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491 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg MA 01420

Fitchburg, MA 01420
$439,900
Est. $2,819/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,584
Sq Ft
$278
Price/Sq Ft
0.52
Acres
1951
Year Built
3 hours 28 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 8, 2026 • MLS# 73531638 Copied!

About this home

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! SUBJECT TO SELLER SECURING SUITABLE HOUSING. Showings begin at first open house, Saturday, June 13, 11-1.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1951
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,584 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Open House Schedule

13
Jun
Saturday, June 13
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1951
Living Area 1,584 sq ft
Lot Size 0.52 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Private
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $4,733
Assessed Value $350,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1951
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

491 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg MA 01420

Fitchburg, MA 01420

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Nearby Schools

School District
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

5 schools
St. Bernard Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Applewild School
2.4 mi
Grades K-09
C-
South Street Early Learning Center
1.0 mi | #697 of 824 | Score: 48.1
Same rank as last year
Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison
570 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
C
Reingold Elementary School
1.5 mi | #610 of 824 | Score: 40.4
Improved 113 spots from last year
-17.8 below state avg
679 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 01-05
C
McKay Elementary School
2.6 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
C
Memorial Middle School
0.9 mi | #274 of 352 | Score: 33.9
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-24.3 below state avg
601 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
D
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
1.9 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

6 schools
C+
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School
3.0 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
Notre Dame Preparatory High School
1.3 mi
Grades 09-12
St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School
1.7 mi
Grades 09-12
C-
Goodrich Academy
1.9 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
A
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
2.7 mi | #64 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Improved 11 spots from last year
+6.9 above state avg
1,417 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Attendance
Grades 09-12
C
Fitchburg High School
4.3 mi | #255 of 346 | Score: 45.8
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.4 below state avg
1,220 students Diverse
15 sports • 1,110 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jun 8, 2026
$439,900
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Gateway Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 8, 2026 New Listing Added $439,900

Market Statistics

Time on Market
3 hours 28 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$278

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,733 $350,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,733
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$350,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Melanie Norcross
Listing Office Keller Williams Gateway Realty
Agent MLS ID CT004944
Office MLS ID AN5852
Listing Data Updated Jun 8, 2026 10:40 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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