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28 Institute St

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Offered at$499,000

Residential Income · Active · MLS #73565986
Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office | Gabrielle Aguiar

5Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
2,152Square feet
1880Year built

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An incredible opportunity for owner-occupants, investors, or buyers looking to offset their mortgage with rental income! Located on a quiet street in desirable West Fitchburg, this modern, renovated 2-family offers flexible living, modern comforts, and strong rental-income potential. Unit 1 is currently VACANT, making this an ideal opportunity for an owner-occupant ready to move in or an investor who wants the flexibility to select their own tenant. Unit 1 features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and convenient laundry in the basement. Unit 2 offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and its own second-floor laundry. A walk-up attic features a finished bonus room with additional space and future potential. Enjoy separate private balconies from the newer porch, plus a backyard featuring a fire pit area and its own apple tree—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors. Additional updates include a central heating system and updated electrical. Seller-owned solar panels will convey to the new owner, providing the added benefit of significant electricity savings with no solar lease! The property also features ample off-street parking with its own driveway, a detached garage ideal for sheltered parking or extra storage.additional parking across the street. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the T, near Fitchburg State University, and with easy access to major commuter routes. Whether you're an investor seeking a turnkey property or a buyer hoping to live in one unit while renting the other, this West Fitchburg two-family is an opportunity you won't want to miss! First showings at Open House.

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Details at a glance

Interior

Rooms
10

Building

Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year built
1880
Garage
1
Parking
5
Foundation
Stone

Land & utilities

Lot size
0.14 sq ft
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Zoning
RB

Financial

Annual taxes
$5,788
Assessment year
2026

Listing history

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Estimated value$518,535

Estimated range $500,605$536,466

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Sold Jul 19, 2026$505,000

148 B St.

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How this home compares in Fitchburg

MetricThis propertyFitchburg
List price$499,000$599,45017% below local
Price / sq ft$232$20115% above local
Days on market144670% below local
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