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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $449,000 on Nov 12, 2020

28 RICHARDS ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,678 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$449,000 · Nov 12, 2020
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$440,867
ABSM AMERICAN BANCSHARES MORTGAGE L · recorded Nov 12, 2020
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$31,061
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,453 (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.$640,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$542,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$640,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
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.2008
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
University Pk Campus SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Goddard School/Science TechnicalC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01603These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,089
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,774
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,240
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

28 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in University Park
  • Older than 96% of homes in Worcester 01603

How it measures up in Worcester 01603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01603.

Living area3,678 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,441 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 28 Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity ParkWorcester 01603Worcester County
Living areabigger than3,678 ft²58% of homes91% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac91% of homes75% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than18809% of homes4% of homes5% of homes

About 28 Richards St

When did 28 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sell?

28 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sold on Nov 12, 2020 for $449,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 28 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

28 Richards St, Worcester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,678 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 28 Richards St, Worcester, MA built?

28 Richards St, Worcester, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

28 Richards St, Worcester, MA is assigned to University Pk Campus School (middle), rated C; Goddard School/Science Technical (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Richards St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,678 ft² against a typical 1,441 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1880 against a typical 1926). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 28 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Richards St, Worcester, MA was $8,453. The county assessed it at $640,900.

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