261 Prouty Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037 Property Records

Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 261 Prouty Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Crops
Lot Size59.4 acres (2,590,513 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$365,000 (Dec 2003)
Tax Bill$130 (2026)
APN1130-0001A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1130-0001A
Alternative APNs
  • HARD M:1130 B:0000 L:0001-A
  • M:1130 B:0000 L:0001=A

Exterior

Lot Area2,590,513 sqft (59.4 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Account Number1130-0001A
Street Address261 PROUTY RD
CityHARDWICK
StateMA
Zip01037
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Crops
Local Zoning CodeAR60
Legal Lot Number1-A
JurisdictionHARDWICK MA
Township / Civil DivisionHARDWICK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1079
Census Tract723100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Gilbertville Historic District
listed 1991 · 132 contributing resources · NRIS 91001848

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address156 LIMEKILN RD, REDDING, CT 06896-1312
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 19, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2003331868
Deed Book / Page32555 / 117
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester County
County SubdivisionHardwick Town
Unified School DistrictQuabbin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$130.00 (+3.17%)$10,202 (+6.32%) Land $10,202
2025$126.00 (+0.8%)$9,596 (-3.05%) Land $9,596
2024$125.00 (-4.58%)$9,898 (+0.71%) Land $9,898
2023$131.00$9,828 Land $9,828

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGILBERTVILLE WATER DISTRICT
serves 1,089 people · EPA ID MA1124001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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