Worcester County and Paxton Town property record for 313 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA 01612
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 4.29 acres (187,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,939 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PAXT M:00017 L:0038B |
| Primary APN | PAXT M:00017 L:0038B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,670 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 187,195 sqft (4.29 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 648 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 313 RICHARDS AVE |
| City | PAXTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01612-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OR4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38B |
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PAXTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 727100 |
313 Richards Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Worcester County and Paxton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 RICHARDS AVE, PAXTON, MA 01612-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200458801 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33265 / 247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Property Address | 313 RICHARDS AVE, PAXTON, MA 01612-1117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 62014-164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62014/164 |
| Instrument | 24791 |
| Name | ATHOL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 313 Richards Ave was $9,939, up 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Paxton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Paxton Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,939.00 (+11.56%) | $655,200 (+8.41%) Land $141,800 Building $513,400 | $707,750 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,909.00 (-0.24%) | $604,400 (+8.76%) Land $121,600 Building $482,800 | $707,750 (+42.2%) |
| 2024 | $8,930.00 (+3.03%) | $555,700 (+12.72%) Land $121,600 Building $434,100 | $497,705 |
| 2023 | $8,667.00 | $493,000 Land $111,400 Building $381,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 313 Richards Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 313 Richards Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PAXTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,300 people · EPA ID MA2228000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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