Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 21 Laurel Ave, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,182 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,400 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,922 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10030 |
| Primary APN | 10030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,037 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,182 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 LAUREL AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
21 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 LAUREL AVE, STERLING, MA 01564-2806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55427 / 32 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055427-32 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Laurel Ave was $3,922, up 12.4% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,922.00 (+12.44%) | $312,500 (+15.4%) Land $50,800 Building $261,700 | $282,625 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,488.00 (+2.2%) | $270,800 (+5.62%) Land $34,400 Building $236,400 | $282,625 (+14.2%) |
| 2024 | $3,413.00 (+9.18%) | $256,400 (+17.29%) Land $34,400 Building $222,000 | $247,475 |
| 2023 | $3,126.00 | $218,600 Land $34,400 Building $184,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · 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 21 Laurel Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STERLING WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,814 people · EPA ID MA2282000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Feb 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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