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Last sold for $12,500 on Oct 31, 1997

281 MAIN ST

FITCHBURG, MA 01420
1 / 2
Baths
1,213 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,500 · Oct 31, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$756 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$56,900 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium Offices
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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.4 mi
E
Mckay Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Fitchburg High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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%

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How this home compares

281 Main 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.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Fitchburg 01420

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 area1,213 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 281 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFitchburg 01420Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,213 ft²22% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than196064% of homes43% of homes

About 281 Main St

When did 281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA last sell?

281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA last sold on Oct 31, 1997 for $12,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA?

281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA has 1 bathrooms and 1,213 square feet of living space.

When was 281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA built?

281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA?

281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA is assigned to Arthur M Longsjo Middle School (middle), rated D-; Mckay Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; 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 281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA compare to other homes in Fitchburg 01420?

Among the 10,314 homes in Fitchburg 01420, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,213 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1960 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 281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Main St, Fitchburg, MA was $756. The county assessed it at $56,900.

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