Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 35 Gates Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 1.8 acres (78,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $422,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,715 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00147 L:00026 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00147 L:00026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,473 sqft |
| Basement Area | 615 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 615 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 78,408 sqft (1.8 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 35 GATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4048 |
| 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 | 35 GATES RD, STERLING, MA 01564-1407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202212229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67039 / 23 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0067039-23 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 35 GATES RD, STERLING, MA 01564-1407 |
| Document Number | 0067039-23 |
| Book / Page | 67039 / 23 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 12229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 35 GATES RD, STERLING, MA 01564-1407 |
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 | $5,715.00 (+9.78%) | $455,400 (+12.67%) Land $169,700 Building $285,700 | $459,040 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,206.00 (+5.96%) | $404,200 (+9.51%) Land $146,700 Building $257,500 | $459,040 (+3.82%) |
| 2024 | $4,913.00 (-3.44%) | $369,100 (+3.74%) Land $146,700 Building $222,400 | $442,130 |
| 2023 | $5,088.00 | $355,800 Land $146,700 Building $209,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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