Worcester County and Paxton Town property record for 46 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA 01612
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,012 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (60,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $11,737 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PAXT M:00018 L:00122 |
| Primary APN | PAXT M:00018 L:00122 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,000 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 806 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 46 RICHARDS AVE |
| City | PAXTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01612-1148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OR2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 122 |
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PAXTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 727100 |
46 Richards Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Worcester County and Paxton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 RICHARDS AVE, PAXTON, MA 01612-1148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage FIGURE LENDING LCC |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200767936 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41202 / 2 |
| Transfer Doc | 40629-3 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Property Address | 46 RICHARDS AVE, PAXTON, MA 01612-1148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 066943-112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 66943/112 |
| Instrument | 5368 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Property Address | 46 RICHARDS AVE, PAXTON, MA 01612-1148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 64952-249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64952/249 |
| Instrument | 52805 |
| Name | FIGURE LENDING LCC |
|---|
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Property Address | 46 RICHARDS AVE, PAXTON, MA 01612-1148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 63945-150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 63945/150 |
| Instrument | 152841 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 46 Richards Ave was $11,737, down 3.7% 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 | $11,737.00 (-3.69%) | $773,700 (-6.42%) Land $146,500 Building $627,200 | $973,370 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,187.00 (+8.55%) | $826,800 (+18.35%) Land $125,400 Building $701,400 | $973,370 (+2.25%) |
| 2024 | $11,227.00 (-1.11%) | $698,600 (+8.18%) Land $125,400 Building $573,200 | $951,995 |
| 2023 | $11,353.00 | $645,800 Land $114,200 Building $531,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 46 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 46 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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