Worcester County and Hardwick Town property record for 970 Petersham Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.53 acres (66,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,172 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 180-00210 |
| Primary APN | 180-00210 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,308 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 66,647 sqft (1.53 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 180-00210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 970 PETERSHAM RD |
| City | HARDWICK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01037-9760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR60 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN D MORRIS & THOMAS A CONTO |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-0 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARDWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 723100 |
970 Petersham Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 PETERSHAM RD, HARDWICK, MA 01037-9760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66930 / 394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDWICK MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 970 PETERSHAM RD, HARDWICK, MA 01037-9760 |
| Document Number | 066930-394 |
| Book / Page | 66930 / 394 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 4343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 235, HARDWICK, MA 01037-0235 |
| Document Number | 0000004344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 4344 |
| Name | ATHOL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 970 Petersham Rd was $4,172, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Hardwick Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Hardwick Town |
| Unified School District | Quabbin School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,172.00 (+6.05%) | $327,500 (+9.46%) Land $52,600 Building $271,700 | $378,783 (-7.02%) |
| 2025 | $3,934.00 (+4.18%) | $299,200 (-) Land $52,600 Building $246,600 | $407,360 (+14.19%) |
| 2024 | $3,776.00 (+2.03%) | $299,200 (+7.51%) Land $52,600 Building $246,600 | $356,725 |
| 2023 | $3,701.00 | $278,300 Land $50,100 Building $228,200 |
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 970 Petersham 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 risk around 970 Petersham 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.
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 | 2,000 / 250 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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