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$498,216$324 / 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 95How 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 $136,500 on Feb 11, 1999

438 RICHARDSON RD

FITCHBURG, MA 01420
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,536 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$498K
$474K low$523K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$136,500 · Feb 11, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,488 (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.$406,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$296,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$406,200

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.Colonial
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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
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.Hot Water

Transaction History(6)

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.

H
Fitchburg High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Crocker Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Arthur M Longsjo Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

438 Richardson Rd 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 81% of homes in Fitchburg 01420
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Fitchburg 01420
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Fitchburg 01420
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Fitchburg 01420

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 81% 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$498,216
CheaperTypical $395,683Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,605 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 438 Richardson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFitchburg 01420Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$498,21681% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32476% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²46% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac80% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than199885% of homes82% of homes

About 438 Richardson Rd

How much is 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA is $498,216 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $473,614 to $522,818. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA last sell?

438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA last sold on Feb 11, 1999 for $136,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA?

438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA built?

438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA?

438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA is assigned to Fitchburg High School (high), rated D; Crocker Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA compare to other homes in Fitchburg 01420?

Among the 10,314 homes in Fitchburg 01420, it is worth more than 81% of them ($498,216 against a typical $395,683), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($324 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,605 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1998 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 53% 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 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Richardson Rd, Fitchburg, MA was $5,488. The county assessed it at $406,200.

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