Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 229 Worcester Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,023 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.749 acres (32,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,005 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00105 L:00048 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00105 L:00048 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,023 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,458 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,632 sqft (0.749 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 229 WORCESTER RD |
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| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-1474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TCD |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sterling Center Historic District listed 1988 · 111 contributing resources · NRIS 88000425 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 WORCESTER RD, STERLING, MA 01564-1474 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201074504 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46039 / 341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,005.00 (+10.15%) | $398,800 (+13.04%) Land $128,800 Building $270,000 | $503,699 |
| 2025 | $4,544.00 (+1.68%) | $352,800 (+5.06%) Land $111,600 Building $241,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,469.00 (-0.25%) | $335,800 (+7.18%) Land $111,600 Building $224,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,480.00 | $313,300 Land $112,800 Building $200,500 |
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 · 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.
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: 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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