Worcester County and Paxton Town property record for 44 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA 01612
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,810 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.659 acres (28,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PAXT M:00018 L:00121 |
| Primary APN | PAXT M:00018 L:00121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,810 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 7,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 28,712 sqft (0.659 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 805 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 RICHARDS AVE |
| City | PAXTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01612-1148 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 121 |
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PAXTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 727100 |
44 Richards Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Worcester County and Paxton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 RICHARDS AVE, PAXTON, MA 01612-1148 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $991,400 (+41.77%) Land $111,500 Building $879,900 |
| 2025 | $699,300 (-) Land $113,600 Building $585,700 |
| 2024 | $699,300 Land $113,600 Building $585,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 44 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 44 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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