Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 53 Ruggles Hill Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,137 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.819 acres (35,676 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,338 (2026) |
| APN | 330-00090 |
| Primary APN | 330-00090 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,137 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,081 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,522 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,522 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,676 sqft (0.819 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 330-00090 |
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| Street Address | 53 RUGGLES HILL RD |
| City | HARDWICK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01037-9793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-0 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARDWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 723100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hardwick Village Historic District listed 1991 · 81 contributing resources · NRIS 91001849 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Ruggles Hill Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 EAST ST, NORTH GRAFTON, MA 01536-1833 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 1972 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 071986-349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Ruggles Hill Rd was $4,338, up 7.9% 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 | $4,338.00 (+7.94%) | $340,500 (+11.42%) Land $72,500 Building $253,900 | $389,269 (-39.79%) |
| 2025 | $4,019.00 (+4.2%) | $305,600 (-) Land $72,500 Building $233,100 | $646,570 (+0.56%) |
| 2024 | $3,857.00 (-0.1%) | $305,600 (+5.27%) Land $72,500 Building $233,100 | $642,960 |
| 2023 | $3,861.00 | $290,300 Land $69,000 Building $221,300 |
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 53 Ruggles Hill Rd; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| 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 53 Ruggles Hill 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 | HARDWICK CENTER WATER DISTRICT serves 80 people · EPA ID MA1124000 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 16 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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