
55 Cottage Street Fitchburg — Photo 1 of 20
Recent Drop: $25,000
$420,000
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,536
Style
Single Family
Built
1908
Come see this Colonial home with 1,536 sq. ft. of living area. Generous sized rooms with 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor and one first floor or home office. Recent improvements are new architectural roof (Jan/2017) freshly painted rooms & re-finished deck plus a remodeled full bathroom & half bath. The eat-in kitchen has Corian counters, new stove, large pantry, kitchen bar open to dining room with (4) bar stools. Option for laundry to be on first floor (pantry hook-up) that is currently in the basement. The newer washer & dryer are included also. Paved driveway for 4-5 cars and a shed. Enjoy the large private two-tiered yard that gives you distinct zones for different outdoor activities. Have the upper tier for outdoor barbeques and the lower level for play-time. Close to Rte. 2 and Great Wolf Lodge, Fitchburg University, MWC College and Wachusett Mountain Ski area.
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Fitchburg, MA.
Gas Water Heater • Leased Water Heater • Oven • Dishwasher • Refrigerator
Shopping • Park • Golf • Highway Access • House of Worship • Private School
Was $434,500
Jul 27, 2026
MLS® 73535775
Was $445,000
Jul 14, 2026
MLS® 73535775
Jun 20, 2026
MLS® 73535775
41,839
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
$73K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
45.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 768 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,536 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 11,578 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Linda Zichelle
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
MLS® Number: 73535775
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