Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 4 Bird St, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1859 |
| Lot Size | 0.485 acres (21,126 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,578 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00092 L:00045 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00092 L:00045 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,363 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1859 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1859 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,126 sqft (0.485 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 BIRD ST |
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| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sterling Center Historic District listed 1988 · 111 contributing resources · NRIS 88000425 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
4 Bird St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 169, STERLING, MA 01564-0169 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0053027-99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Bird St was $4,578, up 9.4% from the year before.
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 | $4,578.00 (+9.36%) | $364,800 (+12.25%) Land $122,200 Building $242,600 | $361,190 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,186.00 (+6.68%) | $325,000 (+10.24%) Land $105,800 Building $219,200 | $361,190 (+0.34%) |
| 2024 | $3,924.00 (-4.39%) | $294,800 (+2.72%) Land $105,800 Building $189,000 | $359,955 |
| 2023 | $4,104.00 | $287,000 Land $107,000 Building $180,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Bird St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4 Bird 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 | 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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