78 Congress St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
3 bd 2 ba 2,433 sqft Built 1900 Lot 8,778 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$270,000
Mar 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500 | TenantTurner |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Sold | $270,000 | MLS #72910926 |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Relisted | $269,900 | MLS #72910926 |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Listing removed | $269,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Price changed | $269,900 | MLS #72910926 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Listed | $279,900 | MLS #72910926 |
| Jun 30, 1981 | Sold | $27,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,200 | $87,100 | $304,300 | $4,111 |
| 2024 | $223,200 | $53,100 | $276,300 | $4,092 |
| 2022 | $235,100 | $40,700 | $275,800 | $4,441 |
| 2021 | $178,100 | $27,200 | $205,300 | $3,907 |
| 2020 | $163,500 | $22,200 | $185,700 | $3,660 |
| 2018 | $114,000 | $28,400 | $142,400 | $2,992 |
| 2017 | $101,200 | $25,900 | $127,100 | $2,731 |
| 2016 | $100,400 | $25,900 | $126,300 | $2,681 |
| 2015 | $99,400 | $27,200 | $126,600 | $2,618 |
| 2014 | $99,400 | $27,200 | $126,600 | $2,510 |
| 2006 | $155,200 | $37,500 | $192,700 | $2,324 |
| 2005 | $136,900 | $32,200 | $169,100 | $2,173 |
| 2004 | $117,700 | $31,200 | $148,900 | $2,058 |
| 2003 | $99,800 | $19,600 | $119,400 | $1,881 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
multi_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,433 sqft
Lot size
8,778 sqft
ZIP code
01420
City
Fitchburg
Street
Congress St
Coordinates
42.58467, -71.78710
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,620
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 78 Congress St last sell?
78 Congress St most recently sold on Mar 21, 2022 for $270,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 78 Congress St?
The most recent total assessment for 78 Congress St (year 2025) is $304,300 with $4,111 in property tax.
How does 78 Congress St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 12.7% above the last sale price of $270,000.
When was 78 Congress St built?
78 Congress St was built in 1900.
How does 78 Congress St compare to others on Congress St?
We track 8 other properties on Congress St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Congress St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 78 Congress St?
78 Congress St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,433 sqft, 8,778 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 78 Congress St a flip candidate?
No — 78 Congress St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 78 Congress St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 78 Congress St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.3%
Implied 1-yr
+9.2%
2026 Q3
$507.9K
2026 Q4
$518K
ZIP 01420 — Median Price History + Forecast
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