Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 30 Birch Dr, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $332,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,644 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00140 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00140 L:00011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,772 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 30 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2458 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 BIRCH DR, STERLING, MA 01564-2458 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 54190 / 394 |
| Transfer Doc | 054190-394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Property Address | 30 BIRCH DR, STERLING, MA 01564-2458 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 064729-119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64729/119 |
| Instrument | 38761 |
| Name | BAXTER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,644.00 (+1.05%) | $529,400 (+3.7%) Land $179,300 Building $350,100 | $568,670 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,575.00 (+1.83%) | $510,500 (+5.24%) Land $155,200 Building $355,300 | $568,670 (-0.33%) |
| 2024 | $6,457.00 (+5.52%) | $485,100 (+13.37%) Land $150,100 Building $335,000 | $570,570 |
| 2023 | $6,119.00 | $427,900 Land $142,300 Building $285,600 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 | 0.02% 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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