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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $525,000 on Dec 29, 2023

39 RICHARDS ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
9
Beds
3
Baths
4,626 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
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.$525,000 · Dec 29, 2023
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.$315,000
CATHAY BANK · P · 7.25% 1 · recorded Dec 29, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,404 (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.$561,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$463,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$561,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
University Pk Campus SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Goddard School/Science TechnicalC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 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.Absentee owner
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

39 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in University Park
  • Older than 92% of homes in Worcester County

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 area4,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,441 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 39 Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity ParkWorcester 01603Worcester County
Living areabigger than4,626 ft²87% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac82% of homes61% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than189747% of homes16% of homes8% of homes

About 39 Richards St

When did 39 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sell?

39 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sold on Dec 29, 2023 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 39 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

39 Richards St, Worcester, MA has 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,626 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 39 Richards St, Worcester, MA built?

39 Richards St, Worcester, MA was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 39 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

39 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 39 Richards St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,626 ft² against a typical 1,441 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1897 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 39 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Richards St, Worcester, MA was $7,404. The county assessed it at $561,300.

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