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$690,460$190 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $530,000 on Jun 2, 2022

20 RICHARDS ST

LOWELL, MA 01850
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,625 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.
0.12 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.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$690K
$660K low$721K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$530,000 · Jun 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,121 (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.$715,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$571,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$664,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$674,531

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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
Henry J Robinson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Lowell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01850These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,865
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,591 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,358
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

20 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 most valuable homes in Lowell 01850
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Lowell 01850
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Lowell 01850

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$200K$625K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Lowell 01850.

How it measures up in Lowell 01850

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01850.

Estimated value$690,460
CheaperTypical $423,101Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $306Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area3,625 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 20 Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 01850Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$690,460almost all homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1902% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,625 ft²93% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac41% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192048% of homes25% of homes

About 20 Richards St

How much is 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA is $690,460 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $660,017 to $720,903. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA last sell?

20 Richards St, Lowell, MA last sold on Jun 2, 2022 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA?

20 Richards St, Lowell, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,625 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA built?

20 Richards St, Lowell, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA?

20 Richards St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Henry J Robinson Middle School (middle), rated D-; S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lowell High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lowell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01850?

Among the 3,731 homes in Lowell 01850, it is worth more than almost all of them ($690,460 against a typical $423,101), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($190 against a typical $306), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,625 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 38% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Richards St, Lowell, MA was $8,121. The county assessed it at $715,500.

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