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985 RICHARDSON RD

ASHBY, MA 01431
2
Baths
1,472 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.
53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,620 (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.$172,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.60
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
39
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Fish Camps, Game Club Target Shooting
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.53.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Ashby Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.4 mi
M
Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.2 mi
H
North Middlesex Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: North Middlesex School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01431These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
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.3,266
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.136 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,531
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.58%

Ownership

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

985 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Ashby 01431
  • Among the largest lots in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Ashby 01431

How it measures up in Ashby 01431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashby 01431.

Living area1,472 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,750 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size53 ac
SmallerTypical 2.08 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 985 Richardson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshby 01431Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,472 ft²32% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than53 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than193020% of homes32% of homes

About 985 Richardson Rd

How big is 985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA?

985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA has 2 bathrooms, 1,472 square feet of living space and a 53.00-acre lot.

When was 985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA built?

985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA?

985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA is assigned to Ashby Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hawthorne Brook Middle School (middle), rated C-; North Middlesex Regional High School (high), rated B-. All sit in North Middlesex School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA compare to other homes in Ashby 01431?

Among the 1,214 homes in Ashby 01431, it is bigger than 32% of them (1,472 ft² against a typical 1,750 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (53 ac against a typical 2.08 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1930 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA was $2,620. The county assessed it at $172,000.

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