Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 13 Taft Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,888 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $247,900 (Jan 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $8,078 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00073 L:00018 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00073 L:00018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 13 TAFT RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
13 Taft Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1986.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 TAFT RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9172 / 143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Taft Rd was $8,078, up 2.3% 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 | $8,078.00 (+2.34%) | $643,700 (+5.04%) Land $185,100 Building $458,600 | $750,500 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,893.00 (-4.43%) | $612,800 (-1.24%) Land $160,100 Building $452,700 | $750,500 (-10.16%) |
| 2024 | $8,259.00 (+5.53%) | $620,500 (+13.37%) Land $154,700 Building $465,800 | $835,335 |
| 2023 | $7,826.00 | $547,300 Land $146,600 Building $400,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Taft Rd 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 13 Taft Rd 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 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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