Worcester County and Sturbridge Town property record for 198 Podunk Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 146 acres (6,359,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $83 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 520-00831-198 |
| Primary APN | 520-00831-198 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,359,760 sqft (146 acres) |
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| Account Number | 520-00831-198 |
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| Street Address | 198 PODUNK RD |
| City | STURBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01566-1321 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 831-198 |
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STURBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 758103 |
198 Podunk Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2020.
Source: Worcester County and Sturbridge Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 PODUNK RD, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1321 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 61894-297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 198 PODUNK RD, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1321 |
| Document Number | 61894-297 |
| Book / Page | 061894 / 000297 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15821 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 192 PODUNK RD STURBRIDGE MA 015661321, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1321 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Podunk Rd was $83, down 57% from the year before.
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 | $83.00 (-56.99%) | $5,312 (-56.09%) Land $5,312 |
| 2025 | $193.00 (-18.22%) | $12,097 (-15.43%) Land $12,097 |
| 2024 | $236.00 (-95.99%) | $14,304 (-95.61%) Land $14,304 |
| 2023 | $5,885.00 | $325,700 Land $325,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 198 Podunk Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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.
Wildfire risk around 198 Podunk Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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