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Mill town turned bedroom community
Paper mills along the Nashua River powered Fitchburg, Massachusetts’s economy for generations. “I remember when I was a kid, the river would be a different color depending on what color paper they were making that day,” says Brenda Cormier, a Realtor with Re/Max Vision who grew up in the neighboring town of Leominster. “There’s still industry over there, but it’s nothing like it used to be.” Today, the city of about 41,000 residents is mostly a commuter community for those working in Worcester, about 30 miles south, and Boston, about 50 miles east. Fitchburg is surrounded by conservation land and is home to New England’s Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Fitchburg State University. “There’s a lot to do in Fitchburg, and it’s a great community,” Cormier says. “For a little while, it didn’t have the greatest reputation, probably because of the industrial presence. But it takes a while for a place to outgrow its reputation.”
Fitchburg State University is a hub for artists and creative minds.
Monument Park near Southside Fitchburg is a great spot for walks with your dog.
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Fitchburg's parks and arts
“Fitchburg is a great place to live for people who like to go outdoors,” Cormier says. The city gets snow in the winter, colorful foliage in the fall, blooming flowers in the spring and warm summers. Hiking, camping and hunting are popular activities. High Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Pearl Hill State Park and Willard Brook State Forest are all less than 10 miles away. Within the city, the 150-acre Crocker Conservation Area leads into Audubon Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary and watershed land. Along the way, walking trails loop around Overlook Reservoir, a glassy body of water surrounded by mature oak trees. Nearby Coggshall Park spans 250 acres and offers an 18-hole disc golf course, a playground and a softball diamond. A stone house with meeting rooms and grills overlooks Coggshall Park’s Mirror Lake, where a red-topped gazebo seems to float on the water. Golfers tee off at the private Oak Hill Country Club, which has hosted seven Massachusetts Opens; Parkhill Park has a fully wheelchair-accessible playground and a summertime splash pad; and the West Fitchburg Streamline Trail follows the Nashua River for half a mile, passing a defunct factory’s rusted ironworks and aged pipeline. The Great Wolf Lodge Water Park is a top employer and Cormier says it’s popular for a family weekend getaway. “Everyone had been to the Great Wolf Lodge at least once,” she says.
There are also many cultural institutions in Fitchburg. The city’s industrial history is displayed and studied at the Fitchburg Historical Society, while the Fitchburg Public Library has programs for kids, teens and adults. The Fitchburg Art Museum – or FAM – has 12 galleries showcasing works from around the world and rotating exhibits. Vendors selling local produce and artisan goods line the museum’s parking lot every third Thursday from June to October during the Fitchburg Farmers Market. The event is also held on the second Saturday of those months at the historic upper common downtown. In December, the Santa Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting gets residents in the festive spirit as participants march down Main Street.
Folks let their dogs socialize and play at the dog park near Southside.
Coolidge Park offers wonderful features for young children to enjoy.
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Historic homes near Nashua River
Homes in Leominster sit up and down the city’s hills. On cracked, bumpy roads, colonial-style triple-deckers sit across from single-family homes with gable-front roofs and shaded porches. There are many historic houses, particularly near the Nashua River. In most of the city, mature oak and pine trees shade front yards, sidewalks line streets and cars are parked on the curb. Two-story Colonial Revivals and modest Cape Cods are common housing styles in Fitchburg, and the city’s median single-family home price is $400,000, slightly lower than the national median of $406,100. Townhouses and condos are also available.
A multifamily home in West Fitchburg is situated above the street with steps leading to it.
A multifamily style home in Cleghorn has three separate units with a large front porch.
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Fitchburg Public Schools and Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg Public Schools serve the community. The district receives a C-plus from Niche and consists of four elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. Fitchburg State University, a public four-year college with about 3,400 undergraduates, is also in the city and offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree options. “A lot of local kids go to Fitchburg State. It attracts students who want to stay in town or be close to their families. They usually live at home and commute,” Cormier says. “You don’t really notice a difference when school is or isn’t in session since the student body is so small.” Fitchburg State also employs many residents.
Memorial School is located in Cleghorn, a neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA.
St. Bernard's High School has 235 students in grades 9-12 with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.
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Converted mill buildings, shopping in nearby Leominster
Many mill buildings have been converted into restaurants, businesses, office space or entrainment facilities. There are also many shopping centers and strip malls throughout town with grocery stores, pharmacies, various small businesses and eateries. In the neighboring city of Leominster, residents will find a larger commercial presence, with the Mall at Whitney Field hosting a movie theatre and well-known retailers, and the Water Tower Plaza and Twin City Plaza both offering big-box shopping. HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital - Fitchburg Campus is on Nichols Road.
Stop by for delicious Dominican lunch at Mamajuana Restaurant, near Cleghorn.
Locals of Fitchburg enjoy coming in to buy some cookies from Dutch Kitchen & Bakery.
