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Off Market Feb 2024 for $550K

$573,820

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $977/mo

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2,488

sq ft

185 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523

About this home

Set beyond a charming stone wall lies this well maintained ranch home with delightful in-law apartment. The cabinet-packed kitchen with ample counter prep area & garden window flows into a formal dining room graced with beautiful wainscoting. Watch snow fall through the picture window while gathering around the cozy fireplace. Welcome visitors into the spacious mudroom or use as an office, playroom or hobby space. 3 bedrooms & a full bath complete the 1st floor. The walk-out finished lower level with separate entrance boasts a fireplaced family room, a sunny eat-in kitchen, full bath & bonus room with double closet. Gather on the sprawling deck overlooking the large backyard & abutting woodlands. Enjoy the beauty of handsome hardwood floors, the ease of low maintenance vinyl & brick siding, the convenience of an oversized 2 car garage with substantial storage & the luxury of Buderus heat. Benefit from great schools & excellent access to commuter routes & nearby shopping. A gem!

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kotlarz Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Bought with Janice Hoffman • Signs of Success Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #73192664

Redfin Estimate

$573,820

$24K since sold in February 2024$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1.1% higher than the average sale price ($568K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$678,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$470,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
156 Center Bridge Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$562,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
251 High St Ext, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$620,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,339 sq ft
11 Eileen Ave, Clinton, MA 01510
SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$450,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft
11 Highland Ave, Clinton, MA 01510
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$625,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,033 sq ft
280 Greeley St, Clinton, MA 01510

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Market trends in 01523, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$562K

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 185 Sterling Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73192664

Feb 15, 2024

Sold

$550,250

$221/sq ft

Jan 16, 2024

Contingent

—

Jan 11, 2024

Listed

$399,000

$160/sq ft

MLS PIN #30346413

Oct 25, 1999

Sold

$212,000

$85/sq ft

Sep 18, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Aug 15, 1999

Listed

$214,700

$86/sq ft

MLS PIN #30093265

Jul 1, 1996

Sold

$136,000

$55/sq ft

May 17, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Mar 11, 1996

Listed

$139,900

$56/sq ft

Public Records

May 30, 1991

Sold

$139,500

$56/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,335 (+8.2%)

$90,800 + $335,900

$426,700

2022

$6,778 (+2.9%)

$94,100 + $254,400

$348,500

2021

$6,585 (+1.0%)

$94,100 + $235,500

$329,600

2020

$6,523 (+7.9%)

$94,100 + $234,500

$328,600

2019

$6,047 (+7.3%)

$94,100 + $212,100

$306,200

2018

$5,636 (+6.8%)

$94,100 + $188,000

$282,100

2016

$5,275 (+4.7%)

$93,300 + $176,500

$269,800

2015

$5,039 (+3.0%)

$93,300 + $175,300

$268,600

2014

$4,892 (+3.1%)

$93,300 + $165,400

$258,700

2013

$4,747 (−3.9%)

$93,300 + $155,500

$248,800

2012

$4,942 (+2.6%)

$112,700 + $162,800

$275,500

2011

$4,819 (+2.8%)

$116,100 + $165,200

$281,300

2010

$4,686 (+5.2%)

$122,900 + $168,700

$291,600

2009

$4,453

$131,400 + $168,700

$300,100

Tax history for 185 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,335 (+8.2%)

$90,800 + $335,900

$426,700

2022

$6,778 (+2.9%)

$94,100 + $254,400

$348,500

2021

$6,585 (+1.0%)

$94,100 + $235,500

$329,600

2020

$6,523 (+7.9%)

$94,100 + $234,500

$328,600

2019

$6,047 (+7.3%)

$94,100 + $212,100

$306,200

2018

$5,636 (+6.8%)

$94,100 + $188,000

$282,100

2016

$5,275 (+4.7%)

$93,300 + $176,500

$269,800

2015

$5,039 (+3.0%)

$93,300 + $175,300

$268,600

2014

$4,892 (+3.1%)

$93,300 + $165,400

$258,700

2013

$4,747 (−3.9%)

$93,300 + $155,500

$248,800

2012

$4,942 (+2.6%)

$112,700 + $162,800

$275,500

2011

$4,819 (+2.8%)

$116,100 + $165,200

$281,300

2010

$4,686 (+5.2%)

$122,900 + $168,700

$291,600

2009

$4,453

$131,400 + $168,700

$300,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

1,399

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3763405

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved, Unpaved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Vinyl,Tray Ceiling(s)

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 80
Length: 8
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Chair Rail,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Slider, Breezeway, Closet - Double, Kitchen, Mud Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,488
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Satellite Dish, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,335
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt. 70 to Sterling Road.
UnparsedAddress: 185 Sterling Road, Lancaster MA 01523

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,399
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Worcester County
APN: 3763405

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Lower Level Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Rowlandson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

6/10

Luther Burbank Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

Nashoba Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Lancaster, MA • 01523

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$546,000 – $660,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
199 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3803 Sq. Ft.	$765,659
148 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$527,357

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1958 Sq. Ft.	$532,665
154 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$412,424

Address	Redfin Estimate
140 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$412,964
164 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2017 Sq. Ft.	$617,176

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