Worcester County and Berlin Town property record for 171 River Rd W, Berlin, MA 01503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,148 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 4.62 acres (201,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3.0-0009-0000.0 |
| Primary APN | 3.0-0009-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,841 sqft |
| Basement Area | 150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 150 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 201,532 sqft (4.62 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3.0-0009-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 RIVER RD W |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01503-1648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1097 |
| Census Tract | 717100 |
171 River Rd W is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Worcester County and Berlin Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 RIVER RD W, BERLIN, MA 01503-1648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19030 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERLIN MA |
| Property Address | 171 RIVER RD W, BERLIN, MA 01503-1648 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 065544-341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 65544/341 |
| Instrument | 93317 |
| Name | CLINTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 River Rd W was $109, down 98.9% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Berlin Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Berlin Town |
| Unified School District | Berlin-Boylston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109.00 (-98.89%) | $771,400 (-) Land $289,200 Building $482,200 | $809,400 |
| 2024 | $9,835.00 (+10.79%) | $771,400 (+20.27%) Land $289,200 Building $482,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,877.00 | $641,400 Land $251,300 Building $390,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 River Rd W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 171 River Rd W 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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