Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 3 Smith Ave, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (Jul 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $4,723 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00147 L:00010 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00147 L:00010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,421 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-1465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 SMITH AVE, STERLING, MA 01564-1465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 7007 / 153 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 069091-272 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3 SMITH AVE, STERLING, MA 01564-1465 |
| Document Number | 069091-272 |
| Book / Page | 69091 / 272 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 33946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 SMITH AVE, STERLING, MA 01564-1465 |
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 | $4,723.00 (+7.83%) | $366,700 (+11.43%) Land $91,000 Building $275,700 | $429,305 (-) |
| 2024 | $4,380.00 | $329,100 (+7.44%) Land $91,000 Building $238,100 | $429,305 |
| 2023 | $4,380.00 | $306,300 Land $92,000 Building $214,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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