Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 172 Nelson Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,254 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 3.46 acres (150,718 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,261 (2026) |
| APN | 522.33 |
| Primary APN | 522.33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 150,718 sqft (3.46 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 172 NELSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 NELSON RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 54188 / 52 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054188-52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,261.00 (-0.36%) | $509,900 (+1.39%) Land $66,800 Building $443,100 | $540,835 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,287.00 (+5.9%) | $502,900 (+4.51%) Land $65,200 Building $437,700 | $540,835 (-0.07%) |
| 2024 | $6,881.00 (+12.14%) | $481,200 (+23.83%) Land $65,200 Building $416,000 | $541,215 |
| 2023 | $6,136.00 | $388,600 Land $62,400 Building $326,200 |
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
| 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.
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 6 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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