Worcester County and Lancaster Town property record for 70 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,706 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LANC M:041.0 B:0000 L:0247.A |
| Primary APN | LANC M:041.0 B:0000 L:0247.A |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 70 STERLING RD |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01523-1953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 247.A |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 713100 |
70 Sterling Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 STERLING RD, LANCASTER, MA 01523-1953 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18913 / 162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Sterling Rd was $5,706.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Town |
| Unified School District | Nashoba School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,706.00 | $353,100 Land $107,000 Building $246,100 | $449,255 (+0.04%) |
| 2024 | $449,065 | ||
| 2023 | $5,368.00 | $312,300 Land $90,500 Building $221,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Sterling Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 70 Sterling 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 | LANCASTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,000 people · EPA ID MA2147000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 17 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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