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Charming cape offering space, character, and a peaceful setting. This home features a spacious first floor with a formal dining room, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and newly refinished hardwood floors that add warmth throughout. The kitchen includes unique built-in flower beds, and the first-floor bedroom allows for convenient single-level living. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, including one with a built-in bookshelf door that opens to a hidden unfinished attic area — a great opportunity for a reading nook, office, or creative space. The walkout basement adds even more flexibility with a finished room and a separate exterior entrance. Outside, enjoy a wooded backyard with a firepit, perfect for quiet evenings or seasonal gatherings. Located on Ashburnham Hill Rd, this property offers a blend of privacy and accessibility, with quick access to Fitchburg amenities, major routes, and outdoor recreation. A great option for buyers seeking space, character, and room to grow.
***Multiple offers recieved. Sellers respectfully request all offers submited by Monday morning 9/11 at 10am.***Opportunities await for creative minds with this charming cape. There is plenty of living space throughout the first floor, entertain guests in the formal dining area or pull up a chair in front of the fireplace. The hardwood floors were just re-finished. Built in flower beds can be found in the kitchen and above the mantel. Enjoy single level living with a first-floor bedroom, two additional bedrooms upstairs, one of which has a built-in bookshelf door which leads to a hidden unfinished area of the attic, which would make a great reading nook or office! The walkout basement has a finished room as well and a separate entrance from the backyard, with some modifications and proper permits, it could make for a great in-law suite or additional living space. Have a campfire in the firepit out back in the wooded back yard. Title V has passed,paperwork forthcoming.
MLS PIN #72730463
Nov 25, 2020
Sold
$285,000
$207/sq ft
Sep 30, 2020
Listed
$269,900
$196/sq ft
+13
This beautiful well maintained cape has limitless potential. As you enter you'll immediately notice the unique and extremely functional floorplan with open kitchen, dining room and family room. The living room features a beautiful fireplace with built in cabinets. Rounding out the first floor are the master bedroom and a full bath, which would allow for single level living. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, one of which features a hidden door into the unfinished attic space. A 2 car, attached garage and walkout basement provide tons of storage. The large back yard gives you plenty of room for entertaining or just relaxing in the shade. Located close to downtown, but far enough out that you feel like you are out in nature.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$4,741 (−3.7%)
$64,500 + $225,700
$290,200
2021
$4,921 (+5.4%)
$57,000 + $201,600
$258,600
2020
$4,667 (+16.3%)
$54,000 + $182,800
$236,800
2018
$4,013 (+8.8%)
$52,500 + $138,500
$191,000
2017
$3,690 (+2.4%)
$52,500 + $119,200
$171,700
2016
$3,605 (+7.0%)
$52,500 + $117,300
$169,800
2014
$3,369 (+6.6%)
$54,000 + $115,900
$169,900
2013
$3,160 (+2.3%)
$54,000 + $111,900
$165,900
2012
$3,089 (+7.9%)
$52,700 + $122,600
$175,300
2011
$2,864 (+2.4%)
$52,700 + $124,100
$176,800
2010
$2,797 (−1.1%)
$61,900 + $131,800
$193,700
2009
$2,827
$75,600 + $147,000
$222,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,457
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,457
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1511447
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Fitchburg, MA • 01420
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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53
62
43
49
33
35
21
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Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
2.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 174 Ashburnham Hill Rd
$376,809
$1,809 over list price of $375K
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