West Fitchburg
Neighborhood in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Worcester County 01420
Single-family homes and Victorian multifamily properties
Homes in West Fitchburg are removed from the neighborhood’s industrial presence. Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, Dutch Colonial, gable-front and ranch-style homes line cracked, bumpy roads. There’s a mix of historic properties – homes that might need a fresh coat of paint or repairs – and houses built within the last 30 years in this hilly neighborhood. Victorian-style multifamily properties also house renters in some areas. Potential homebuyers can find a single-family home for between $240,000 and $530,000, depending on the size, age and condition. Investors looking to purchase a multifamily property can find one for between $400,000 and $595,000.
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It's game on at Game On sports complex
The West Fitchburg Streamline Trail stretches half a mile along the banks of the Nashua River and Flag Brook. It runs within the 4-acre West Fitchburg Streamline Trail Park, where visitors can glimpse the city’s industrial past. Weaving through mature trees, the path passes a defunct factory's rusted ironwork and aged pipeline. In the northern part of the neighborhood, youth soccer teams play on the 15-acre Moran Field. Meanwhile, basketball games, soccer matches and rounds of pickleball rage at Game On Sports & Performance Center, home to nearly 40 fields and courts. Game On is a regional draw for youth and adult leagues and tournaments. But locals don’t have to be athletes to utilize the complex; visitors also compete in Game On’s arcade and axe-throwing facility. A few small playgrounds are scattered throughout the neighborhood for after-school fun, while the Great Wolf Lodge, a water park and hotel about 3 miles south, is a great spot for weekend family getaways. “Everyone has been to the Great Wolf Lodge at least once,” Cormier says.
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Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School teaches hands-on skills
Students are zoned for Fitchburg Public Schools. They can attend Reingold Elementary School, which gets a B-minus score from Niche. Reingold’s learning standards extend beyond English, history, math and science. There are standards for digital literacy, with the school teaching concepts like algorithms, computer safety and digital research skills. Next, students may attend Memorial Middle School, which also receives a B-minus from Niche, before Goodrich Academy, earning a C. Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School is also in the neighborhood. Students must apply for admission to the trade school, which teaches technical skills in addition to traditional high school courses. Fitchburg State University, a public university that educates about 3,500 undergraduates, is about 5 miles east of the neighborhood.
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What’s happening in West Fitchburg
The Fitchburg Farmers Market runs from June to October. On the second Saturday of each month, vendors line the historic upper common in downtown Fitchburg, while local produce and artisan goods are for sale in the Fitchburg Art Museum’s parking lot every third Thursday. In December, the Santa Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting brings the holiday spirit to Fitchburg, while Trick or Treat on Main Street starts spooky season two days before Halloween, as children gather candy from businesses on Main Street.Getting around West Fitchburg
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail stops in West Fitchburg at the Wachusett station; riders reach Boston in roughly two hours. Otherwise, those who need to reach the city for work, air travel or sporting events can hop on Massachusetts Route 2 and drive 55 miles east, while Worcester is a 25-mile trip to the south.
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West Fitchburg business shifts from mills to meals
Once a smoke-spewing paper mill, the building that houses Mill No. 3 was transformed into a riverside deli and marketplace. Sandwiches, Massachusetts-roasted coffee and bottles of wine head out the door instead of the newsprint produced here 150 years ago. Mill No. 3 isn’t the only factory-turned-hangout in the neighborhood. Upriver, another former mill was retrofitted into a multitenant commercial building called Emerson Falls, where residents can grab breakfast from Oliver’s Café By The Falls or practice their swing at Mully’s Indoor Golf Lounge. Nearby Wachusett Brewing Company is a popular spot on the weekends or after work. Open seven days a week, the brewery regularly hosts live music, trivia nights and other events. “Wachusett is super well known, and people love going there,” Cormier says. “They sell their beer all throughout Massachusetts.” Grocery runs require a 5-mile drive west to a Market Basket grocery store, while health care services are 4 miles away at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Magdiel Matias
Magdiel Matias
Matias Realty, LLC
(351) 207-3297
50 Total Sales
2 in West Fitchburg
$445K - $454K Price Range
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Saul Sanchez
Saul Sanchez
Citylight Homes LLC
(857) 297-3387
59 Total Sales
1 in West Fitchburg
$430,000 Price
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Sharie Warila
Sharie Warila
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(978) 690-4279
43 Total Sales
1 in West Fitchburg
$207,000 Price
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Donnie Crowell
Donnie Crowell
Responds QuicklyLAER Realty Partners/Chelmsford
(351) 208-2762
78 Total Sales
1 in West Fitchburg
$209,000 Price
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Hometown Team
Hometown Team
Real Broker MA, LLC
(978) 709-2942
106 Total Sales
1 in West Fitchburg
$425,000 Price
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Cory Gracie
Cory Gracie
Responds QuicklyLAER Realty Partners
(351) 208-1774
247 Total Sales
2 in West Fitchburg
$388K - $451K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Parkhill Park
Laurel St park
Caldwell Park
Moran Field
Steamline Trail
Crocker Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Fitchburg | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Fitchburg Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Fitchburg, Fitchburg sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Fitchburg, Fitchburg over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
516
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1936
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,593
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,375
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,208
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,173
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,410
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,638
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
63''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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West Leominster
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