953 Hardwick Rd, Gilbertville, MA 01031 Property Records

Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 953 Hardwick Rd, Gilbertville, MA 01031

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 3,416 sqft · built 1790
Lot Size	1.55 acres (67,518 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$294,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,086 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`380-00070`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`380-00070`
Alternative APNs	`HARD M:0380 B:0000 L:0007-0` `M:0380 B:0000 L:0007=0`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,416 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,710 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,956 sqft
Basement Area	1,860 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,860 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1790
Effective Year Built	Effective 1790
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Stone
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	67,518 sqft (1.55 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Septic

Location & Zoning

Account Number	380-00070
Street Address	953 HARDWICK RD
City	GILBERTVILLE
State	MA
Zip	01031-9816
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R40
Legal Lot Number	7-0
Jurisdiction	HARDWICK MA
Township / Civil Division	HARDWICK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1045
Census Tract	723100

Owner

953 Hardwick Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.

Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 305, HARDWICK, MA 01037-0305
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 4, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211906
Deed Book / Page	64164 / 106
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 31, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	64164-106
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HARDWICK MA
Recording Date	Jan 6, 2021
Property Address	953 HARDWICK RD, GILBERTVILLE, MA 01031-9816
Document Number	064164-106
Book / Page	64164 / 106
Instrument Date	Dec 31, 2020
Instrument	1906
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	953 HARDWICK RD, HARDWICK, MA

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001907
Date	Jan 6, 2021
Instrument	1907

Lender

Name	MILFORD FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 953 Hardwick Rd was $7,086, up 1% from the year before.

Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
County Subdivision	Hardwick Town
Unified School District	Quabbin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,086.00 (+10.03%)	$556,200 (+13.58%) Land $46,500 Building $494,600	$497,126 (+16.34%)
2025	$6,440.00 (+4.21%)	$489,700 (-) Land $46,500 Building $443,200	$427,310 (+1.83%)
2024	$6,180.00 (-3.18%)	$489,700 (+2.04%) Land $46,500 Building $443,200	$419,615
2023	$6,383.00	$479,900 Land $44,500 Building $435,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA's flood maps do not cover 953 Hardwick Rd; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not included in the FIRM
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

Wildfire risk around 953 Hardwick 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	HARDWICK CENTER WATER DISTRICT serves 80 people · EPA ID MA1124000
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	16 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

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	1,200 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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