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Off Market Dec 2020 for $417K

$573,145

•

1,857

sq ft

198 Sterling Rd, Princeton, MA 01541

About this home

New listing - 1st showings on Sunday, October 18th - 12:00 - 3:00. Set back off the road - this charming home has been lovingly cared for and well maintained by the same owners for over 60 years. Large living room with warm pine floors, fireplace plus separate cozy den. Vintage kitchen - adjacent to spectacular light and bright sunroom with cathedral ceilings and fir floors overlooking the backyard perfect for enjoying nature/birds etc. 1st floor master bedroom with 2 closets and hardwood floors. Spacious bedrooms upstairs with ample closet space - plus office/den room. Most recent updates include vinyl siding, roof, Harvey replacement windows -approx. 2010. Oil tank replaced 2002 Replacemt septic in process plans done - to be installed prior to closing - weather permitting. Detached oversized garage and storage shed. Convenient location - only a few doors down from the Thomas Prince School - minutes to the highways, Wachusett Mountain - outdoor recreation. Super nice home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

2.4 acresLot Size

$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Laurie Kraemer • OPEN DOOR Real Estate

Bought with Eric Knowlton • Real Living Barbera Associates | Worcester

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•Source:MLS PIN #72744214

Redfin Estimate

$573,145

$156K since sold in December 2020$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.5% lower than the average sale price ($576K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$605,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,898 sq ft
279 Redemption Rock Trl, Sterling, MA 01564
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$425,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,948 sq ft
386 Redemption Rock Trl, Sterling, MA 01564
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$665,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,146 sq ft
197 Greenland Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$525,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,920 sq ft
133 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$740,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,368 sq ft
189 Beaman Rd, Princeton, MA 01541
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$495,380
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,741 sq ft
114 Mason Rd, Holden, MA 01520

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Market trends in 01541, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$654K

$54K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$629,900
4 beds3 baths3,505 sq ft
115 Ball Hill Rd, Princeton, MA 01541
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Sale history for 198 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,070 (+4.3%)

$104,500 + $296,400

$400,900

2022

$5,822 (+24.0%)

$104,500 + $266,800

$371,300

2021

$4,694 (+3.0%)

$104,500 + $186,700

$291,200

2020

$4,557 (+0.5%)

$104,500 + $183,000

$287,500

2019

$4,534 (+5.7%)

$101,900 + $181,100

$283,000

2018

$4,289 (+2.3%)

$93,200 + $155,000

$248,200

2017

$4,193

$137,500 + $98,300

$235,800

2016

$4,197 (−0.2%)

$137,500 + $98,300

$235,800

2015

$4,204 (+0.4%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2014

$4,189 (−1.5%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2013

$4,253 (+3.9%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2012

$4,092 (+11.3%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2011

$3,678 (−5.1%)

$135,900 + $96,300

$232,200

2010

$3,874 (+3.8%)

$147,300 + $104,600

$251,900

2009

$3,733

$158,000 + $112,500

$270,500

Tax history for 198 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,070 (+4.3%)

$104,500 + $296,400

$400,900

2022

$5,822 (+24.0%)

$104,500 + $266,800

$371,300

2021

$4,694 (+3.0%)

$104,500 + $186,700

$291,200

2020

$4,557 (+0.5%)

$104,500 + $183,000

$287,500

2019

$4,534 (+5.7%)

$101,900 + $181,100

$283,000

2018

$4,289 (+2.3%)

$93,200 + $155,000

$248,200

2017

$4,193

$137,500 + $98,300

$235,800

2016

$4,197 (−0.2%)

$137,500 + $98,300

$235,800

2015

$4,204 (+0.4%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2014

$4,189 (−1.5%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2013

$4,253 (+3.9%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2012

$4,092 (+11.3%)

$139,900 + $103,100

$243,000

2011

$3,678 (−5.1%)

$135,900 + $96,300

$232,200

2010

$3,874 (+3.8%)

$147,300 + $104,600

$251,900

2009

$3,733

$158,000 + $112,500

$270,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

104,544

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

1,857

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3527332

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 14, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 158.12
Length: 11.5
Width: 13.75
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 229.2
Length: 13.42
Width: 17.08
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 90.14
Length: 9.17
Width: 9.83
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 55
Length: 7.33
Width: 7.5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 262.1
Length: 13.92
Width: 18.83
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl

Office Room Information
Area: 86.9
Length: 8.08
Width: 10.75
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Den, Office, Sun Room, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,857
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.4
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 481
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,556.88
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Electric

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rte. 62 is Sterling Rd. - near the Thomas Prince School
UnparsedAddress: 198 Sterling Rd., Princeton MA 01541

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,857
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 10
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Worcester County
APN: 3527332
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 14, 2022

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Thomas Prince School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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Wachusett Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi

7/10

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° 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, 1 days in 30 years

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Princeton, MA • 01541

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$545,000 – $660,000

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Data from public records.

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188 Sterling Rd, Princeton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3417 Sq. Ft.	$876,657

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