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170 RICHARDS AVE

PAXTON, MA 01612
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,848 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$184,300
SPENCER SAVINGS BANK SLA · R · recorded May 26, 1998
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$114,000
SPENCER SAVINGS BANK SLA
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$75,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,170 (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.$554,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$113,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$440,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$628,805

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
Paxton Center SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Wachusett School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01612These 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.23
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,363
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.325 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$149,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$165,834
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

170 Richards Ave 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Paxton 01612

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paxton 01612.

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,937 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 170 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaxton 01612Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²46% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac65% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than197259% of homes53% of homes

About 170 Richards Ave

When did 170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA last sell?

170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA last sold on Oct 31, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA?

170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA built?

170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA?

170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA is assigned to Paxton Center School (elementary), rated B-; Wachusett Regional High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wachusett School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA compare to other homes in Paxton 01612?

Among the 1,642 homes in Paxton 01612, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,937 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1972 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA was $8,170. The county assessed it at $554,300.

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