Worcester County and Sturbridge Town property record for 172 Cedar St, Sturbridge, MA 01566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $6,901 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202-02017-172 |
| Primary APN | 202-02017-172 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 202-02017-172 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 CEDAR ST |
| City | STURBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01566-1358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTON B SHERMAN JR ET UX |
| Legal Lot Number | 2017 |
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STURBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 758103 |
172 Cedar St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Worcester County and Sturbridge Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 CEDAR ST, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 071653-140 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 172 CEDAR ST, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1358 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 65938-55 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 65938/55 |
| Instrument | 121260 |
| Name | SOUTHBRIDGE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Cedar St was $6,901, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Sturbridge Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Sturbridge Town |
| Elementary School District | Sturbridge School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Tantasqua School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,901.00 (+3.09%) | $442,400 (+5.28%) Land $83,900 Building $358,500 | $485,665 (-2.47%) |
| 2025 | $6,694.00 (-0.87%) | $420,200 (+2.61%) Land $80,600 Building $339,600 | $497,990 (+1.1%) |
| 2024 | $6,753.00 (+6.3%) | $409,500 (+16.47%) Land $79,000 Building $330,500 | $492,575 |
| 2023 | $6,353.00 | $351,600 Land $68,900 Building $282,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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 172 Cedar St 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 61 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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