OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2022 for $335K

$379,766

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,430/mo

•

1,016

sq ft

970 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA 01431

About this home

**UPDATED RANCH with WATER VIEWS ON OVER 3 ACRES !!*** 2 car garage, deep enough for a workshop, nicely set off the road , private , Tranquil backyard for all your pet and gardening needs . FRESHLY PAINTED though-out. Spacious bathroom with vaulted ceiling , Double vanity , separate shower & jacuzzi tub. Updated sunny kitchen with stainless steel appliances & butcher block counters.Convenient MUD ROOM. HUGE roof DECK over garage with water views to the front and winter water views to the back ! FISHING & Public DOCK ACCESS across the st, access to hiking trails . Under 6 miles to Fitchburg Train station , shopping, Burbank Hospital and Fitchburg University. Great place to call home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

3.2 acresLot Size

$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Giovanna Graves • Central Mass Real Estate

Bought with Blood Team • Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack

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•Source:MLS PIN #73027177

Redfin Estimate

$379,766

$45K since sold in October 2022$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($406K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$502,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,369 sq ft
51 Bennett Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$450,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,511 sq ft
45 River Styx Rd, Ashburnham, MA 01430
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$459,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,362 sq ft
130 Whittemore St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$400,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,160 sq ft
1020 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$425,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,144 sq ft
609 Ashby West Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$200,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,966 sq ft
705 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA 01431

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Market trends in 01431, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$500K

$60K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

17 days MoM

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0 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$499,900
1 bed1.5 baths1,213 sq ft
864 South Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
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Sale history for 970 Richardson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73027177

Oct 12, 2022

Sold

$335,000

$330/sq ft

Aug 26, 2022

Contingent

—

Aug 18, 2022

Listed

$325,000

$320/sq ft

MLS PIN #70188179

Jul 25, 2005

Sold

$228,000

$224/sq ft

Jun 8, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 9, 2005

Listed

$229,900

$226/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,948 (+4.3%)

$71,300 + $253,600

$324,900

2024

$4,743 (+27.3%)

$68,900 + $236,500

$305,400

2023

$3,727 (−5.0%)

$64,100 + $162,900

$227,000

2022

$3,922 (−3.3%)

$73,400 + $148,300

$221,700

2021

$4,055 (+5.2%)

$73,400 + $145,200

$218,600

2020

$3,856

$72,800 + $132,000

$204,800

2019

$3,853 (+23.6%)

$72,800 + $102,900

$175,700

2018

$3,118 (+3.9%)

$58,800 + $95,800

$154,600

2017

$3,000 (+3.7%)

$54,800 + $89,200

$144,000

2016

$2,894 (+8.1%)

$54,800 + $89,200

$144,000

2015

$2,678 (+4.7%)

$54,800 + $81,300

$136,100

2014

$2,557 (−0.4%)

$54,800 + $79,100

$133,900

2013

$2,568 (+4.7%)

$66,800 + $80,200

$147,000

2012

$2,452 (+2.0%)

$66,800 + $82,500

$149,300

2011

$2,405 (+0.5%)

$76,800 + $84,600

$161,400

2010

$2,392 (+16.7%)

$84,900 + $90,500

$175,400

2009

$2,049

$85,900 + $85,400

$171,300

Tax history for 970 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,948 (+4.3%)

$71,300 + $253,600

$324,900

2024

$4,743 (+27.3%)

$68,900 + $236,500

$305,400

2023

$3,727 (−5.0%)

$64,100 + $162,900

$227,000

2022

$3,922 (−3.3%)

$73,400 + $148,300

$221,700

2021

$4,055 (+5.2%)

$73,400 + $145,200

$218,600

2020

$3,856

$72,800 + $132,000

$204,800

2019

$3,853 (+23.6%)

$72,800 + $102,900

$175,700

2018

$3,118 (+3.9%)

$58,800 + $95,800

$154,600

2017

$3,000 (+3.7%)

$54,800 + $89,200

$144,000

2016

$2,894 (+8.1%)

$54,800 + $89,200

$144,000

2015

$2,678 (+4.7%)

$54,800 + $81,300

$136,100

2014

$2,557 (−0.4%)

$54,800 + $79,100

$133,900

2013

$2,568 (+4.7%)

$66,800 + $80,200

$147,000

2012

$2,452 (+2.0%)

$66,800 + $82,500

$149,300

2011

$2,405 (+0.5%)

$76,800 + $84,600

$161,400

2010

$2,392 (+16.7%)

$84,900 + $90,500

$175,400

2009

$2,049

$85,900 + $85,400

$171,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,016

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1410211S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,016
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Dock/Mooring, Pond, Walk to

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.2
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,922
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 970 Richardson Rd, Ashby MA 01431

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Private School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,016
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1410211S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ashby Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi

6/10

Hawthorne Brook Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi

5/10

North Middlesex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Ashby, MA • 01431

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$361,000 – $437,000

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Home values near 970 Richardson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1092 Richardson Road, Ashby, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$287,986
952 Richardson Road, Ashby, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$217,909

Address	Redfin Estimate
1020 Richardson Road, Ashby, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$411,074
1124 Richardson Road, Ashby, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$459,073

Address	Redfin Estimate
974 Richardson Road, Ashby, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$239,495
906 Richardson Road #B, Ashby, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2540 Sq. Ft.	$665,679

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