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$486,638$244 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $400,000 on Apr 7, 2023

38 RICHARDSON DR

FITCHBURG, MA 01420
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,991 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.
0.7 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$487K
$465K low$509K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Apr 7, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,223 (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.$386,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$275,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$333,700

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
CountyWorcester
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Crocker Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Fitchburg High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Arthur M Longsjo Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Fitchburg School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01420These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.43,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,361 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,663
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,428
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%

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

38 Richardson Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Fitchburg 01420
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Fitchburg 01420
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Fitchburg 01420
  • Older than 80% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Fitchburg 01420

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

This home
$247K$715K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Fitchburg 01420.

How it measures up in Fitchburg 01420

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fitchburg 01420.

Estimated value$486,638
CheaperTypical $395,683Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,991 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,605 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 38 Richardson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFitchburg 01420Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$486,63879% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24422% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,991 ft²66% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac86% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than192038% of homes20% of homes

About 38 Richardson Dr

How much is 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA is $486,638 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $464,761 to $508,515. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA last sell?

38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA last sold on Apr 7, 2023 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA?

38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,991 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA built?

38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA?

38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA is assigned to Crocker Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Fitchburg High School (high), rated D; Arthur M Longsjo Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Fitchburg School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA compare to other homes in Fitchburg 01420?

Among the 10,314 homes in Fitchburg 01420, it is worth more than 79% of them ($486,638 against a typical $395,683), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($244 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,991 ft² against a typical 1,605 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 50% 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 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Richardson Dr, Fitchburg, MA was $5,223. The county assessed it at $386,600.

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