Worcester County and Princeton Town property record for 198 Sterling Rd, Princeton, MA 01541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2.4 acres (104,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $417,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,807 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2410130006100000 |
| Primary APN | 2410130006100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,420 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 104,544 sqft (2.4 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2410130006100000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 STERLING RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01541-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | PRINCETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 720100 |
198 Sterling Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Worcester County and Princeton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 STERLING RD, PRINCETON, MA 01541-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020147868 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63877 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRINCETON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 198 STERLING RD, PRINCETON, MA 01541-1201 |
| Document Number | 63877-236 |
| Book / Page | 63877 / 236 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 147868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 STERLING RD, PRINCETON, MA 01541-1201 |
| Document Number | 147869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 147869 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Sterling Rd was $6,807, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Princeton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,807.00 (+6.06%) | $506,500 (+14.67%) Land $134,500 | $557,341 (-3.57%) |
| 2025 | $6,418.00 (-0.5%) | $441,700 (-3.92%) Land $131,000 Building $310,700 | $577,980 (+3.58%) |
| 2024 | $6,450.00 (+6.26%) | $459,700 (+14.67%) Land $131,000 Building $328,700 | $558,030 |
| 2023 | $6,070.00 | $400,900 Land $104,500 Building $296,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Sterling Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 198 Sterling 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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