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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:
182
/ 21
/ 90
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:
$324,900
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PERFECTION PLUS IS WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THIS CLASSY CAPE COD W/ ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES! PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP INSIDE & OUT! Prestine & updated open-concept dream kitchen offering granite, custom cabinets, center island & ceramic tile flooring. Fantastic Family Room with vaulted ceiling, gleaming hardwood flooring and a stunning floor to ceiling feild stone fireplace. Bonus 1 bedroom In-law quarters on 2nd floor & a 36x20 detached garage. Desired "Country Club Comfort" location! MUST BE SEEN!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$133,000
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Bank Owned. Property being sold in "as is" condition. All offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable P&S agreement, including all of sellers addendums. The acceptance of good faith monies in escrow without an executed sales agreement does not bind the seller.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$324,900
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NOT YOUR AVERAGE TWO-FAMILY, PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP INSIDE & OUT! This special property has been owner occupied for 40 years. Prestine & updated with a dream open-concept kitchen offering granite, custom cabinets, center island & ceramic tile flooring. Fantastic Family Room with vaulted ceiling, gleaming hardwood flooring and a stunning floor to ceiling feild stone fireplace. Bonus 1 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor & a 36x20 detached garage. Desired "Country Club Comfort" location!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$42,000
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2-Family, aggressively-priced. Average condition. Owner-Occupied & rented with tenant. On street parking permitted. GREAT value.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$74,900
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Short Sale Opportunity -- Large Fitchburg Single Family -- Needs Work -- Very distressed -- Pending Auction Date -- Submit Offers ASAP -- Will require cash or rehab loan --
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$85,000
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Immediate Occupancy - 2 level home in small West Fitchburg neighborhood. Just minutes by car to Rt. 2 access. Fenced yard with playground and park a stones throw away. Large eat-in kitchen with recessed lights. Cozy 8 x 22 porch with gas stove. 3 bedrooms on 2nd level with full bath. Walk out basement. Vinyl siding and replacement windows. And did I mention close to Rt. 2.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$79,900
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Great home for the handyman and investor. Priced right located in nice neighborhhood. I do not have a set of keys until the weekend of 5/26/2012, Showings may be scheduled afterwards
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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:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$119,000
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3-Family located in West Fitchburg. Newer windows, each unit has been updated with appliances, kitchen & baths, newly painted, flooring, electrical & plumbing. Gas heating w/electric in basement unit. Separate utilities & main panel. Walk up attic for add'l storage & full basement.
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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:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$550,000
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Six, 3 bedroom units. Total Re-habed in 2009, plumbing, elec, new kitchen and baths, etc. Off St Parking for 6. Delead certificates for all units. Coin Laundromat. Money maker. DSCR at list price is 1.52. DSCR assumes 5% Vacancy,5% Maint&Reserve, 3% management at 5.25%, 25 year, 75% LTV. NOI assuming these assumptions is $46,300 with mortgage payment of $29,663/yr. Estimate net profit, before depreciation, is $17,037. Great opportunity to add to your portfolio.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$164,900
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This free standing unit has a $50 condo fee. It is more like a single family home that belongs to an home owner's association. This detached Condo is situated to give you a feeling of privacy, Even though it is condo ownership, you live in a home that is all your own. Features include a Kitchen with oak cabinets, two car garage, deck, & brick paver walkway. There is a third room on the second floor (no heat) for any purpose you choose. Exterior painted & new hot water tank in 2009.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$70,000
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2-family available for sale. HUD HOMES SOLD AS-IS; See FIRM REMARKS (below) for bidding info. FHA # 251-264879, FHA insurability code UI; Lead Based Paint Notices. Up to 3% comm to selling broker. Access with HUD key, show anytime. New Homes Each Day. . No warranties, guarantees or representations either expressed or implied by broker or owner.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$224,900
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THE TOTAL PACKAGE! Pristine three bedroom Ranch located in a highly sought after neighborhood & just minutes from the commuter "T" and highway. Dream kitchen with corian, loads of new cabinets & ceramic tile flooring. Generous sized bedrooms all with hardwood flooring and ceiling fans. Level backyard with new vinyl fencing, a concrete stamped ground patio & an above ground pool with a composite deck make for months of outdoor enjoyment & entertaining. Sprikler system, central vac & more!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Newer colonial located close to highway. Large house with an open concept feel. Two car garage attached, finished basement. Three large bedrooms, master bedroom features a walk in closet. Dining room with pocket doors. Large deck in rear of house. Plenty of off street parking. Offer Acceptance Holding Period?, thus for the first 10 days of the initial listing period we are not able to accept, counter, or reject any offer.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$84,900
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Beautiful lot on this small, quiet cul-de-sac, cleared and with foundation already installed. City water & sewer. House plans for a colonial farmhouse with 2-car attached garage, or build home of your choice. Add on to foundation or take out ... many options ... and ready to build! Lovely neighborhood, yet convenient to area amenities. Call today!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$59,900
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Great investment opportunity, live in one side and rent out the other side can make home ownership realistic for the first time buyer or Invest to rent out both units. This house qualifys for the FM First Look Initiative through 5/31/12, Investors on 6/1/12. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this Duplex.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$229,900
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24 hour notice to show. Owner built this home with much love and thoughtfulness. Full dormered Cape with 2-car garage on a quiet side street close to Reingold School. Beautiful yard. Close to Rte 2. A MUST SEE!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$302,999
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A true 4 bedroom Colonial home with amazing views of Mt. Wachusett. Loaded with upgrades, this home has a beautiful kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, center island, 2 ovens. Front-to-back living room/dining room combo, family room with fireplace, master bedroom with tiled shower in master bath. Third floor walk-up attic perfect for additional living area. Hardwood & tile floors and level back yard with incredible views.
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