Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 17 Squareshire Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,981 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,613 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00154 L:00032 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00154 L:00032 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,981 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,541 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,305 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 17 SQUARESHIRE RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-1493 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4049 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 SQUARESHIRE RD, STERLING, MA 01564-1493 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 23118 / 137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,613.00 (+10.19%) | $606,600 (+13.09%) Land $151,200 Building $455,400 | $566,865 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,909.00 (+4.46%) | $536,400 (+7.95%) Land $130,800 Building $405,600 | $566,865 (-0.1%) |
| 2024 | $6,614.00 (+4.55%) | $496,900 (+12.32%) Land $130,800 Building $366,100 | $567,435 |
| 2023 | $6,326.00 | $442,400 Land $130,800 Building $311,600 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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