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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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom1
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:112R B:0007 L:0,1513120

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $350,300
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$4,733

School Information

  • High School Fitchburg High School
  • Elementary SchoolSouth Street Elementary
  • Junior HighMemorial Middle School

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
  • Bedroom 2 First
  • Bedroom 3 First
  • Dining Room First
  • Family Room First
  • Full Bath1
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom First

Basic Information

  • List Price$439,900
  • MLS Number73531638
  • Modification Date06/09/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address491 Mount Elam Road
  • Building Number491
  • CountyWorcester
  • StateMA
  • StreetMount Elam Road
  • TownFitchburg
  • Zip01420

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Bulkhead
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationBlock
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Property StyleRanch
  • Rooms6
  • Utilities For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
  • Year Built1951
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.52

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Garden
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric 200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Private

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,584
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,584
  • Lot Size Square Feet 22,499
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Public School
    • Shopping
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave

Legal

  • ZoningRA

Other

  • Date Listed06/08/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Melanie Norcross of Keller Williams Gateway Realty

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