Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 16 John Dee Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 9.72 acres (423,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,330 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00139 L:00039 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00139 L:00039 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,975 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,163 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,163 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 423,403 sqft (9.72 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 JOHN DEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 JOHN DEE RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 068807-324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16 JOHN DEE RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2426 |
| Document Number | 068807-324 |
| Book / Page | 68807 / 324 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 JOHN DEE RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2426 |
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 | $6,330.00 (+0.6%) | $504,400 (+3.25%) Land $176,000 Building $328,400 | $444,600 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,292.00 (-1.6%) | $488,500 (+1.69%) Land $152,200 Building $336,300 | $444,600 (-29.09%) |
| 2024 | $6,394.00 (+3.58%) | $480,400 (+11.28%) Land $152,400 Building $328,000 | $627,000 |
| 2023 | $6,173.00 | $431,700 Land $153,300 Building $278,400 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures