Worcester County and Harvard Town property record for 256 Stow Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 9.11 acres (396,832 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $12,442 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:036.0 P:0086-0004.0 |
| Primary APN | M:036.0 P:0086-0004.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 396,832 sqft (9.11 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1250360008600040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 STOW RD |
| City | HARVARD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01451-1907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | STEPHAN LORENTZEN |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HARVARD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARVARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 761401 |
256 Stow Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2011.
Source: Worcester County and Harvard Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 STOW RD, HARVARD, MA 01451-1907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112712 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46939 / 32 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Stow Rd was $12,442, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Harvard Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Harvard Town |
| Unified School District | Harvard School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,442.00 (+3%) | $784,000 (+1.57%) Land $342,900 Building $441,100 | $821,275 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,080.00 (+4.22%) | $771,900 (-0.77%) Land $342,900 Building $429,000 | $821,275 (+3.33%) |
| 2024 | $11,591.00 (-2.19%) | $777,900 (+9.03%) Land $342,900 Building $435,000 | $794,770 |
| 2023 | $11,851.00 | $713,500 Land $333,400 Building $380,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Stow 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 256 Stow Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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