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22 Bluff Ave, Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg · MA 01420

$425,000
Price
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2568
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1940
Lot size: 8,677 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $171 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

Space, character, flexibility—and room for the things you love to do! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom Craftsman-style home offers 2,568 sq. ft. of living space, a detached 2-car garage with electrical service, bright sunroom/home office, exceptional storage, established gardening areas, and the Fitchburg commuter rail approximately a 10-minute walk away. Inside, hardwood floors, high ceilings and original architectural details create warmth and character. The living room features a brick fireplace and original French doors, while the spacious kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a convenient adjacent laundry area. The dining room is made for gathering, with an inviting built-in bar and beautiful built-in cabinetry creating a distinctive entertaining area. Upstairs are 3 generously sized bedrooms, each with at least 2 closets, a full bath, and access to additional spacious storage areas. The basement provides even more room for hobbies, projects and storage, with a sink, workshop space and unusual cold room—ideal for wine or beverage cellaring, garden produce, home-canned goods, overflow food storage or overwintering bulbs and plants. Outside, established growing areas have been developed for fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, complemented by attractive landscaping and outdoor lighting. The detached 2-car garage is a substantial structure with electrical service, offering parking, storage, workshop or hobby possibilities and potential future ADU use under Massachusetts' statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit law, subject to buyer due diligence, permitting and applicable requirements. Originally constructed in the 1880s as the stable for the H.M. Francis-designed E.F. Belding mansion, the home was extensively remodeled into a residence in 1926. Original French doors, hardware and lighting remain, and the Fitchburg Historical Society holds the original 1926 blueprints. Major updates include mini-split A/C and heat pump (2025), water heater (2025), boiler (2021) and roof (2016). Located on a quiet road close to downtown, the Rail Trail, Fitchburg State University, Route 2 and area amenities. Devens is approximately a 20-minute drive and can also be reached via commuter rail plus shuttle. A distinctive home with space to work, garden, entertain, create and pursue your hobbies.

Neighborhood & Transit

Fitchburg

22 Bluff Ave, Fitchburg · MA 01420

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Fitchburg Commuter Rail 1 route 0.35 mi
    • Fitchburg Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
90 days
Listing Price:
$439,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$171
Tax Assessment:
$368,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$414 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,568 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Includes basement area presently used as a workshop/beer brewing area
Kitchen
Main Floor, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
7
Above grade area
1609
Flooring
Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Heat Pump
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
220 Volts

Exterior Features

Lot Size
8,677 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Porch, Gutters, Decorative Lighting

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Storage, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Vinyl
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Dining room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
Angela Godin
Listing office
Tammy Morrison Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73556217
Disclosure
Public record lists this as built in 1940. It was originally built in 1880's as a horse stable for E. F. Belding house (H M Francis architect) and renovated in 1926 (Fitchburg Historical Society has the original blueprints). Sunroom was added circa 1940
Disclosure
Includes basement area presently used as a workshop/beer brewing area