Worcester County and Sturbridge Town property record for 188 Podunk Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 3.25 acres (141,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,760 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 520-00831-188 |
| Primary APN | 520-00831-188 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,691 sqft |
| Basement Area | 609 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 609 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 141,570 sqft (3.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 520-00831-188 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 PODUNK RD |
| City | STURBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01566-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 831-188 |
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STURBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 758103 |
Source: Worcester County and Sturbridge Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 PODUNK RD, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 64067-190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 188 PODUNK RD, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 66237-320 |
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| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66237/320 |
| Instrument | 140717 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 188 PODUNK RD, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1321 |
| Document Number | 64067-190 |
| Book / Page | 064067 / 000190 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 161267 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 188 PODUNK RD STURBRIDGE MA 015661321, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1321 |
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 | $5,760.00 (+2.8%) | $369,200 (+4.98%) Land $118,100 Building $251,100 | $423,676 (-2.73%) |
| 2025 | $5,603.00 (+1.45%) | $351,700 (+5.02%) Land $113,700 Building $238,000 | $435,575 (+4.85%) |
| 2024 | $5,523.00 (+5.68%) | $334,900 (+15.8%) Land $111,400 Building $223,500 | $415,435 |
| 2023 | $5,226.00 | $289,200 Land $97,700 Building $191,500 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · 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 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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