$335,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

87 Birch Street Passway Fitchburg, MA 01420

Southside Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,018 Sq Ft
4,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$329 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2025

It is adorable! Welcome to this well-kept, pretty 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home, tucked in nicely on a paved dead-end street. This sweet property is a great starter place and even has a fenced yard! Featuring a smooth interior layout and outdoor spaces to be enjoyed year-round. Step on in to find a bright and inviting living area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen has ample counter space & storage. A large sunny dining room which could be the office or playroom. A freshly updated half bath with laundry hookups completes the first floor. On the second floor, both bedrooms are generous with the full updated bath in between. Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers security, ideal for pets or play dates. Enjoy your mornings on the covered front porch, and host BBQs or unwind on the new back deck. This home is perfect for anyone seeking a cozy space with easy access to local amenities. Don't miss the chance to make this delightful little colonial your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Molet

Keller Williams Realty North Central Listed on: 01/23/2025

Keller Williams Realty North Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Larose

Keller Williams Pinnacle Central

Keller Williams Pinnacle Central

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,812

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned RB

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,018 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Window Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Shared Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Fitchburg Elementary School
  • Memorial Middle School
  • Goodrich High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0095 B:0107 L:0,1507379

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,812

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 159.125
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 173.555555
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 47.25
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 69.638888
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 157.208333
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Peninsula
  • Room Kitchen Area: 168.972222
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 157.208333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1018
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1018
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: K95580
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 323.18
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 329.08
  • MAIN SO: AN8160
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0095 B:0107 L:0,1507379
  • Zoning: RB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4400
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 255
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3812
  • Tax Book Number: 9012

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Goodrich
  • Elementary School: Fitchburg
  • Middle Or Junior School: Memorial Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2017
Closed on
Feb 1, 2018
Sold by
Shank Robert J and Shank April M
Bought by
Trank Janet and Rosado John
Seller's Agent
Bettina Conklin
Results Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kristine Johnson
Keller Williams Realty North Central
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$173,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-3.84%
Current Estimated Value
$337,685

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,685
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$167,810
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2015
Sold by
Shank Brandon R
Bought by
Shank April M and Shank Robert J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2013
Sold by
Shank Robert J and Shank April M
Bought by
Shank Brandon R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2012
Sold by
Diduca Debra and Diduca Vincent S
Bought by
Shank Robert J and Shank April

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2009
Sold by
Mercury Reo Investment
Bought by
Diduca Vincent S and Diduca Debra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2008
Sold by
Cit Grp Consumer Finan
Bought by
Lsf6 Mercury Reo Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2008
Sold by
Brogna Anthony V
Bought by
Cit Grp Consumer Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2004
Sold by
Brogna Joseph Edwin
Bought by
Brogna Anthony
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
Not Resolvable $173,000 --
Warranty Deed $40,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $40,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $65,000 --
Not Resolvable $60,000 --
Warranty Deed $50,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $122,500 --
Warranty Deed $170,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $40,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $65,000 --
Deed $50,000 --
Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed $122,500 --
Deed $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $318,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $318,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $183,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $167,810 New Conventional
Previous Owner $47,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $335,000 +1.8% $329 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Price Changed $329,000 -2.9% $323 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $339,000 +96.0% $333 / Sq Ft
02/01/2018 02/01/18 Sold $173,000 -3.8% $147 / Sq Ft
12/31/2017 12/31/17 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2017 11/30/17 For Sale $179,900 -- $153 / 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 $4,067 $301,000 $92,100 $208,900
2024 $3,812 $257,400 $56,100 $201,300
2023 $3,669 $229,000 $48,200 $180,800
2022 $3,526 $200,200 $40,400 $159,800
2021 $3,207 $168,500 $29,100 $139,400
2020 $3,061 $155,300 $26,900 $128,400
2019 $2,867 $139,900 $38,100 $101,800
2018 $2,618 $124,600 $35,900 $88,700
2017 $2,168 $100,900 $35,900 $65,000
2016 $1,968 $92,700 $32,500 $60,200
2015 $1,942 $93,900 $31,400 $62,500
2014 $1,856 $93,600 $31,400 $62,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73328775

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: FITC-000095-000107