Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 196 Hardwick Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 4.39 acres (191,228 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,790 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Sep 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 720.12 |
| Primary APN | 720.12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,964 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,102 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 191,228 sqft (4.39 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 196 HARDWICK RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSHAM |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 STONEWALL DR, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060-1134 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 46885 / 69 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 072997-394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 196 HARDWICK RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9723 |
| Document Number | 072997-394 |
| Book / Page | 72997 / 394 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 111532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 STONEWALL DR, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060-1134 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Property Address | 196 HARDWICK RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 65970-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 65970/1 |
| Instrument | 123182 |
| Name | PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA) |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
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 | $5,790.00 (+2.39%) | $406,600 (+4.18%) Land $73,200 Building $333,400 | $399,095 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,655.00 (+11.01%) | $390,300 (+9.57%) Land $68,000 Building $322,300 | $399,095 (+4.35%) |
| 2024 | $5,094.00 (+36.83%) | $356,200 (+51.06%) Land $68,000 Building $288,200 | $382,470 |
| 2023 | $3,723.00 | $235,800 Land $65,200 Building $170,600 |
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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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