17 Griffin Rd, Sterling, MA 01564 Property Records

Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 17 Griffin Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,106 sqft · built 1825
Lot Size	2.78 acres (121,097 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$533,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$9,508 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`STER M:00146 L:00081`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`STER M:00146 L:00081`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,106 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,478 sqft
Basement Area	1,650 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,650 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1825
Effective Year Built	Effective 1825
Architectural Style	Historical
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	121,097 sqft (2.78 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17 GRIFFIN RD
City	STERLING
State	MA
Zip	01564-2417
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RRF
Legal Lot Number	81
Jurisdiction	STERLING MA
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1040
Census Tract	719100

Owner

17 Griffin Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.

Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	17 GRIFFIN RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2417
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202127313
Deed Book / Page	64560 / 100
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STERLING MA
Recording Date	Feb 26, 2021
Property Address	17 GRIFFIN RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2417
Document Number	64560-100
Book / Page	64560 / 100
Instrument Date	Feb 26, 2021
Instrument	27313
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	17 GRIFFIN RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2417

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Griffin Rd was $9,508, up 7.7% from the year before.

Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
County Subdivision	Sterling Town
Unified School District	Wachusett School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,508.00 (+7.65%)	$757,600 (+10.49%) Land $217,400 Building $540,200	$774,250 (-)
2025	$8,832.00 (+19.17%)	$685,700 (+23.15%) Land $186,600 Building $499,100	$774,250 (+9.97%)
2024	$7,411.00 (+6.73%)	$556,800 (+14.66%) Land $180,500 Building $376,300	$704,045
2023	$6,944.00	$485,600 Land $172,400 Building $313,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 17 Griffin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 17 Griffin 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 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