Worcester County and Lancaster Town property record for 842 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 24,776 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 13.5 acres (591,545 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $71,917 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Refinance Dec 2024 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LANC M:040.0 B:0000 L:0014.0 |
| Primary APN | LANC M:040.0 B:0000 L:0014.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 24,776 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 591,545 sqft (13.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 842 STERLING RD |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01523-2914 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 713100 |
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 767 STERLING RD, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2912 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64148 / 323 |
| Transfer Doc | 58452-350 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Property Address | 842 STERLING RD, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 067619-144 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 67619/144 |
| Instrument | 54954 |
| Name | UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Property Address | 842 STERLING RD, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 071484-293 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Book Page | 71484/293 |
| Instrument | 109277 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 842 STERLING RD, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2914 |
| Document Number | 064148-323 |
| Book / Page | 64148 / 323 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15487 BRAGGS CORNER RD, CULPEPER, VA 22701-2536 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 842 STERLING RD, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2914 |
| Document Number | 58452-350 |
| Book / Page | 058452 / 000350 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 767 STERLING RD LANCASTER MA 015232912, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2912 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,917.00 (+2.2%) | $4,450,300 (+8.71%) Land $530,600 Building $3,919,700 |
| 2023 | $70,372.00 | $4,093,800 Land $482,600 Building $3,611,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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