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30 miles to Worcester, 50 miles to Boston
While sidewalks make some areas of Fitchburg walkable, residents will need a car to get to surrounding cities. Massachusetts state Route 12 cuts through Fitchburg and connects with Interstate 190, leading about 30 miles south to Worcester. The road also travels about 5 miles south to Downtown Leominster. The 5-mile Twin Cities Rail Trail, popular with walkers and bikers, also connects the sister cities. Boston is about 50 miles east, and locals can get there using the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s Fitchburg Line at Wachusett station. The Fitchburg Municipal Airport is on Crawford Street, and the Boston Logan International Airport, which has flights to more than 80 domestic and 50 international destinations, is about 56 miles east.
Crime
According to FBI data, Fitchburg’s violent crime rate is higher than the national average, while the property crime rate is lower.
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On average, homes in Fitchburg, MA sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Fitchburg, MA over the last 12 months is $392,450, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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BOM due to the buyer not securing financing. Welcome to Chamberlain Hill. This meticulously maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and serene surroundings. Ideally located near Coggshall Park and Oak Hill Country Club, with easy access to Route 2 and the train station, this home is a commuter's dream and a peaceful retreat. Upon entry, you'll find
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South Fitchburg is a suburban sprawl surrounded by some of the city’s most notable amenities. Art galleries and cozy pubs line the red brick sidewalks of downtown Fitchburg, which is immediately north of the area. Green and gold Fitchburg State University banners hang on vintage lampposts along Water Street, also home to a few longstanding storefronts. Locals can hike the Twin Cities Rail Trail, a 5-mile route leading to the neighboring town of Leominster. “It can take people in north Fitchburg about 20 minutes to get to Route 2,” says Lana Kopsala, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, who has sold several homes in the area. “This is the easiest place in the city to jump on the highway and commute to Leominster and Worcester.”<br><br>South Fitchburg’s hilly asphalt roads brim with homes built from the late 1800s through the 1980s. Turn-of-the-century Colonial Revivals have renovated interiors and unfenced 8,000-square-foot-lots backing up to pine tree forests. Concrete staircases lead to vinyl façade split levels and Cape Cod cottages with three bedrooms and one-car garages. Yellow and beige condos sit side by side in the Ashley Ridge complex along South Street, while high-rise units are in The Falls on Arden Mills Way. Though South Fitchburg comprises 59% renters, buying here typically costs between $350,000 and $450,000, a range similar to a Fitchburg home’s average $350,000 selling price. <br><br>Children here can attend South Street Elementary, which has a C grade from Niche, and continue to C-plus-rated Memorial Middle School. Lastly, they may attend B-plus-graded Fitchburg High, where the STEM Academy offers pathways in biomanufacturing, computer science, chemistry and more. Established in 1886, St. Bernards Elementary School and St. Bernards High School are private options on nearby Summer Street. <br><br>Red brick buildings surround the grassy quad on Fitchburg State University’s 60-acre campus, just 2 miles north of the area. “People think of South Fitchburg as the entryway for Fitchburg State because Route 12 is how people from Worcester get to campus,” says Kopsala. “Students live in the housing directly surrounding campus, not South Fitchburg.” With an emphasis on liberal arts, the school offers over 60 undergraduate degree programs, ranging from elementary education to performing arts. Locals can watch the Fitchburg Falcons hockey team play against other NCAA Division III teams at the Wallace Civic Center or catch a student production at the 800-seat Weston Auditorium. <br><br>In addition to a small playground and swing set, Sadie Quatrale Park offers access to the Twin Cities Rail Trail, a 5-mile paved path stretching beside the Nashua River and the Fitchburg Line, ultimately connecting Fitchburg and Leominster. Parents sit in camping chairs around the two baseball diamonds at the South Fitchburg Playground every summer Saturday night for youth games. The Fitchburg Public Pool and spray park are also warm weather hubs located right next to the green space. Wood benches and stone gazebos surround Mirror Lake at the center of 250-acre Coggshall Park, where visitors can also hike along rocky bluffs in the dense forest or throw frisbees on the disc golf course. <br><br>South Fitchburg's portion of Water Street has a few conveniences, like the Market Basket grocery store and the Family Café breakfast diner. Tucked beneath an Italianate-style apartment complex, Belanger’s Hardware opened in 1946, while Romano Greenhouse off South Street has sold Christmas trees, seasonal produce and plants in the area since 1941. Locals will find a more extensive selection of restaurants and a few entertainment hubs in Downtown Fitchburg. Bartenders pour pints of Guinness behind the mahogany bar at Slattery’s, a cozy pub that has been serving seafood, steaks and sandwiches for nearly a century. Zapata is a modern Mexican spot known for fruit-flavored margaritas and the Taco Tuesday special, where three tacos made with red corn tortillas cost $12. The Boulder Art Gallery’s yellow brick storefront is filled with paintings by local artists, and the New Players Theater Guild hosts numerous plays every year. Past productions include “The Wizard of Oz” and “Steel Magnolias.” <br><br>Massachusetts Route 2 and Interstate 190 are to the south, and a 25-mile drive along the highways leads to Worcester. Though future pilots can train at the nearby Fitchburg Municipal Airport, the closest commercial flights are at the Worcester Regional Airport. Several Montachusett Regional Transit Authority bus stops line Water Street. Boston lies 55 miles to the east, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail carries passengers from its Fitchburg station to Boston in less than 2 hours.
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