Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 5 Dow Rd, Gilbertville, MA 01031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,331 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (Mar 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $2,767 (2026) |
| APN | 440-00040 |
| Primary APN | 440-00040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,331 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,528 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 935 sqft |
| Basement Area | 671 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 671 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 440-00040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 DOW RD |
| City | GILBERTVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01031-9821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-0 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARDWICK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 723100 |
5 Dow Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1978.
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 DOW RD, GILBERTVILLE, MA 01031-9821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6408 / 242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Dow Rd was $2,767, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Hardwick Town |
| Unified School District | Quabbin School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,767.00 (+8.3%) | $217,200 (+11.79%) Land $41,300 Building $164,000 | $275,668 (-13.79%) |
| 2025 | $2,555.00 (+4.2%) | $194,300 (-) Land $41,300 Building $153,000 | $319,770 (+3.73%) |
| 2024 | $2,452.00 (-0.65%) | $194,300 (+4.69%) Land $41,300 Building $153,000 | $308,275 |
| 2023 | $2,468.00 | $185,600 Land $39,400 Building $146,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 5 Dow Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Dow 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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