amtrak Framingham/Worcester Line Lake Shore Limited), 0.7 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Lancaster St + Dix St (WRTA 3), under 0.1 mi
• Main St at School St (WRTA 24), 0.2 mi
• Worcester Court House (MART · WRTA 24 Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle), 0.2 mi

Public schools nearby

• Elm Park Community (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.2 mi
• Ma Academy for Math and Science School (high, grades 11–12), 0.5 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Canterbury Towers

How many units are in Canterbury Towers?

Canterbury Towers has 156 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Canterbury Towers right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Canterbury Towers comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Canterbury Towers?

Worcester (MBTA · Amtrak Framingham/Worcester Line Lake Shore Limited) is 0.7 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Canterbury Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Canterbury Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 156 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Canterbury Towers

• Voke Lofts — 21 Salisbury St, 84 apartments · built 1910, 0.4 mi
• Plumley Village — 16 Laurel St, 430 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Belmont Tower Apartments — 40 Belmont St, 165 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Pleasant Tower Apartments — 275 Pleasant St Apt 102, 131 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Fruit Sever — 6 Sever St, 134 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette — 531 Main St, 80 condos · built 1930, 0.5 mi
• Whittier Terrace Apartments — 29 Oxford St, 163 apartments, 0.5 mi
• The Aurora — 660 Main St, 84 apartments, 0.7 mi

More: all 41 large buildings in Worcester · Worcester homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Canterbury Towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].