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For sale

$464,900

Est. $3,090/mo —

•

1,330

sq ft

40 Prospect St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

About this home

A Truly Rare Find in the Desirable Applewild Neighborhood! Discover the charm and uniqueness of this exceptional two-bedroom, two-full-bath Ranch, perfectly tucked away in the sought-after Applewild area where you'll feel as though you've escaped to your very own private sanctuary within a park like setting. This special property offers a sense of seclusion and tranquility that is increasingly hard to find. Featuring a desirable single-level Ranch layout and a detached three-car garage w/lower level offering incredible space for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or the car enthusiast, this home is anything but ordinary. Harvey Shaker vinyl siding, cedar siding on back porch, 18x19 brick patio w/ fire pit overlooking the beautiful private grounds. Love natural light? You'll enjoy 4 seasons of it in the 19x14 heated Sunroom. Modern remodeled kitchen w/ soft close cabinets, back splash, SS appliances & eat-in dining area. Relax in the cozy living room w/ hardwood floors & wood stove insert (2006). 2 bedrooms w/ AC and fabulous retro inspired full-bath complete the main level. Head downstairs to a finished bonus/family room w/ bamboo flooring, laundry & another bath (2016) and loads of storage space. Features: windows (2013), 2 ductless AC/Heat units, chimney w/ 2 liners (2006), roof (2012), 3/4" insulation under siding & blown in through Mass save, Solar Panels (2020). Its unique setting creates a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds—Leave the car behind and enjoy the ease of having downtown amenities right at your fingertips—from fabulous local restaurants and the library to banking and nearby green spaces. Properties like this don't come along often! If you've been searching for something truly special, with character, privacy, and a setting that feels like a world of its own, this is one you won't want to miss. Unique, secluded, and truly one of a kind—welcome to your hidden sanctuary! Showings begin at the Open House, Sunday, November 15th from 11 to 1pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.74 acresLot Size

$350Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Pete • Acres Away Realty, Inc.

Listed by • Acres Away Realty, Inc.

Listing updated: Nov 12, 2026 at 09:16am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73601436

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$3,090 per month

Principal and interest$2,537

Property taxes

$483

HOA dues

Home insurance

$70

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Crocker Elementary School

Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Arthur M Longsjo Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

3/10

Fitchburg High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Upper

Common

Upper Common, located between Fitchburg State University and Downtown Fitchburg, is a residential and civic Fitchburg neighborhood with a hilltop green and a walkable street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Upper Common and the Main Street edge, where campus foot traffic meets corner eateries and everyday storefronts. Brick mill-era buildings and compact multifamily homes mix with institutional architecture tied to the university. Fitchburg State University’s campus presence shapes the streetscape with academic quads and event spaces. The Upper Common’s lawns and paths set a calm, open-air counterpoint to the denser blocks nearby. Nearby cultural anchors such as the Fitchburg Art Museum and the Wallace Civic Center extend the neighborhood’s day-to-night rhythm.

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Market insights

40 Prospect St · $464,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 28 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 0% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $481,428. (4% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Sunroom
One fireplace
Finished basement with interior entry

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the first floor

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
First-floor bathroom with tiled tub and shower
Basement bathroom with shower stall

Kitchen
Dining area
Breakfast bar or nook
Custom-built cabinetry
Upgraded cabinets and countertops
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Pendant lighting
Exterior access

Laundry & utility
Basement laundry with sink

Flooring
Wood, hardwood, tile, stone or ceramic tile, laminate, and bamboo flooring

Heating & cooling
Baseboard, heat pump, oil, electric, and pellet stove heating
Ductless cooling

Sale and tax history for 40 Prospect St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73601436

Nov 12, 2026

Listed

$464,900

$350/sq ft

MLS PIN #72666096

Jul 16, 2020

Sold

$305,000

$229/sq ft

Jun 17, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 4, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 2, 2020

Listed

$299,900

$225/sq ft

+37

ESCAPE to YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT! Come & see this 2 bedroom, 2 bath RANCH w/ Harvey Shaker vinyl siding, cedar siding on back porch, 18x19 brick patio w/ fire pit, beautiful private grounds and 3-car garage carriage house w/ basement. Relish in the large, bright 14x19 tiled sunroom w/electric heat. Remodeled kitchen w/ soft close cabinets, back splash, new appliances & eat-in dining area. Relax in the cozy living room w/ hardwood floors, fireplace & wood stove insert (2006). 2 bedrooms w/ AC and full-bath complete the main level. Head downstairs to a finished bonus/family room w/ bamboo flooring, laundry & 3/4 bath (2016) and loads of storage space. Add'l features: windows (2013), 2 ductless AC/Heat units, chimney w/ 2 liners (2006), roof (2012), 3/4" insulation under siding & blown in through Mass save. This property is a MUST SEE!

MLS PIN #30229515

Oct 30, 1998

Sold

$129,900

$98/sq ft

Oct 1, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jun 4, 1998

Listed

$134,900

$101/sq ft

MLS PIN #30127070

Dec 31, 1996

Sold

$105,000

$79/sq ft

Nov 18, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Sep 13, 1996

Listed

$109,900

$83/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$5,049 (+0.2%)

$73,900 + $261,300

$335,200

2021

$5,039 (+17.7%)

$51,300 + $213,500

$264,800

2020

$4,281 (+7.3%)

$48,300 + $168,900

$217,200

2018

$3,988 (+2.3%)

$61,800 + $128,000

$189,800

2017

$3,900 (+7.9%)

$61,800 + $119,700

$181,500

2016

$3,613 (+5.8%)

$55,800 + $114,400

$170,200

2014

$3,415 (+16.8%)

$57,300 + $114,900

$172,200

2013

$2,924 (+1.6%)

$57,300 + $96,200

$153,500

2012

$2,879 (+0.6%)

$59,800 + $103,600

$163,400

2011

$2,861 (+8.2%)

$62,100 + $114,500

$176,600

2010

$2,645 (+6.7%)

$64,400 + $118,800

$183,200

2009

$2,478

$71,400 + $123,700

$195,100

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.74 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,330

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,330

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1502202

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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Fitchburg, MA • 01420

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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16°

33°

18°

49°

29°

59°

39°

67°

49°

79°

59°

83°

63°

80°

58°

75°

53°

61°

43°

49°

33°

35°

21°

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

64/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.5 hrs

3.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 40 Prospect St

$469,740

$4,840 over list price of $465K

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Rental earnings

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