Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 287 West Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 50 acres (2,178,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,296 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| APN | PETE M:411 B:17 L:0 |
| Primary APN | PETE M:411 B:17 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178,000 sqft (50 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Street Address | 287 WEST RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
287 West Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2018.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 287 WEST RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 1975 |
| Deed Document Number | 201885828 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59267 / 59 |
| Transfer Doc | 5700000065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 287 WEST RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9610 |
| Document Number | 59267-59 |
| Book / Page | 059267 / 000059 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 85828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 287 WEST RD PETERSHAM MA 013669610, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9610 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 287 West Rd was $4,296, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Petersham Town |
| Elementary School District | Petersham School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Ralph C. Mahar School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,296.00 (-0.12%) | $301,700 (+1.65%) Land $78,000 Building $223,700 | $405,555 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,301.00 (+0.42%) | $296,800 (-0.9%) Land $76,100 Building $220,700 | $405,555 (-9.15%) |
| 2024 | $4,283.00 (-25.46%) | $299,500 (-17.7%) Land $77,100 Building $222,400 | $446,405 |
| 2023 | $5,746.00 | $363,900 Land $158,400 Building $205,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 287 West Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| 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 287 West 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 | 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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