Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 294 Petersham Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,794 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $442,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,557 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Sale |
| APN | 280-00010 |
| Primary APN | 280-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,794 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,402 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,402 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,402 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1820 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 280-00010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 294 PETERSHAM RD |
| City | HARDWICK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01037-9715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-0 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARDWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 723100 |
294 Petersham Rd is held in a trust since January 2012.
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 311 GREENWICH ST, 8CD, NEW YORK, NY 10013-3386 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG |
| May 16, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PHILLIPSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 294 PETERSHAM RD, HARDWICK, MA 01037-9715 |
| Document Number | 065668-190 |
| Book / Page | 65668 / 190 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 102107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 294 PETERSHAM RD, PHILLIPSTON, MA 01331-9825 |
| Document Number | 0000102108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 102108 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 294 PETERSHAM RD, HARDWICK, MA 01037-9715 |
| Document Number | 57123-340 |
| Book / Page | 057123 / 000340 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 49649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 311 GREENWICH ST #8CDE NEW YORK NY 100133386, 8CDE, NEW YORK, NY 10013-3386 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 294 Petersham Rd was $7,557, up 9.2% from the year before.
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 | $7,557.00 (+9.21%) | $593,200 (+12.73%) Land $79,200 Building $499,900 | $618,792 (-28.95%) |
| 2025 | $6,920.00 (+4.2%) | $526,200 (-) Land $79,200 Building $447,000 | $870,960 (+19.34%) |
| 2024 | $6,641.00 (-0.92%) | $526,200 (+4.4%) Land $79,200 Building $447,000 | $729,790 |
| 2023 | $6,703.00 | $504,000 Land $75,700 Building $428,300 |
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 294 Petersham Rd; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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.
Wildfire risk around 294 Petersham 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HARDWICK CENTER WATER DISTRICT serves 80 people · EPA ID MA1124000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 16 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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