185 Pratts Junction Rd, Sterling, MA 01564 Property Records

Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 185 Pratts Junction Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	1.05 acres (45,738 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (Dec 2001)
Tax Bill	$6,177 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`STER M:00067 L:00019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`STER M:00067 L:00019`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,860 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,290 sqft
Basement Area	690 sqft
Unfinished Basement	690 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	45,738 sqft (1.05 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	185 PRATTS JUNCTION RD
City	STERLING
State	MA
Zip	01564-2301
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RRF
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	STERLING MA
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5016
Census Tract	719100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	185 PRATTS JUNCTION RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2301
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 31, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 31, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	25633 / 242
Last Transfer Date	Oct 9, 2021
Transfer Doc	66292-314
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STERLING MA
Recording Date	Oct 14, 2021
Property Address	185 PRATTS JUNCTION RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2301
Document Number	66292-314
Book / Page	66292 / 314
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2021
Instrument	144341
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	185 PRATTS JUNCTION RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$6,177.00 (+10.64%)	$492,200 (+13.54%) Land $136,800 Building $355,400	$478,705 (-)
2025	$5,583.00 (+11.59%)	$433,500 (+15.32%) Land $118,400 Building $315,100	$478,705 (+11.14%)
2024	$5,003.00 (+2.12%)	$375,900 (+9.72%) Land $118,400 Building $257,500	$430,730
2023	$4,899.00	$342,600 Land $119,700 Building $222,900

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

Flood

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

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

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.

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 38 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