491 Mt Elam Rd

1,584 Sq. Ft.
$278 / Sq. Ft.
1,584
Sq. Ft.
$278
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Surrounded by mature trees on a level half-acre lot, this charming ranch-style home offers privacy, character and convenience just minutes from Route 2. The backyard feels like your own retreat with raised garden beds, perennial gardens, a patio and outdoor hot tub (negotiable with acceptable offer). Inside, hardwood floors run throughout the fireplace living room, dining area and all three bedrooms. The bright, whimsical kitchen opens to a standout family room addition featuring knotty pine paneling,...Surrounded by mature trees on a level half-acre lot, this charming ranch-style home offers privacy, character and convenience just minutes from Route 2. The backyard feels like your own retreat with raised garden beds, perennial gardens, a patio and outdoor hot tub (negotiable with acceptable offer). Inside, hardwood floors run throughout the fireplace living room, dining area and all three bedrooms. The bright, whimsical kitchen opens to a standout family room addition featuring knotty pine paneling, slate floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. One bedroom is currently being used as a walk-in pantry, offering flexible space for storage, hobbies or a home office. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, new furnace and upgraded electrical. Come make this one your own and start building equity! Subject to seller securing suitable housing. Showings begin at first open house, Saturday, June 13, 11-1.
  1. Listed by Melanie Norcross • Keller Williams Gateway Realty

Property Details for 491 Mt Elam Road

Town
Fitchburg
Area
MA-Fitchburg
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Garden, Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Open Houses

Saturday, Jun 13th11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 06/09/2026 03:32 AM

Property Details for 491 Mt Elam Road

StatusNew
MLS #73531638
Days on Market1
Taxes$4,733 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1951
CountyWorcester County

Location

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Building Information for 491 Mt Elam Road

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,499 SF

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$2,586 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,192

Property Taxes

$394

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 491 Mt Elam Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 1584.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: South Street Elementary
  • High School: Fitchburg High School
  • Middle School: Memorial Middle School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:112R B:0007 L:0,1513120
  • Assessments: $350,300
  • Book: 9413
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 491 Mt Elam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73531638

$439,900—
Sep 6, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72435619

$246,000—
Aug 7, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72435619

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73531638

$439,900
09/06/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72435619

$246,000
08/07/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72435619

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 491 Mt Elam Road

Taxable ValueLand$114,400Additions$235,900Total$350,300
Tax Record2025$4,733 ($394 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,499 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1976ZoningRACountyWORCESTERAPNFITC M:112R B:0007 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 491 Mt Elam Road

This home is within Fitchburg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Reingold Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Crocker Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Memorial Middle School
Public6 to 8

Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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491 Mt Elam Road is a single family home for sale in Fitchburg, MA 01420. This property was listed for sale on June 8, 2026 by Keller Williams Gateway Realty, it's currently listed at $439,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on September 6, 2019. This listing's school district is Fitchburg School District. Nearby schools include Reingold Elementary School, Crocker Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. 491 Mt Elam Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,584 sqft single family home built in 1951.

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