New England Cape style home well-loved, impeccably maintained set on a beautifully landscaped ½ acre in a rural part of the city on a quiet cul-de-sac. Charming 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home is move-in ready and filled with warmth and tasteful décor that creates an inviting, comfortable feel throughout. Mudroom entry leads to the kitchen. Spacious front-to-back living room features a cozy fireplace, the dining room at the front of the home is perfect for gatherings. Updated eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances includes a French door to the back deck for easy indoor-outdoor entertainment overlooking beautiful flower gardens. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout most of the first floor. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms with ample closets, new wall-to-wall carpeting on the stairs and bedrooms, and a full bath. Vinyl siding, vinyl windows, updated mechanics, 2-car garage with storage above. Convenient to Fitchburg University, Burbank Hospital, Train Station.
Sold for $490,000
$490,000
83 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
3beds
1,484sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.46 Acres Lot
$493,600 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$2,805 Estimated rent
Home value
$493,600
$454,000 - $533,000
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Cozy fireplaceVinyl sidingQuiet cul-de-sacVinyl windowsMudroom entryBeautiful flower gardensInviting comfortable feel throughout
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Listed by:
Brenda Albert 978-621-3168,
LAER Realty Partners 978-534-3100
Bought with:
Amy Copeland Potamis
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73486133
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 8 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Second
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 25 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 23 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Laminate, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Mud Room, Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,484
- Total interior livable area: 1,484 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,484
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: M:0284 B:0024 L:0,1512069
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fitchburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $441,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,864
- Date on market: 3/28/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $490,000+8.9%$330/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Contingent | $450,000$303/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+91.5%$303/sqft |
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| 3/24/2017 | Sold | $235,000+2.2%$158/sqft |
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| 1/8/2017 | Pending sale | $229,900$155/sqft |
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| 1/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $229,900+10.8%$155/sqft |
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| 5/28/2002 | Sold | $207,500+107.6%$140/sqft |
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| 12/20/2001 | Sold | $99,950$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,693 +3.3% | $421,400 +13.3% |
| 2024 | $5,509 +4.5% | $372,000 +13% |
| 2023 | $5,272 +7.7% | $329,100 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $4,894 -0.4% | $277,900 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $4,915 +2% | $258,300 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $4,819 +2.2% | $244,500 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $4,715 +4.8% | $230,100 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $4,500 +8% | $214,200 +10.5% |
| 2017 | $4,165 +4.4% | $193,800 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $3,989 +7% | $187,900 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $3,727 +4.3% | $180,200 |
| 2014 | $3,573 +4.8% | $180,200 +0.7% |
| 2013 | $3,408 +3.7% | $178,900 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $3,286 +5.4% | $186,500 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $3,117 +5.9% | $192,400 -17% |
| 2009 | $2,944 -0.2% | $231,800 -7.7% |
| 2008 | $2,950 +1.4% | $251,100 -0.4% |
| 2007 | $2,909 +4.8% | $252,100 +9.6% |
| 2006 | $2,775 0% | $230,100 +6.5% |
| 2005 | $2,776 +2.8% | $216,000 +10.5% |
| 2004 | $2,700 -2.1% | $195,400 +11.6% |
| 2003 | $2,758 +24.7% | $175,100 +41.1% |
| 2001 | $2,211 +8% | $124,100 +10.4% |
| 2000 | $2,047 +23.9% | $112,400 +2.6% |
| 1996 | $1,652 | $109,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01420
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Crocker Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Arthur M Longsjo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Fitchburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crocker Elementary
- Middle: Longsjo Middle
- High: Fitchburg High
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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