Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 56 North St, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.423 acres (18,426 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,228 (2025) |
| APN | 510-00190 |
| Primary APN | 510-00190 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,870 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 18,426 sqft (0.423 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 510-00190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 NORTH ST |
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GV |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-0 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARDWICK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gilbertville Historic District listed 1991 · 132 contributing resources · NRIS 91001848 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
56 North St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 446, GILBERTVILLE, MA 01031-0446 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 North St was $2,228, up 4.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,228.00 (+4.21%) | $169,400 (-) Land $26,500 Building $142,900 |
| 2024 | $2,138.00 (+0.42%) | $169,400 (+5.81%) Land $26,500 Building $142,900 |
| 2023 | $2,129.00 | $160,100 Land $25,300 Building $134,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 56 North St.
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 56 North 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 | 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 | GILBERTVILLE WATER DISTRICT serves 1,089 people · EPA ID MA1124001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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