Worcester County and Princeton Town property record for 281 Worcester Rd, Princeton, MA 01541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $212,470 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,205 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2410150005200000 |
| Primary APN | 2410150005200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,994 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,106 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2410150005200000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 WORCESTER RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01541-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | PRINCETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 720100 |
281 Worcester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2017.
Source: Worcester County and Princeton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 WORCESTER RD, PRINCETON, MA 01541-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 56772 / 220 |
| Transfer Doc | 056772-220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRINCETON MA |
| Property Address | 281 WORCESTER RD, PRINCETON, MA 01541-1527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0064491-84 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64491/84 |
| Instrument | 23040 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRINCETON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 WORCESTER RD, PRINCETON, MA 01541-1527 |
| Document Number | 56772-220 |
| Book / Page | 56772 / 220 |
| Instrument | 19132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Number | 567720222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56772/0222 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Worcester Rd was $5,205, up 12.9% 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 | $5,205.00 (+12.93%) | $387,300 (+22.1%) Land $117,400 | $401,978 (+8.44%) |
| 2025 | $4,609.00 (+8.6%) | $317,200 (+4.86%) Land $114,000 Building $203,200 | $370,690 (+2.15%) |
| 2024 | $4,244.00 (+2.27%) | $302,500 (+10.36%) Land $114,000 Building $188,500 | $362,900 |
| 2023 | $4,150.00 | $274,100 Land $90,700 Building $183,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Worcester 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 281 Worcester Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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