Governmental / Public Use (General)Public Works
261 RICHARDS AVE
PAXTON, MA 01612
0
Baths
10.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$112,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,400
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Governmental / Public Use (General)
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EH
Paxton Center SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.2 mi
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.Yes
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
261 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 96% of homes in Paxton 01612
How it measures up in Paxton 01612
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paxton 01612.
Lot size10.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger
Bigger than 96% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Paxton 01612 | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 10.14 ac | 96% of homes | 95% of homes |
Closest homes
- 252 Richards Ave$686K300 ft · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,882 ft² · Sold $425K · Sep 2018
- 250 Richards Ave$500K318 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,087 ft² · Sold $235K · Sep 2013
- 264 Richards Ave$431K344 ft · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,121 ft² · Sold $210K · Dec 2012
- 246 Richards Ave$375K375 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 ft² · Sold $328K · Nov 2022
- 270 Richards Ave$532K446 ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,920 ft² · Sold $248K · Aug 2012
- 262 Richards Ave$321K416 ft · 0.95 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 287 Richards Ave$268K0.1 mi · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,046 ft² · Sold $250K · Dec 2024
- 235 Richards Ave$386K0.1 mi · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,429 ft² · Sold $115K · Jul 1992
More homes in Paxton 01612
- 376 Pleasant St$400K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,183 ft² · Sold $407K · Jul 2026
- 727 Pleasant St$340K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,290 ft² · Sold $330K · Jul 2026
- 131 Pleasant St$465K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 ft² · Sold $465K · Jul 2026
- 58 Streeter Rd$540K4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,406 ft² · Sold $590K · Jun 2026
- 20 Knollwood Rd$532K4 bd · 2 ba · 1,572 ft² · Sold $530K · Jun 2026
- 3 Sherbrooke Dr$712K4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,464 ft² · Sold $710K · Jun 2026
- 8 Burtenmar Cir$552K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,181 ft² · Sold $550K · Jun 2026
- 9 Forestdale Rd$461K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 ft² · Sold $460K · Jun 2026
- 699 Pleasant St5 bd · 2 ba · 2,308 ft² · Sold $175K · Jun 2026
- 4 Crestwood Rd$436K2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,174 ft² · Sold $435K · Jun 2026
- 17 Walbridge Rd$617K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 ft² · Sold $615K · Jun 2026
- 4 Black Hill Rd$752K4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,546 ft² · Sold $750K · Jun 2026
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