Worcester County and Sturbridge Town property record for 188 Shepard Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,666 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 13.5 acres (590,674 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 575-04228-188 |
| Primary APN | 575-04228-188 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,994 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 590,674 sqft (13.5 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 575-04228-188 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 SHEPARD RD |
| City | STURBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01566-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Lot Number | 4228 |
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STURBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 758104 |
Source: Worcester County and Sturbridge Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 HILLSIDE DR, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 070763-348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,526.00 (-68.82%) | $226,000 (-68.17%) Land $112,000 Building $114,000 |
| 2025 | $11,309.00 (-6.1%) | $709,916 (-2.8%) Land $110,216 Building $599,700 |
| 2024 | $12,044.00 (+7.38%) | $730,400 (+17.67%) Land $107,900 Building $622,500 |
| 2023 | $11,216.00 | $620,708 Land $94,008 Building $526,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 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.
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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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