Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 81 West Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,032 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 21.2 acres (924,779 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,695 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Transfer |
| APN | 691.01 |
| Primary APN | 691.01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,636 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,636 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 924,779 sqft (21.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 81 WEST RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
81 West Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2019.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 WEST RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 61454-363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 81 WEST RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9606 |
| Document Number | 61454-363 |
| Book / Page | 061454 / 000363 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 125104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 81 WEST RD PETERSHAM MA 013669606, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9606 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 West Rd was $4,695, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Petersham Town |
| Elementary School District | Petersham School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Ralph C. Mahar School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,695.00 (-0.4%) | $329,700 (+1.35%) Land $81,900 Building $247,800 | $589,665 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,714.00 (-2.44%) | $325,300 (-3.73%) Land $77,500 Building $247,800 | $589,665 (+38.12%) |
| 2024 | $4,832.00 (+6.74%) | $337,900 (+17.86%) Land $77,900 Building $260,000 | $426,930 |
| 2023 | $4,527.00 | $286,700 Land $75,500 Building $211,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 81 West Rd.
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 81 West 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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