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Last sold for $90,000 on Sep 27, 2019

5 RICHARDS ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
4
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
2,542 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$90,000 · Sep 27, 2019
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.$595,000
WEBSTER FIRST FCU · recorded Oct 8, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,161 (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.$88,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(12)

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.

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

5 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 81% of homes in Worcester 01603
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Worcester County
  • Newer than 97% 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 area2,542 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 5 Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity ParkWorcester 01603Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,542 ft²31% of homes81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac46% of homes28% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than199497% of homes89% of homes77% of homes

About 5 Richards St

When did 5 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sell?

5 Richards St, Worcester, MA last sold on Sep 27, 2019 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

5 Richards St, Worcester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,542 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 5 Richards St, Worcester, MA built?

5 Richards St, Worcester, MA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

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

How does 5 Richards St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,542 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1994 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 5 Richards St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Richards St, Worcester, MA was $1,161. The county assessed it at $88,000.

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