Worcester County and Lancaster Town property record for 394 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA 01523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Dec 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,389 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LANC M:040.0 B:0000 L:0042.0 |
| Primary APN | LANC M:040.0 B:0000 L:0042.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,375 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 829 sqft |
| Basement Area | 729 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 729 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 394 STERLING ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01523-1842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 713100 |
394 Sterling St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 394 STERLING ST, LANCASTER, MA 01523-1842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 071811-100 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 394 Sterling St was $5,389.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Town |
| Unified School District | Nashoba School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,389.00 | $333,500 Land $102,300 Building $231,200 | $420,280 (+0.41%) |
| 2024 | $418,570 | ||
| 2023 | $5,061.00 | $294,400 Land $84,700 Building $209,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 394 Sterling St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 | 4 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 394 Sterling St 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 | 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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