Off Market Feb 2020 for $480K

$707,127

•

3,526

sq ft

499 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523

About this home

GREAT BONES, HISTORIC GENES The original owners built a summer estate in the 1880s on 100+ acres in Lancaster. The last descendant demolished the main house in the early 1900s, then converted the property now offered—originally built as the family’s private bowling alley. Today, the brick residence offers half-moon windows, wood carvings, walnut/oak floors and 24+ species of spectacular trees on 3.86 acres. Remaining acreage was donated as conservation land with trails (some horse-friendly). Until 2019, the property was a rental. The attached brick carriage house and garage with cobblestone floors need work, but the results (master suite, studio, office, guest suite?) could be wonderful. Potential for pool, barn, stables? Close to Route 2, I-190, MBTA Fitchburg line to Boston. MLS attachment has more pictures, tree species, and updates (roof, window, installation of five mini-splits). If you want a project worthy of your investment, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

3.86 acresLot Size

$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Judith Carlough • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with James Holyoak • Bridge Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72535330

Redfin Estimate

$707,127

$227K since sold in February 2020$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.4% higher than the average sale price ($592K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$625,000
A
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SOLD APR 24, 2026
$645,000
B
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$759,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,931 sq ft
150 Nicholas Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$460,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,038 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$678,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,918 sq ft
15 Highfield Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$385,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,670 sq ft
329 Mill St, Lancaster, MA 01523

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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

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 499 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,611 (−15.4%)

$121,200 + $263,400

$384,600

2022

$7,811 (+46.0%)

$121,200 + $280,400

$401,600

2021

$5,351

$121,200 + $146,600

$267,800

2020

$5,350 (+3.5%)

$121,200 + $148,300

$269,500

2019

$5,171 (+3.7%)

$121,200 + $140,600

$261,800

2018

$4,985 (+7.0%)

$121,200 + $128,300

$249,500

2016

$4,657 (+4.4%)

$120,200 + $118,000

$238,200

2015

$4,461 (−0.5%)

$120,200 + $117,600

$237,800

2014

$4,485 (+1.3%)

$120,200 + $117,000

$237,200

2013

$4,427 (−4.1%)

$120,200 + $111,800

$232,000

2012

$4,618 (+0.9%)

$143,200 + $114,200

$257,400

2011

$4,577 (+1.0%)

$148,200 + $119,000

$267,200

2010

$4,530 (+4.6%)

$156,200 + $125,700

$281,900

2009

$4,332

$166,200 + $125,700

$291,900

Tax history for 499 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,611 (−15.4%)

$121,200 + $263,400

$384,600

2022

$7,811 (+46.0%)

$121,200 + $280,400

$401,600

2021

$5,351

$121,200 + $146,600

$267,800

2020

$5,350 (+3.5%)

$121,200 + $148,300

$269,500

2019

$5,171 (+3.7%)

$121,200 + $140,600

$261,800

2018

$4,985 (+7.0%)

$121,200 + $128,300

$249,500

2016

$4,657 (+4.4%)

$120,200 + $118,000

$238,200

2015

$4,461 (−0.5%)

$120,200 + $117,600

$237,800

2014

$4,485 (+1.3%)

$120,200 + $117,000

$237,200

2013

$4,427 (−4.1%)

$120,200 + $111,800

$232,000

2012

$4,618 (+0.9%)

$143,200 + $114,200

$257,400

2011

$4,577 (+1.0%)

$148,200 + $119,000

$267,200

2010

$4,530 (+4.6%)

$156,200 + $125,700

$281,900

2009

$4,332

$166,200 + $125,700

$291,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

168,141

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

3,526

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3763388

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,250
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.86
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,171
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Oil, Electric, Other
Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS 499 Sterling ROAD, not Street.
UnparsedAddress: 499 Sterling Road, Lancaster MA 01523

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,526
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Worcester County
APN: 3763388
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Rowlandson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi

6/10

Luther Burbank Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

Nashoba Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

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

0.15% 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

$672,000 – $814,000

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25 Goss Ln, Lancaster, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$607,958

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