Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 12 Matthew Ln, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,079 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,561 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00091 L:00019 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00091 L:00019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,079 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,272 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 MATTHEW LN |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-1541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5033 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
12 Matthew Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 MATTHEW LN, STERLING, MA 01564-1541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200579062 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36365 / 104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Matthew Ln was $12,561, up % from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,561.00 (+0.03%) | $1,000,900 (+2.67%) Land $219,200 Building $781,700 | $843,315 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,557.00 (+0.76%) | $974,900 (+4.12%) Land $187,900 Building $787,000 | $843,315 (+3.03%) |
| 2024 | $12,462.00 (+9.33%) | $936,300 (+17.46%) Land $181,800 Building $754,500 | $818,520 |
| 2023 | $11,399.00 | $797,100 Land $173,700 Building $623,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Matthew Ln 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 | 2 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 12 Matthew Ln 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 | STERLING WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,814 people · EPA ID MA2282000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Feb 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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