SOLD SEP 30, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$434,900

•

1,584

sq ft

491 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$275Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melanie Norcross • Keller Williams Gateway Realty

Listed by • Keller Williams Gateway Realty

Bought with Emily Morrissey • Keller Williams Realty North Central

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•Source:MLS PIN #73531638

Redfin Estimate

$433,523

$1,377 since sold in September 2026$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 17.7% higher than the average sale price ($368K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$400,000
A
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
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B
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$255,000
C
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SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$350,000
D
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
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E
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F
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Market trends in 01420, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.4%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$425K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

132

7 MoM

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Est. $1,833 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 491 Mount Elam Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73531638

Sep 30, 2026

Sold

$434,900

$275/sq ft

Jul 23, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 9, 2026

Contingent

—

Jun 22, 2026

Price Changed

$434,900

$275/sq ft

Jun 8, 2026

Listed

$439,900

$278/sq ft

MLS PIN #72435619

Sep 6, 2019

Sold

$246,000

$155/sq ft

Aug 8, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 1, 2019

Price Changed

$246,000

$155/sq ft

Aug 1, 2019

Relisted

—

Jul 26, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 12, 2019

Relisted

—

Jul 11, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jul 5, 2019

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2019

Price Changed

$242,900

$153/sq ft

May 31, 2019

Price Changed

$262,900

$166/sq ft

May 31, 2019

Relisted

—

Apr 2, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 28, 2019

Price Changed

$249,900

$158/sq ft

Jan 1, 2019

Listed

$279,900

$177/sq ft

+21

Absolutely amazing and beautifully kept house. NOW EMPTY AND READY FOR OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JUNE 9th 1-3. Move your family to one of Fitchburg’s most desirable and sought after neighborhoods! COZY AND COMFORTABLE. HUGE FAMILY ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING / RELAXING, W/ AN AWESOME WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE…and direct access to the backyard. ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS THROUGHOUT. Gleaming hardwood floors. 2 fully finished rooms in the basement. WELL WATER FOR REDUCED UTILITY COSTS. AND—MINUTES TO SCHOOLS, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING AND HIGHWAYS. Also comes with a transferable Select Home Warranty. Don't Miss Out!

Public Records

Aug 26, 1996

Sold

$123,000

$78/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$4,091 (−2.9%)

$61,900 + $212,700

$274,600

2021

$4,213 (+2.8%)

$53,400 + $168,000

$221,400

2020

$4,098 (+1.7%)

$50,600 + $157,300

$207,900

2019

$4,028 (+10.9%)

$66,100 + $130,500

$196,600

2018

$3,631 (+0.3%)

$64,700 + $108,100

$172,800

2017

$3,619 (+2.1%)

$61,900 + $106,500

$168,400

2016

$3,545 (+8.1%)

$60,500 + $106,500

$167,000

2014

$3,278 (+2.0%)

$61,900 + $103,400

$165,300

2013

$3,214 (+0.4%)

$64,700 + $104,000

$168,700

2012

$3,202 (+2.1%)

$69,800 + $111,900

$181,700

2011

$3,135 (+5.0%)

$69,800 + $123,700

$193,500

2010

$2,985 (+6.1%)

$77,600 + $129,100

$206,700

2009

$2,813

$85,500 + $136,000

$221,500

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

1,584

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1513120

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,584
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1584
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,733
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Memorial Middle School
High School: Fitchburg High School

Location Information
Directions: Route 2, Mount Elam exit, take right on Mount Elam.
UnparsedAddress: 491 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg MA 01420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Worcester County
APN: 1513120

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Hot Tub Is Negotiable With Acceptable Offer.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

South Street Elementary School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.0mi

Memorial Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

Fitchburg High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

2/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Fitchburg, MA • 01420

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May

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Dec

Sun exposure

49/ 100

Low sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$412,000 – $499,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
590 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$497,946
367 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3329 Sq. Ft.	$572,671

Address	Redfin Estimate
566 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$452,939
377 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1657 Sq. Ft.	$465,297

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4605 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,022
391 Mount Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2884 Sq. Ft.	$539,887

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