Presenting a beautifully maintained, owner-occupied two-family residence offering an exceptional opportunity for both investors and prospective owner-occupants.This property features numerous updates completed in 2022; vinyl siding, 10 new front-facing replacement windows, and updated boilers for both units. The home includes a single-stall garage, ample off-street parking, and a flat, private backyard for all your gardening needs. Each spacious apartment offers a flexible floor plan consisting of a living room, dining room, pantry and an eat-in kitchen. Both units are equipped with natural gas for cooking, and have their own laundry hookups.The 2nd floor unit includes a walk-up space that can serve as a 3rd bedroom or a perfect home office. An attic provides clean, expansive storage with the potential for additional finished living space. Additional highlights include large, covered porches, separate utilities for each unit, and private interior entrances. Both units currently vacant.
Sold for $497,000
$497,000
285 Canton St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
5beds
2,513sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$517,000 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$2,104 Estimated rent
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Laundry hookupsFlat private backyardLarge covered porchesNew front-facing replacement windowsSingle-stall garageAmple off-street parkingWalk-up space
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Listed by:
Makala Brown 978-479-9409,
RE/MAX Encore 978-988-0028
Bought with:
Jennifer Rawson
StartPoint Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375451
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Steam, Oil, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Unknown, Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl / VCT, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,513
- Total interior livable area: 2,513 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,513
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0131 B:0002 L:0,1509183
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Fitchburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $393,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,318
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $497,000+8%$198/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000+219.4%$183/sqft |
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| 4/28/2011 | Sold | $144,000$57/sqft |
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| 2/5/2011 | Price change | $144,000+2.9%$57/sqft |
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| 9/18/2010 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$56/sqft |
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| 9/2/2010 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$60/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $154,900+17.2%$62/sqft |
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| 12/7/2009 | Sold | $132,153+32.3%$53/sqft |
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| 11/4/2009 | Listed for sale | $99,900-56.5%$40/sqft |
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| 1/13/2009 | Listing removed | $229,900$91/sqft |
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| 8/22/2008 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$91/sqft |
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| 1/26/2008 | Listed for sale | $239,900+8.6%$95/sqft |
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| 4/29/2005 | Sold | $221,000+35.7%$88/sqft |
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| 8/24/2001 | Sold | $162,900+30.3%$65/sqft |
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| 8/30/1999 | Sold | $125,000$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,318 +6.9% | $393,600 +17.2% |
| 2024 | $4,975 +3% | $335,900 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $4,828 +13.5% | $301,400 +24.8% |
| 2022 | $4,253 +7.1% | $241,500 +15.8% |
| 2021 | $3,970 +5.6% | $208,600 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $3,759 +2.5% | $190,700 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $3,666 +5.3% | $178,900 +8% |
| 2018 | $3,481 +7.3% | $165,700 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $3,243 +3.9% | $150,900 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $3,121 +6.8% | $147,000 +4% |
| 2015 | $2,922 +4.3% | $141,300 |
| 2014 | $2,802 +0.8% | $141,300 -3.2% |
| 2013 | $2,779 +5.9% | $145,900 -2% |
| 2012 | $2,624 +1.7% | $148,900 -6.5% |
| 2011 | $2,579 -10.8% | $159,200 -30.1% |
| 2009 | $2,891 +3% | $227,600 -4.7% |
| 2008 | $2,806 +9.6% | $238,800 +7.7% |
| 2007 | $2,560 +6% | $221,800 +10.8% |
| 2006 | $2,414 +11.3% | $200,200 +18.6% |
| 2005 | $2,169 +4.3% | $168,800 +12.2% |
| 2004 | $2,079 +6.6% | $150,400 +21.5% |
| 2003 | $1,950 +13.6% | $123,800 +28.6% |
| 2001 | $1,716 +7% | $96,300 +9.3% |
| 2000 | $1,604 +7.6% | $88,100 -10.8% |
| 1996 | $1,491 | $98,800 |
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Neighborhood: 01420
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- NASouth Street Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- Fitchburg
- 01420
- 285 Canton St
