Worcester County and Sterling Town property record for 8 Merrill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 8.13 acres (354,143 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $441 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STER M:00144 L:00002 |
| Primary APN | STER M:00144 L:00002 |
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| Lot Area | 354,143 sqft (8.13 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8 MERRILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01564 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | RRF |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STERLING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 719100 |
8 Merrill Rd, an agricultural property, is held in a trust.
Source: Worcester County and Sterling Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1505, STERLING, MA 01564-6505 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Merrill Rd was $441, down 6.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $441.00 (-6.37%) | $35,100 (-4.1%) Land $500 Building $34,600 |
| 2025 | $471.00 (-3.29%) | $36,600 (-) Land $2,000 Building $34,600 |
| 2024 | $487.00 (-6.7%) | $36,600 (+0.27%) Land $2,000 Building $34,600 |
| 2023 | $522.00 | $36,500 Land $1,900 Building $34,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Merrill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 8 Merrill 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 | 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.
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