Worcester County and Princeton Town property record for 261 Sterling Rd, Princeton, MA 01541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,376 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,159 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 241013000420000B |
| Primary APN | 241013000420000B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,516 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,188 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 241013000420000B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 STERLING RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01541-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | PRINCETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 720100 |
261 Sterling Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Worcester County and Princeton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 STERLING RD, PRINCETON, MA 01541-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Sterling Rd was $7,159, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Princeton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,159.00 (-0.64%) | $532,700 (+7.42%) Land $140,200 | $581,461 (+6.17%) |
| 2025 | $7,205.00 (+4.69%) | $495,900 (+1.1%) Land $136,700 Building $359,200 | $547,675 (+10.67%) |
| 2024 | $6,882.00 (+7.56%) | $490,500 (+16.07%) Land $136,700 Building $353,800 | $494,855 |
| 2023 | $6,398.00 | $422,600 Land $109,000 Building $313,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Sterling Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 261 Sterling 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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