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About this home
A little bit of country living right here in Sterling! Set on approximately 4 beautiful acres, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a unique combination of character, comfortable living and room to enjoy the outdoors. Originally dating to the early 1900s, the home has evolved over the years with updates and additions, including an eat-in kitchen addition with cathedral ceiling. Flexible living spaces include a generous dining room with direct access to the deck (currently used as a home office), a large living room with centrally located wood stove for added heat source, 2 bedrooms on the main level and an additional bedroom and bath upstairs. This home also has multiple outdoor areas where you can relax and take in the peaceful surroundings from the charming front porch to the back deck overlooking your yard. Outside is where this property really shines, with open fields, classic stone walls and plenty of space for horses, gardens, animals or possibly your own mini-farm. Surrounded by nature, yet convenient to I-190, the property offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy Sterling’s town beach and boat ramp, rail trail, local orchards and farm stands, and easy access to Wachusett Mountain and Leominster State Forest. A special property with space to spread out, explore and make it your own! Recent updates include a newer roof (all except kitchen area which was newer), buderus boiler, driveway and septic system all within the past 5 years as well as updated windows (10 years ago) and kitchen remodel (2014).
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$251Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Karen Packard• Karen Packard Real Estate Inc.
Median sale price in this area is $523,283. (5% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Slider
Home office
High-speed internet
Unfinished basement
Wood / coal / pellet stove (living room)
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Two first-floor bedrooms, each with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (each with tub and shower)
Kitchen
Dining area
Cathedral ceilings
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water heater
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry with washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (oil)
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Porch
Deck
Exterior storage
Fruit trees
Wooded lot
Lake/pond on the property
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Paved driveway with open parking
Space for 6 vehicles
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built in public-record year (renovated since)
Utilities
Private water
Private sewer
Electric hookups for range and dryer
Washer hookup
HOA & community
Community offers shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, stables, golf, medical facility, bike path, conservation area, highway access, and public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
DON'T MISS THIS 5 ACRE MINIFARM IN STERLING COUNTRY SETTING 1900'S COTTAGE REBUILT WITH MAJOR ADDITIONS NEEDS SOME TLC QUIET SETTING WITH ROLLING FIELDS, STONE WALLS, BEAUTIFUL ! OPEN LAND! HORSES? ADJACENT TO RESEVOIR AREA. COME AND SEE.
MLS PIN #30176773
Aug 28, 1997
Sold
$165,000
$75/sq ft
Aug 12, 1997
Listing Removed
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Jul 26, 1997
Listed
$174,900
$80/sq ft
5 ACRE MINIFARM W\4 STALL STABLE W\CURRENT PERMIT FROM BOH. ORIGINAL COLONIAL REBUILT W\ MAJOR ADDITION @ 8 YEARS OLD QUIET SETTING, OPEN ROLLING FIELDS, STONE WALLS, ACCESS TO OPEN LAND, ADJACENT TO RESEVOIR AREA. COME AND SEE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,909 (+13.3%)
$170,500 + $242,700
$413,200
2022
$5,216 (+0.2%)
$148,700 + $193,300
$342,000
2020
$5,203 (+3.0%)
$148,700 + $160,800
$309,500
2019
$5,050 (+2.7%)
$148,700 + $143,700
$292,400
2018
$4,915 (+10.8%)
$154,800 + $125,400
$280,200
2017
$4,434 (−2.3%)
$144,300 + $101,600
$245,900
2016
$4,537 (+5.1%)
$144,300 + $103,200
$247,500
2015
$4,316 (+2.1%)
$138,100 + $111,500
$249,600
2014
$4,226 (+2.2%)
$138,100 + $111,500
$249,600
2013
$4,135 (−1.4%)
$138,100 + $114,800
$252,900
2012
$4,193 (+2.3%)
$141,600 + $126,300
$267,900
2011
$4,098 (+0.9%)
$141,600 + $133,400
$275,000
2010
$4,063 (−2.8%)
$149,000 + $135,300
$284,300
2009
$4,180
$149,000 + $166,500
$315,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,188
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,188
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3431921
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
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
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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Historical weather
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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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Redfin Estimate for 163 Rowley Hill Rd
$551,617
$1,717 over list price of $550K
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