Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 42 Bean Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 836 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,134 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00146 L:00035 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00146 L:00035 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 836 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,250 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 BEAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
42 Bean Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 504, STERLING, MA 01564-0504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005207247 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37947 / 261 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Property Address | 42 BEAN RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0069343-17 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 69343/17 |
| Instrument | 53190 |
| Name | LEOMINSTER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Bean Rd was $5,134, up 13.8% 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 | $5,134.00 (+13.81%) | $409,100 (+16.82%) Land $127,500 Building $281,600 | $364,610 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,511.00 (+3.68%) | $350,200 (+7.13%) Land $110,500 Building $239,700 | $364,610 (+1.59%) |
| 2024 | $4,351.00 (+3.13%) | $326,900 (+10.81%) Land $110,500 Building $216,400 | $358,910 |
| 2023 | $4,219.00 | $295,000 Land $110,500 Building $184,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Bean Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 42 Bean 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 | 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 72 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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