Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 12 Taft Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,361 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00073 L:00003 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00073 L:00003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,526 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,890 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 TAFT RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 TAFT RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201313 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51715 / 268 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,361.00 (+4.83%) | $493,900 (+8.34%) Land $155,400 Building $338,500 | $459,705 (+7.44%) |
| 2024 | $6,068.00 (+6.16%) | $455,900 (+14.06%) Land $150,200 Building $305,700 | $427,880 |
| 2023 | $5,716.00 | $399,700 Land $142,500 Building $257,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 98.2% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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