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15 1/2 RICHARDS ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
14
Beds
5
Baths
5,160 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
28
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,224 (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.$699,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$610,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,157,195

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Goddard School/Science TechnicalC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
M
University Pk Campus SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01603These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.23,089
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,774
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,240
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

15 1/2 Richards 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Worcester 01603
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in University Park
  • Older than 85% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Worcester 01603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01603.

Living area5,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 15 1/2 Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity ParkWorcester 01603Worcester County
Living areabigger than5,160 ft²91% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac83% of homes62% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than191080% of homes34% of homes15% of homes

About 15 1/2 Richards St

When did 15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sell?

15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA has 14 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,160 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA built?

15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Goddard School/Science Technical (elementary), rated C+; University Pk Campus School (middle), rated C. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,160 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1910 against a typical 1926). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15 1/2 Richards St, Worcester, MA was $9,224. The county assessed it at $699,300.

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