Worcester County and Berlin Town property record for 36 Barnes Hill Rd, Berlin, MA 01503
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.732 acres (31,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Sep 1989) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Reverse Mortgage Jan 2025 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14.1-0035-0000.0 |
| Primary APN | 14.1-0035-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,209 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,209 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,897 sqft (0.732 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14.1-0035-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 36 BARNES HILL RD |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01503-1407 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BERLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 717100 |
36 Barnes Hill Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Worcester County and Berlin Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 BARNES HILL RD, BERLIN, MA 01503-1407 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage FINANCE AMERICA LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 071565-183 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERLIN MA |
| Property Address | 36 BARNES HILL RD, BERLIN, MA 01503-1407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 071565-207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Book Page | 71565/207 |
| Instrument | 6284 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 877 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2098 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.7% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 36 BARNES HILL RD, BERLIN, MA 01503-1407 |
| Document Number | 071565-183 |
| Book / Page | 71565 / 183 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202500006282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 BARNES HILL RD, BERLIN, MA 01503-1407 |
| Document Number | 202500006283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500006283 |
| Name | FINANCE AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 877 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2098 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.7% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Index | Other |
Source: Worcester County and Berlin Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Berlin Town |
| Unified School District | Berlin-Boylston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $405,400 (+0.7%) Land $230,100 Building $175,300 | $396,530 |
| 2024 | $402,600 (+14.08%) Land $230,100 Building $172,500 | |
| 2023 | $352,900 Land $200,000 Building $152,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Barnes Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 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 36 Barnes Hill Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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