474 Townsend St, Fitchburg MA 01420

Fitchburg, MA 01420 • Fitchburg

$639,900

Est. $4,095/month

6

Beds

5

Baths

4,151

Sq Ft

$154

Price/Sq Ft

0.53

Acres

1990

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

126

Days on Market

Pending Price Drop -$55,100 Listed Aug 7, 2025 • MLS# 73414977 Copied!

About this home

IN-LAW SUITE!! Spacious and full of character, this Cape-style home offers the perfect mix of charm and function. The home features 6 bedrooms, FOUR full baths, and 2 half baths, offering plenty of room for everyone. Inside, enjoy generous room sizes and a versatile layout that fits a variety of lifestyles. Set on a large, flat yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing, Boasting fresh interior and exterior paint, a new back roof, and newer windows for comfort and efficiency. The finished basement adds flexible bonus space for work, play, or guests. Above the large two-car garage is a private 1-bedroom, 1-bath in-law suite—ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or rental potential. Nestled close to Fitchburg State University, walking trails, and local apple orchards, the location offers a blend of quiet neighborhood feel and everyday convenience. No matter what you are looking for, this home delivers exceptional value and versatility. Come see what makes this one special!

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1990

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

4

Half Bathrooms

2

Living Area

4,151 sq ft

Total Rooms

15

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1990

Living Area 4,151 sq ft

Lot Size 0.53 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 2

Total Rooms 15

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Finished

Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Bathroom - Full, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Sconce, Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom, Inlaw Apt., Kitchen, Bedroom

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Cape

Roof Shingle

Features Balcony - Exterior, Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $7,907

Assessed Value $585,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Sconce, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom, Inlaw Apt., Kitchen, Bedroom

Windows:

Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1990

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 3

Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Cooling Zones: 3

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 8

Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

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Fitchburg

474 Townsend St, Fitchburg MA 01420

Fitchburg, MA 01420

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Fitchburg School District local

C+

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

8.1% Above Average

4.6% Suspensions 4.6% In-School 3.5% Emergency

↑ 2.6% above state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

C

McKay Elementary School

0.7 mi | #661 of 824 | Score: 38.0

Improved 70 spots from last year

-20.2 below state avg

754 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 01-05

St. Bernard Elementary School

1.5 mi

Grades PK-08

Applewild School

1.7 mi

Grades K-09

M

Middle Schools

1 school

D

Arthur M Longsjo Middle School

1.4 mi | #323 of 352 | Score: 28.9

Improved 17 spots from last year

-29.3 below state avg

614 students Diverse

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

C-

Goodrich Academy

1.2 mi | #23 of 25 | Score: 20.5

Improved 363 spots from last year

-37.8 below state avg

186 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 09-12

St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School

1.3 mi

Grades 09-12

C+

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School

1.5 mi | #221 of 346 | Score: 49.3

Improved 25 spots from last year

-8.9 below state avg

282 students Diverse

Early College Program Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 07-12

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Listed for Sale

Aug 7, 2025

$639,900

Original listing

Agent: The Zur Attias Team Office: The Attias Group, LLC

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Listed for Sale

Aug 7, 2025

$639,900

Original listing

Agent: The Zur Attias Team Office: The Attias Group, LLC

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Listed for Sale

Aug 7, 2025

$639,900

Original listing

Agent: The Zur Attias Team Office: The Attias Group, LLC

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/07/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$639,900	-	-	Original listing
08/07/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$639,900	-	-	Original listing
08/07/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$639,900	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Aug 7, 2025	New Listing Added	$639,900	—
Aug 7, 2025	New Listing Added	$639,900	—
Aug 7, 2025	New Listing Added	$639,900	—

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Days on Market

126 days

Price per Sq Ft

$154

Total Price Drop

-$55,100

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$7,907	$585,300

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Assessed Value

$585,300

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