Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 13 Main St, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,170 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,369 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00093 L:00005 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00093 L:00005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,170 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,085 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,085 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 13 MAIN ST |
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| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2126 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | TCD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sterling Center Historic District listed 1988 · 111 contributing resources · NRIS 88000425 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
13 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since July 2020.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 311, STERLING, MA 01564-0311 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 62753-266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 13 MAIN ST, STERLING, MA 01564-2126 |
| Document Number | 62753-266 |
| Book / Page | 062753 / 000266 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 73045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 15 MAIN ST STERLING MA 015642126, STERLING, MA 01564-2126 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Main St was $1,369, down 46.6% 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 | $1,369.00 (-46.59%) | $109,050 (-45.2%) Land $46,250 Building $62,800 | $555,845 (-) |
| 2025 | $2,563.00 (-0.47%) | $199,000 (+2.84%) Land $88,800 Building $110,200 | $555,845 (+16.48%) |
| 2024 | $2,575.00 (-4.17%) | $193,500 (+2.98%) Land $88,800 Building $104,700 | $477,185 |
| 2023 | $2,687.00 | $187,900 Land $80,800 Building $107,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 13 Main St 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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