Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 70 Taft Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,686 sqft · built 1872 |
| Lot Size | 7.09 acres (308,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,661 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00074 L:00005 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00074 L:00005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,686 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,909 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,433 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,433 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1872 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 308,840 sqft (7.09 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 70 TAFT RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
70 Taft Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2006.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 62 TAFT RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006185630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40330 / 89 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Taft Rd was $7,661, up 5.9% 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 | $7,661.00 (+5.92%) | $610,400 (+8.69%) Land $211,200 Building $399,200 | $811,205 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,233.00 (+0.49%) | $561,600 (+3.85%) Land $188,800 Building $372,800 | $811,205 (+22.77%) |
| 2024 | $7,198.00 (+10.53%) | $540,800 (+18.75%) Land $182,200 Building $358,600 | $660,725 |
| 2023 | $6,512.00 | $455,400 Land $173,600 Building $281,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Taft Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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 70 Taft Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 9 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.
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