Active
33 Days on market
28 Institute St Fitchburg — Photo 1 of 23

28 Institute St Fitchburg — Photo 1 of 23

Recent Drop: $9,100

$499,000
$489,900

$489,900

28 Institute St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Beds

5

Baths

2

SqFt

2,152

Style

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built

1880

**Motivated Seller — Relocating Out of State!** Turnkey, move-in-ready, well cared for 2-family home situated on a quiet residential street in desirable West Fitchburg. Ideal for owner-occupants, investors, or anyone looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. Unit 1 is vacant with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and basement laundry. Unit 2 offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and second-floor laundry. Features include private balconies/newer porch, backyard with fire pit, central heat (could easily upgrade to central air) updated electrical and seller-owned solar panels that convey with the property—no solar lease! Ample off-street parking, driveway, detached garage, and additional parking across the street. Conveniently located near the T, Fitchburg State University, and major commuter routes. Move right in! this property is ready for its next owner!

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$228/sqft
Local Avg (Fitchburg)$238/sqft
4% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Fitchburg, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$499,000
Annual Taxes$5,788

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street5

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms10
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementFull

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationStone
ZoningRB

Property & Lot

Acres--
SqFt Lot0.14
Lot Features--

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$489,900

Was $499,000

Sep 20, 2026

MLS® 73565986

Listed
$499,000

Aug 20, 2026

MLS® 73565986

Population

41,839

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$73K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

45.8%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Worcester County

1,805 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+1% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,007 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Gabrielle Aguiar

Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

MLS® Number: 73565986

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