Presenting a beautifully maintained, owner-occupied two-family residence offering an exceptional opportunity for both investors and prospective owner-occupants.This property features numerous updates completed in 2022; vinyl siding, 10 new front-facing replacement windows, and updated boilers for both units. The home includes a single-stall garage, ample off-street parking, and a flat, private backyard for all your gardening needs. Each spacious apartment offers a flexible floor plan consisting of a living room, dining room, pantry and an eat-in kitchen. Both units are equipped with natural gas for cooking, and have their own laundry hookups.The 2nd floor unit includes a walk-up space that can serve as a 3rd bedroom or a perfect home office. An attic provides clean, expansive storage with the potential for additional finished living space. Additional highlights include large, covered porches, separate utilities for each unit, and private interior entrances. Both units currently vacant.
Sold for $497,000 on 06/13/25
$497,000
285 Canton St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
5beds
2,513sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$498,700 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$2,751 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 14, 2025 at 04:04am
Listed by:
Makala Brown,
RE/MAX Encore
Bought with:
Jennifer Rawson
StartPoint Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375451
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Steam, Oil, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Unknown, Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl / VCT, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,513
- Total interior livable area: 2,513 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,513
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0131 B:0002 L:0,1509183
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Fitchburg
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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