**Motivated Seller — Relocating Out of State!** Turnkey, move-in-ready, well cared for 2-family home situated on a quiet residential street in desirable West Fitchburg. Ideal for owner-occupants, investors, or anyone looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. Unit 1 is vacant with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and basement laundry. Unit 2 (tenant at will) offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and second-floor laundry. Features include private balconies/newer porch, backyard with fire pit, central heat (could easily upgrade to central air) updated electrical and seller-owned solar panels that convey with the property—no solar lease! Ample off-street parking, driveway, detached garage, and additional parking across the street. Conveniently located near the T, Fitchburg State University, and major commuter routes. Move right in! this property is ready for its next owner!
For sale
Price cut: $10.9K (10/7)
$479,000
28 Institute St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
5beds
2,152sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$478,000 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageNewer porchBackyard with fire pitPrivate balconiesCentral heatUpdated electricalQuiet residential street
- 48 days
- 548
- 40
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gabrielle Aguiar 786-502-6617,
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office 888-854-7493
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73565986
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,152
- Total interior livable area: 2,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,152
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 0 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1511677
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Fitchburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $435,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,788
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Total actual rent: 4350
Estimated market value
$478,000
$454,000 - $502,000
$2,329/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Price change | $479,000-2.2%$223/sqft |
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| 9/20/2026 | Price change | $489,900-1.8%$228/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+1.9%$232/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listing removed | $489,900$228/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $489,900$228/sqft |
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| 6/15/2024 | Contingent | $489,900$228/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $489,900+42%$228/sqft |
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| 3/9/2022 | Sold | $345,000+11.3%$160/sqft |
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| 1/16/2022 | Contingent | $309,900$144/sqft |
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| 1/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $309,900+150.9%$144/sqft |
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| 5/24/2017 | Sold | $123,500-11.7%$57/sqft |
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| 4/21/2017 | Pending sale | $139,900$65/sqft |
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| 9/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $139,900+7.6%$65/sqft |
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| 7/20/2015 | Listing removed | $130,000$60/sqft |
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| 4/10/2015 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$60/sqft |
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| 3/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $135,000$63/sqft |
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| 12/20/2012 | Listing removed | $135,000$63/sqft |
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| 2/16/2012 | Listed for sale | $135,000+5.5%$63/sqft |
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| 6/4/2002 | Sold | $128,000+80.3%$59/sqft |
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| 12/30/1997 | Sold | $71,000$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,611 +23.3% | $415,300 +35.2% |
| 2024 | $4,550 +4.2% | $307,200 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $4,365 +14.5% | $272,500 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $3,811 +7.6% | $216,400 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $3,543 +6.2% | $186,200 +10% |
| 2020 | $3,335 +5.8% | $169,200 +9.9% |
| 2019 | $3,153 +5.9% | $153,900 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $2,977 +7.1% | $141,700 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $2,779 +5.4% | $129,300 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $2,637 +7.4% | $124,200 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $2,455 +4.3% | $118,700 |
| 2014 | $2,354 +0% | $118,700 -3.9% |
| 2013 | $2,353 +1.5% | $123,500 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $2,319 +1.6% | $131,600 -6.6% |
| 2011 | $2,283 -11.5% | $140,900 -30.7% |
| 2009 | $2,581 +4.4% | $203,200 -3.5% |
| 2008 | $2,473 +9.6% | $210,500 +7.7% |
| 2007 | $2,256 +3.2% | $195,500 +7.8% |
| 2006 | $2,186 +13.3% | $181,300 +20.7% |
| 2005 | $1,930 +5.2% | $150,200 +13.2% |
| 2004 | $1,834 +10% | $132,700 +25.3% |
| 2003 | $1,668 +9.1% | $105,900 +23.4% |
| 2001 | $1,529 +7.4% | $85,800 +9.7% |
| 2000 | $1,424 +7.7% | $78,200 -10.7% |
| 1996 | $1,322 | $87,600 |
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