Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $110,000 on Dec 8, 2009

159 RIVER ST

FITCHBURG, MA 01420
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,957 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Dec 8, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,807 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$281,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.area not mapped

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWorcester
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Arthur M Longsjo Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Crocker Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Fitchburg High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Fitchburg School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01420These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,361 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,663
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,428
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 River St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Fitchburg 01420
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Fitchburg 01420

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fitchburg 01420.

Living area1,957 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 159 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFitchburg 01420Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,957 ft²65% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac20% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192038% of homes20% of homes

About 159 River St

When did 159 River St, Fitchburg, MA last sell?

159 River St, Fitchburg, MA last sold on Dec 8, 2009 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 River St, Fitchburg, MA?

159 River St, Fitchburg, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,957 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 159 River St, Fitchburg, MA built?

159 River St, Fitchburg, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 River St, Fitchburg, MA?

159 River St, Fitchburg, MA is assigned to Arthur M Longsjo Middle School (middle), rated D-; Crocker Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Fitchburg High School (high), rated D. All sit in Fitchburg School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 River St, Fitchburg, MA compare to other homes in Fitchburg 01420?

Among the 10,314 homes in Fitchburg 01420, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,957 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 River St, Fitchburg, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 River St, Fitchburg, MA was $3,807. The county assessed it at $281,800.

More homes on River St

Closest homes

More homes in Fitchburg 01420

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 159 River St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map