Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 71 S Nelson Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,799 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00061 L:00004 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00061 L:00004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,499 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 71 S NELSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 S NELSON RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 71 S NELSON RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2017 |
| Document Number | 0000049900 |
| Book / Page | 73741 / 317 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202649900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 S NELSON RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2017 |
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 | $8,799.00 (+0.7%) | $701,100 (+3.35%) Land $204,300 Building $496,800 | $702,715 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,738.00 (+0.01%) | $678,400 (+3.35%) Land $174,200 Building $504,200 | $702,715 (+10.88%) |
| 2024 | $8,737.00 (+6.41%) | $656,400 (+14.32%) Land $169,100 Building $487,300 | $633,745 |
| 2023 | $8,211.00 | $574,200 Land $161,300 Building $412,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STERLING WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,814 people · EPA ID MA2282000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Feb 2024 |
| 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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