Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $229,000 on Oct 20, 2005
44 RICHARDS ST
WORCESTER, MA 01603
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,635 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.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$229,000 · Oct 20, 2005
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.$208,000
FREEMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN · R · recorded Sep 11, 2006
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.$52,000
FREEMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,093 (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.$386,100 (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.$287,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$355,800
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyWorcester
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(5)
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(1)
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
ME
University Pk Campus SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
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.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
44 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.
- Smaller than 83% of homes in University Park
- Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in University Park
- Newer than 84% of homes in University Park
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 area1,635 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 62% of homes nearby
Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger
Bigger than 76% of homes nearby
Year built1915
OlderTypical 1926Newer
Newer than 38% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | University Park | Worcester 01603 | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,635 ft² | 17% of homes | 62% of homes | 47% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.26 ac | 92% of homes | 76% of homes | 28% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1915 | 84% of homes | 38% of homes | 17% of homes |
About 44 Richards St
When did 44 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sell?
44 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sold on Oct 20, 2005 for $229,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 44 Richards St, Worcester, MA?
44 Richards St, Worcester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,635 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.
When was 44 Richards St, Worcester, MA built?
44 Richards St, Worcester, MA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 44 Richards St, Worcester, MA?
44 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 44 Richards St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?
Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,635 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1915 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 44 Richards St, Worcester, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Richards St, Worcester, MA was $5,093. The county assessed it at $386,100.
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