Fitchburg, Fitchburg
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Fitchburg's location on the Nashua River led to its development initially as an industrial center where mills were built to take advantage of the readily available water power. The construction of rail lines passing through Fitchburg on the Boston to Albany line increased the city's position as a manufacturing center. Heavy industries such as machine and tool works, clothing, and paper mills were the engines of significant growth throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
These heavy industries attracted large numbers of European immigrants to Fitchburg. The families that came seeking work usually chose to settle close to others with the same background, producing ethnic neighborhoods which retain much of their identity today. Already a diverse city, Fitchburg has seen its ethnic and racial diversity increase even further over the last decade. In addition to the groups which came to Fitchburg during the Industrial Era (Irish, Italian, Finnish, German, English, Welsh, French-Canadian, and many others), Fitchburg has added substantial numbers of Hispanics, Southeast Asians, and African Americans.
As a relatively large and prosperous city in a mainly rural area, Fitchburg developed into the primary commercial center for the region during the first half of the 20th century, with the downtown area growing into a popular shopping and entertainment zone. The demand for housing located within walking distance of Fitchburg's places of employment led to the development of a dense multifamily housing stock in the center of the city. Just over half of Fitchburg's housing units were built prior to World War II.
Since the 1960s, there has been a general trend of heavy industry migration away from the northeastern United States. The paper industry, one of the oldest and historically the largest in Fitchburg, has increasingly chosen to locate its pulp-to-paper mills closer to its northern pulping plants in order to reduce transportation costs. The erosion of the manufacturing base led to a less prosperous population, which in turn took its toll on Fitchburg's commercial sector. During this same period, the rise of the regional shopping center further diminished the role of Intown Fitchburg as a commercial center. This loss of more traditional industries has, in recent years, been mitigated by growth in non-manufacturing industries such as construction and professional services, as well as a rise in certain manufacturing industries such as plastics, medical goods and services, and chemicals.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
157 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
162 |
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8th Grade Math: |
168 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
175 |
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8th Grade Science: |
180 |
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4th Grade Math: |
195 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
210 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,713
Average SAT scores:
1423
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.9 to 1
Community
Population:39,835 Median Income in town: $51,693 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 27.7 / 1,000
Violent: 6.1 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
11
/ 1
/ 6
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $151,750
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $199,900
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -32%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,523
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Fitchburg (Fitchburg/South Action Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
48
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
69
Rail time to Boston:
92
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$134,000
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Extremely well built 3 bedroom Cape on very private 1/2+ acres, long driveway, large living room, den, newer replacement windows, carport. On most desirable street in town. Near Wallace Civic Center area.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$139,900
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Comfortable home located near the Leominster/Fitchburg city line, and just minutes to Route 2 and I-190. Hardwood floor in the formal dining room lead you into the wall to wall carpeted living room. Continue through the hallway and take the stairs up to the three bedrooms and full bath. Enjoy the summer months in the private back yard, great for outdoor grilling or simply relax! Plenty of off-street parking and close to many amenities!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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A lot of work done! Check out the new photos. Upgraded electrical, refinished floors, interior painting. Nice country setting w/1 level living. 4 + acres makes room for expanding. Possible reconfiguration of land may give an additional lot. Hardwood floors, fireplaced living room, bathroom has heated flooring, home has lots of closets & storage. Basement has potential for finishing, portion is partially finished presently. Walk-out basement to plenty of land & separate newer barn.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$187,900
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Meticulously maintained single family awaits you. Check out the photos!! Nice level lot, easy to maintain, partially fenced. Bonus living space in the basement. Close to highway, shopping, transportation, walking/bike paths, highway and much more. Call for your appointment today!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$60,000
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Don't miss out on this open concept, 2 bedroom Ranch style home, with a partially finished room in the basement. Home is on a corner lot close to many area ammentities, It features hardwood floors with a sunny dining room, and a slider leading out to the deck.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$175,000
