Surrounded by mature trees on a level half-acre lot, this charming ranch-style home offers privacy, character and convenience just minutes from Route 2. The backyard feels like your own retreat with raised garden beds, perennial gardens, a patio and outdoor hot tub (negotiable with acceptable offer). Inside, hardwood floors run throughout the fireplace living room, dining area and all three bedrooms. The bright, whimsical kitchen opens to a standout family room addition featuring knotty pine paneling, slate floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. One bedroom is currently being used as a walk-in pantry, offering flexible space for storage, hobbies or a home office. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, new furnace and upgraded electrical. Come make this one your own and start building equity!
Pending
$434,900
491 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420
3beds
1,584sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.52 Acres Lot
$431,900 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceAttached one-car garageRaised garden bedsDining areaHardwood floors run throughoutLevel half-acre lotStandout family room addition
- 48 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Norcross 603-560-3858,
Keller Williams Gateway Realty 603-912-5470
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73531638
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,584
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,584
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:112R B:0007 L:0,1513120
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fitchburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,733
- Date on market: 8/9/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Hot Tub Is Negotiable With Acceptable Offer.
Estimated market value
$431,900
$410,000 - $453,000
$2,673/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Pending sale | $434,900$275/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Contingent | $434,900$275/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $434,900-1.1%$275/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,900+78.8%$278/sqft |
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| 9/6/2019 | Sold | $246,000$155/sqft |
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| 8/1/2019 | Price change | $246,000+1.3%$155/sqft |
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| 7/5/2019 | Pending sale | $242,900$153/sqft |
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| 6/24/2019 | Price change | $242,900-7.6%$153/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $262,900+5.2%$166/sqft |
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| 4/2/2019 | Listing removed | $249,900$158/sqft |
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| 3/28/2019 | Price change | $249,900-10.7%$158/sqft |
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| 1/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $279,900+27.2%$177/sqft |
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| 11/19/2018 | Listing removed | $220,000$139/sqft |
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| 10/3/2018 | Price change | $220,000-6.4%$139/sqft |
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| 9/6/2018 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$148/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Price change | $240,000-2%$152/sqft |
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| 7/25/2018 | Price change | $245,000-3.9%$155/sqft |
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| 7/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $255,000+107.3%$161/sqft |
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| 8/26/1996 | Sold | $123,000$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,733 +6% | $350,300 +16.1% |
| 2024 | $4,467 +1.5% | $301,600 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $4,399 +7.5% | $274,600 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $4,091 -2.9% | $232,300 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $4,213 +2.8% | $221,400 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $4,098 +1.7% | $207,900 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $4,028 +10.9% | $196,600 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $3,631 +0.3% | $172,800 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $3,619 +2.1% | $168,400 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $3,545 +3.4% | $167,000 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $3,429 +4.6% | $165,800 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $3,278 +2% | $165,300 -2% |
| 2013 | $3,214 +0.4% | $168,700 -7.2% |
| 2012 | $3,202 +2.1% | $181,700 -6.1% |
| 2011 | $3,135 +11.4% | $193,500 -12.6% |
| 2009 | $2,813 +2.4% | $221,500 -5.3% |
| 2008 | $2,747 +0.6% | $233,800 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $2,730 +3.7% | $236,600 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $2,633 +1.6% | $218,300 +8.3% |
| 2005 | $2,591 +2% | $201,600 +9.7% |
| 2004 | $2,539 -0.8% | $183,700 +13% |
| 2003 | $2,559 +6.7% | $162,500 +20.7% |
| 2001 | $2,399 +10.5% | $134,600 +12.8% |
| 2000 | $2,172 +19.5% | $119,300 -1% |
| 1996 | $1,818 | $120,500 |
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Neighborhood: 01420
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Street Elementary
- Middle: Memorial Middle School
- High: Fitchburg High School
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