This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($682K) of 6 comparable homes.
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17 James Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
About this home
WHAT A LOCATION!! Does it get any better than this........beautiful, spacious flat lot with over-sized front and backyard surrounded by trees to ensure privacy year round! So much potential in this home with a little updating including a 1st floor complete with sun-soaked rear screen porch, backyard-facing family room with cozy gas-fueled stove in fireplace, an open concept floor plan spilling into the kitchen, formal dining area, and study. Living room complete with gleaming hardwood floors. Freshly painted. 4 good sized bedrooms with hardwood flooring and 2 1/2 baths including a master en suite. Brand new mechanicals including new septic, new furnace and new water heater. Plenty of yard space for entertaining and/or potential backyard pool/patio. 2 car garage with lots of parking. Great neighborhood setting. Short drive to town beach at Lake Waushacum. Don't miss this fabulous location!
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Sale history for 17 James Rd
$171/sq ft
$171/sq ft
Tax history for 17 James Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 6
- AttachedGarageYN: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate,Dryer Hookup - Dual,Washer Hookup
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Laminate,Double Vanity
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Living Room Information
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Family Room Information
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Gas Stove
- Dining Room Information
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: First Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 9
- Window Features: Screens
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood
- Interior Features: Study
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,328
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.36
- Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
- Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,342
- Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: From the center of Sterling take Maple St... R onto Kendall Hill Rd ... and then, take R onto James
- UnparsedAddress: 17 James Rd, Sterling MA 01564
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,328
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1.37 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1979
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Worcester County
- APN: 3430498
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 2
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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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4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2021 Sq. Ft. | $641,792 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2633 Sq. Ft. | $674,559 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2184 Sq. Ft. | $741,078 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1842 Sq. Ft. | $624,426 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2516 Sq. Ft. | $713,457 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1189 Sq. Ft. | $530,526 |
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