Worcester County and Sturbridge Town property record for 266 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,414 sqft · built 1812 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (95,832 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,845 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 415-02925-266 |
| Primary APN | 415-02925-266 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,251 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,233 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1812 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1812 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 95,832 sqft (2.2 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 415-02925-266 |
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| Street Address | 266 MAIN ST |
| City | STURBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01566-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Lot Number | 2925 |
| Jurisdiction | STURBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STURBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| 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.
266 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2011.
Source: Worcester County and Sturbridge Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 266 MAIN ST, STURBRIDGE, MA 01566-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47685 / 91 |
| Transfer Doc | 47685-91 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 266 Main St was $11,845, up 3.2% 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 | $11,845.00 (+3.16%) | $759,300 (+5.34%) Land $92,300 Building $667,000 | $604,858 (-16.76%) |
| 2025 | $11,482.00 (+5%) | $720,800 (+8.7%) Land $88,800 Building $632,000 | $726,655 (+11.93%) |
| 2024 | $10,935.00 (+5.84%) | $663,100 (+15.97%) Land $87,000 Building $576,100 | $649,230 |
| 2023 | $10,332.00 | $571,800 Land $76,100 Building $495,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 266 Main 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 266 Main 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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