Townhomes for Sale in Southside, Fitchburg

Southside Fitchburg in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a hilly neighborhood where homes sit on green yards along cracked, bumpy roads. The area features a mix of bungalows, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and multifamily properties in fading pastel colors. About half of the residents own their homes, while the other half rent. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with Massachusetts State Route 12 providing access to nearby cities like Leominster and Worcester, approximately 30 miles away. The 5-mile Twin Cities Rail Trail is popular with walkers and bikers, and a nearby Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority station offers a two-hour train ride to Boston. Fitchburg Public Schools serve the area, and Fitchburg State University is about a mile north, attracting many local students. Community events such as the Fitchburg Farmer’s Market, Trick or Treat on Main Street, and the Santa Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting foster a sense of community. Everyday amenities are available in clustered strip malls, and downtown Fitchburg, about a mile north, offers dining options like Dario’s Ristorante, Tacos Tequila Mexican Cocina, and Rise & Grind Café. Coggshall Park, just south of the neighborhood, provides outdoor recreation with Mirror Lake, a playground, and a softball field. The Fitchburg Art Museum and Hollis Hills Farm offer cultural and leisure activities, while the Great Wolf Lodge waterpark and hotel is a family-friendly attraction located about 5 miles southwest.