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Wonderfull home on over one acre lot! One owner home in great shape turn key and ready to go.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$155,000
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This home shines with beautiful hardwood floors and one of the most cleanest home you'll ever find. Basement room / den/ is being used as a fourth bedroom. This home is priced to sell. There are two sheds, a sunsetter awning on a large deck. This is a home that you'll enjoy for a long time.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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A SOLID,BRIGHT&SUNNY, FAMILY HOME WITH FLAT LARGE YARD FOR CREATING MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS ! UPDATED AND FRESHLY PAINTED, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, NEW ROOF 2012, ENERGY EFFICIENT FURNACE, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, CLEAN WALK OUT BASEMENT HAS A SHOWER FOR DOGGIE STATION. LOTS OF STORAGE AND LARGE CLOSETS. ENCLOSED SCREENED IN ROOM OFF THE KITCHEN, DOUBLE WIDE PAVED DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE.POTENTIAL 4TH BEDROOM ON 1ST FLOOR OR HOME OFFICE. BEAUTIFUL LOCATION NEAR REINGOLD SCHOOL AND 5 MINUTES TO ROUTE 2
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$149,000
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Let your Tenant pay part of your mortgage...Great option to have a rental or in-law apt (current use)...good location to stores...schools, in a neighborhood setting.. 2 car garage...vinyl siding...updated...Nice level yard..Current use...2 family
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$269,900
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Great Investment Cash-flows for this multi-units with fully occupied. New roof, heating furnaces, and some new windows Just need exterior paint touch-up.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Newly Renovated w/updated Kitchen & Baths Hardwood Floor,off street Parking,must see.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$120,000
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Bank Owned! Make a reasonable offer!! Nice 5 unit building. New electric panels, new pvc and gas plumbing, new water line from the street, new hot water tanks. The building appears to be solid and sound. Good 2 bed apt layouts with a large 3 room attic apt. Decks on the rear. See and make an offer.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$279,000
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Great investment property. Turn Key. Separately metered. Renovated in 2004. Newer windows, roof, walls, siding, electrical, plumbing, heating, hot water tanks, sprinkler system, kitchen and baths. Fully rented and generating $3,850/month. (2) 3 bedrooms, (1) 2 bedrooms, (3) 1 bedrooms. Conveniently located to shopping, parks and Fitchburg State College. A must see!!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$137,900
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Great investment opportunity or income helper! Gorgeous, fully renovated and deleaded two family with lead certificates, located on Blossom Hill. This has new gas heating systems, updated plumbing, updated electric, all new energy efficient vinyl replacement windows, new doors, refurbished and restored hardwood flooring, ceramic tiling in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Bonus rooms upstairs in the attic for future expansion. This is a must see property!!!!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$59,900
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Great potential for this 2 family which was a large converted single family. Nice woodwork, large rooms with gas heat. Conveniently located near downtown Fitchburg. This property can also serve as a single family.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$109,900
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Beautiful corner, garden styled unit with laminate flooring throughout and recently painted. Facility offers a recreation area with table teniis and pool tables, weight/exercize room, function room to host private parties, workshop, and storage in the basement. Great city location across from Coolidge Park and close to many area amenities..
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$420,000
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Offers Welcome, Great Development Opportunity, Investors and Builders Take Notice, 40 +Acres with 607.00+ feet of frontage along the northern side of Westminster Hill Road, west of the intersection of Saint Jude Boulevard, Previously proposed to be developed as "Westminster Hills Estates" 156 condominium units, either townhouse style or garden style condominium structures, All permits and approvals for project have expired, Property is "As Is As Shown" Close to all major routes 2, 2A, 12, and 3
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$259,900
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Open foyer, master bath, cathedral in family room. To be built.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$114,999
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Best location in Fitchburg. Desirable location off Mount Elam Rd. Convenient access to Route 2, close to MBTA, shopping, restaurants, and Coggshall Park. Area of high end exceptional homes with obvious pride of ownership. Large 1 acre tree lined lot, creating exceptional privacy, yet located in a desirable community. SAVE $10,000 AS PRICE INCLUDES WATER AND SEWER HOOK UP FEES!!! Will build to suit if desired. Conservation approved
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$154,900
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Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom Ranch, open concept living area, hardwood floors, new siding, new roof, new granite stairs, newer windows in 2008 +-. Perfect place, just move in, 1 car garage, bonus room in basement, private fenced in back yard.
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