Worcester County and Sturbridge Town property record for 24 Taft St, Sturbridge, MA 01566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,588 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 630-02555-024 |
| Primary APN | 630-02555-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 759 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 759 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 630-02555-024 |
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| Street Address | 24 TAFT ST |
| City | STURBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01566-1574 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Lot Number | 2555-24 |
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STURBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 758104 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sturbridge Common Historic District listed 1977 · 46 contributing resources · NRIS 77000656 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
24 Taft St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Worcester County and Sturbridge Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 334, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-0334 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 51816 / 375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 24 TAFT ST, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1574 |
| Document Number | 57838-70 |
| Book / Page | 057838 / 000070 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 57838-70 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 057838/000070 |
| Instrument | 103 |
| Name | LOWELL CMNTY LOAN FND |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 24 Taft St was $4,588, up 3.1% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,588.00 (+3.05%) | $294,100 (+5.22%) Land $65,600 Building $228,500 | $366,419 |
| 2025 | $4,452.00 (+4.19%) | $279,500 (+7.87%) Land $63,000 Building $216,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,273.00 (+6.37%) | $259,100 (+16.55%) Land $61,800 Building $197,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,017.00 | $222,300 Land $53,700 Building $168,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 Taft St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 24 Taft St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,746 people · EPA ID MA2287000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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