Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 4 S Nelson Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 2.49 acres (108,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,006 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00055 L:00004 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00055 L:00004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 108,464 sqft (2.49 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 S NELSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
4 S Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2008.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 S NELSON RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200889488 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43181 / 337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 S Nelson Rd was $6,006, up 9.8% 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 | $6,006.00 (+9.84%) | $478,600 (+12.74%) Land $179,900 Building $298,700 | $496,185 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,468.00 (+2.84%) | $424,500 (+6.26%) Land $154,500 Building $270,000 | $496,185 (+5.32%) |
| 2024 | $5,317.00 (+1.37%) | $399,500 (+8.91%) Land $154,500 Building $245,000 | $471,105 |
| 2023 | $5,245.00 | $366,800 Land $155,400 Building $211,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 S Nelson 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 | 1 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 4 S Nelson Rd 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: 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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