Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 17 Birch Dr, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.85 acres (80,586 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,823 (2026) |
| APN | 671.02 |
| Primary APN | 671.02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 80,586 sqft (1.85 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 17 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1071 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
17 Birch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BIRCH DR, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 52508 / 37 |
| Transfer Doc | 0052508-37 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Birch Dr was $5,823, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Petersham Town |
| Elementary School District | Petersham School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Ralph C. Mahar School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,823.00 (+1.96%) | $408,900 (+3.76%) Land $62,100 Building $346,800 | $390,735 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,711.00 (+20.26%) | $394,100 (+18.67%) Land $57,500 Building $336,600 | $390,735 (+17.28%) |
| 2024 | $4,749.00 (+39.1%) | $332,100 (+53.61%) Land $57,500 Building $274,600 | $333,165 |
| 2023 | $3,414.00 | $216,200 Land $46,300 Building $169,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 17 Birch Dr.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17 Birch Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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