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Offered at $245,000Active
beds
3
baths
2
sq ft
1,218
Built
1895

96 Canton St

Fitchburg, MA 01420

About this home

ATTENTION INVESTORS, RENOVATORS, AND BUYERS LOOKING TO BUILD SWEAT EQUITY! Opportunity is knocking with this spacious 1895 home that's just waiting for someone to bring it back to life! Bursting with potential and old-fashioned character, this 3-bedroom home offers 1 full bathroom, a 3/4 bathroom, and plenty of possibilities to make it your own. Step inside to find a spacious living room featuring wide pine floors that showcase the home's historic charm. The first floor also offers a convenient laundry area and a dedicated office, perfect for working from home or creating additional flex space. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard with room for pets, gardening, or entertaining, plus the convenience of off-street parking. Whether you're an investor searching for your next project or a buyer ready to roll up your sleeves and create something special, this property offers an exciting opportunity to add value. A little love and vision can go a long way here! Bring your ideas, unlock the potential, and make this house shine again. Opportunities like this don't come along every day. Don't wait, schedule your showing today!

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Rebecca Curran · RE/MAX Synergy · MLS #73594730

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Details at a glance

Interior5 property facts
Rooms
6
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Pine, Wood Laminate
Basement
Yes · Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Building5 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1895
Parking
4
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
0.11 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool
Not reported
Zoning
RA
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$4,315
Assessment year
2026

Location

Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$1,598 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$1,239
Property tax
$360
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $4,315. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.

The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

More property insights

Automated value estimate $250,518

Estimated range $232,906–$268,130.

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Photo-based condition insights

Overall presentation: average

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