Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 256 Hardwick Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,568 sqft · built 1824 |
| Lot Size | 5.9 acres (257,004 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,272 (2026) |
| APN | 722.02 |
| Primary APN | 722.02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1824 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1824 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 257,004 sqft (5.9 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 256 HARDWICK RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 723, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-0723 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Petersham Town |
| Elementary School District | Petersham School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Ralph C. Mahar School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,272.00 (+0.41%) | $510,700 (+2.18%) Land $77,600 Building $433,100 | $479,655 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,242.00 (-2.44%) | $499,800 (-3.72%) Land $72,200 Building $427,600 | $479,655 |
| 2024 | $7,423.00 (+10.56%) | $519,100 (+22.08%) Land $72,200 Building $446,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,714.00 | $425,200 Land $69,400 Building $355,800 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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