$291,000
SOLD NOV 22, 2024

396 Highland Ave Fitchburg, MA 01420

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,928 Sq Ft
5,976 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$151 Per Sq Ft

39% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of November 2024

Multiple offers received! Best and final offers due Tuesday at Noon. Loved for many years by the current owner, it's now time for a new owner to bring this charming property back to life! The 4 beds and 1 bath floor plan still boasts much of the original character with great wood floors, original wood trim, and large living room with fireplace. The front porch and craftsman design elements are ready to be restored, bringing back this property's natural curb appeal. Updated circuit breaker panel. Property will require cash or rehab loan! Any remaining personal property at the time of sale will convey with the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholas Pelletier

Keller Williams Realty North Central Listed on: 10/09/2024

Keller Williams Realty North Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Raquel Martinez

Martinez Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,976 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,928 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 48
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1501453

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,547

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1928
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: K95580
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 108.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 150.93
  • MAIN SO: AN6662

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1501453
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5976
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 244
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4547
  • Tax Block: 48
  • Tax Book Number: 3440
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 6

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1999
Sold by
Landenberger Bart L and Mcevoy Jennie V
Bought by
Bently Robert A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,900
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1995
Sold by
Poirson Ronald S and Poirson Brenda
Bought by
Landenberger Bart L and Mcavoy Jennie V
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $121,000 --
Deed $101,500 --
Deed $121,000 --
Deed $101,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $281,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $281,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $97,750 No Value Available
Closed $110,000 No Value Available
Closed $108,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $624,900 +114.7% $324 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold $291,000 +38.6% $151 / Sq Ft
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2024 10/09/24 For Sale $210,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $34 $249,000 $103,000 $146,000
2024 $4,547 $307,000 $67,200 $239,800
2023 $4,537 $283,200 $58,800 $224,400
2022 $4,295 $243,900 $50,400 $193,500
2021 $3,281 $203,900 $40,800 $163,100
2020 $2,302 $191,200 $38,400 $152,800
2019 $2,214 $181,600 $50,400 $131,200
2018 $3,378 $160,800 $46,800 $114,000
2017 $3,112 $144,800 $46,800 $98,000
2016 $2,991 $140,900 $44,400 $96,500
2015 $2,872 $138,900 $43,200 $95,700
2014 $2,752 $138,800 $43,200 $95,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73300127

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: FITC-000006-000048