Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 285 Muddy Brook Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,519 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 3.08 acres (134,470 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $9,900 (Jan 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,839 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Mar 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 260-00060 |
| Primary APN | 260-00060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,519 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,509 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 134,470 sqft (3.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 260-00060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MUDDY BROOK RD |
| City | HARDWICK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01037-9761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-0 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARDWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 723100 |
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 295, HARDWICK, MA 01037-0295 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16834 / 395 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 285 MUDDY BROOK RD, HARDWICK, MA 01037-9761 |
| Document Number | 0000074879 |
| Book / Page | 74090 / 285 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202674879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Property Address | 285 MUDDY BROOK RD, HARDWICK, MA 01037-9761 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 64638-122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64638/122 |
| Instrument | 32511 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Hardwick Town |
| Unified School District | Quabbin School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,839.00 (+6.87%) | $379,800 (+10.31%) Land $47,400 Building $331,700 | $410,209 (-6.33%) |
| 2025 | $4,528.00 (+4.21%) | $344,300 (-) Land $47,400 Building $296,900 | $437,950 (+32.66%) |
| 2024 | $4,345.00 (+4.17%) | $344,300 (+9.79%) Land $47,400 Building $296,900 | $330,125 |
| 2023 | $4,171.00 | $313,600 Land $45,400 Building $268,200 |
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 | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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