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    • Price cut: $5K (6/22)
    $434,900

    491 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420

    3beds
    1,584sqft
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    $2,892/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1951
    0.52 Acres Lot
    $433,400 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
    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!
    57 days
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    200
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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
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      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: 6/8/2026
      • Listing terms: Contract
      • Exclusions: Hot Tub Is Negotiable With Acceptable Offer.

        Estimated market value

        $433,400

        $412,000 - $455,000

        $2,683/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/23/2026Pending sale$434,900$275/sqft
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        7/9/2026Contingent$434,900$275/sqft
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        6/22/2026Price change$434,900-1.1%$275/sqft
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        6/8/2026Listed for sale$439,900+78.8%$278/sqft
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        9/6/2019Sold$246,000$155/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/1/2019Price change$246,000+1.3%$155/sqft
        Source: Statewide Real Estate Assoc. #72435619 Report a problem
        7/5/2019Pending sale$242,900$153/sqft
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        6/24/2019Price change$242,900-7.6%$153/sqft
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        5/31/2019Listed for sale$262,900+5.2%$166/sqft
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        4/2/2019Listing removed$249,900$158/sqft
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        3/28/2019Price change$249,900-10.7%$158/sqft
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        1/1/2019Listed for sale$279,900+27.2%$177/sqft
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        11/19/2018Listing removed$220,000$139/sqft
        Source: K&G Realty Services, LLC #72361698 Report a problem
        10/3/2018Price change$220,000-6.4%$139/sqft
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        9/6/2018Price change$235,000-2.1%$148/sqft
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        8/13/2018Price change$240,000-2%$152/sqft
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        7/25/2018Price change$245,000-3.9%$155/sqft
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        7/13/2018Listed for sale$255,000+107.3%$161/sqft
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        8/26/1996Sold$123,000$78/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 01420

        Getting around

        9 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        8 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: South Street Elementary
        • Middle: Memorial Middle School
        • High: Fitchburg High School

        Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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