Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 27 Gates Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.416 acres (18,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,502 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00147 L:00029 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00147 L:00029 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,389 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,125 sqft (0.416 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 27 GATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4048 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 COLBURN ST, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453-4033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017120805 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0070505-86 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 27 GATES RD, STERLING, MA 01564-1407 |
| Document Number | 56849-290 |
| Book / Page | 056849 / 000290 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26196 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $317.48 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD FORT MILL SC 297157203, FORT MILL, SC 29715-7203 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,502.00 (+6.83%) | $349,500 (+10.39%) Land $113,000 Building $236,500 | $376,485 (+1.41%) |
| 2024 | $4,214.00 (-5.35%) | $316,600 (+1.7%) Land $113,000 Building $203,600 | $371,260 |
| 2023 | $4,452.00 | $311,300 Land $113,000 Building $198,300 |
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 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | STERLING WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,814 people · EPA ID MA2282000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Feb 2024 |
| 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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