This beautifully maintained three-bedroom, two-bath antique Colonial in the heart of Sterling captures the warmth and character of the late 1700s while offering the comforts of modern living. From the moment you enter, you’ll be surrounded by timeless details—wide pine floors, authentic wood ceiling with bark beams in the kitchen, multiple fireplaces, and period wallpaper that echo the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The eat-in kitchen, complete with its own fireplace, is the heart of the home and perfect for cozy gatherings. The living room and family room provide inviting spaces to relax or entertain, while the four-season sunroom offers a perfect spot for curling up with a book. A finished bonus room in the basement adds flexible space for work or play, and laundry on the main floor brings added convenience. Full of history, character, and heart, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Sterling’s past—where every room tells a story and every detail speaks of timeless charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1799Year Built
6,419 sq ftLot Size
$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Packard• Karen Packard Real Estate Inc.
Bought with Joshua Mello• Keller Williams Realty North Central
Welcome home to this charming antique Colonial style property in the heart of Sterling. Built circa 1799 by Manasseh Houghton, features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, this property has been remodeled over the years. Careful integration of new systems assures comfort including an eat-in kitchen, two full baths and a first-floor washer dryer. A four-season sun room and breezeway connects the main house to the garage and rear deck. Master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, a fireplace, pine floors, built-in storage wall and exposed timber frame. The lower level which has a walkout access to the backyard includes the original fireplace / beehive oven and serves as a comfortable family room. Two bay-garage. Exterior paint 2020. Nice and private back yard. Located in a quiet neighborhood setting, close to highway access, shopping and downtown center. This house has so much to offer. Come see it before it's gone!
MLS PIN #70028614
Nov 23, 2004
Sold
$313,000
$148/sq ft
Oct 21, 2004
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2004
Listed
$319,000
$151/sq ft
Village colonial with many original details and hardware, incl. five FPs and a bake oven. Eat-in kitchen and remodeled master bath, fresh paint in 2004, rear deck and sunroom.
Public Records
May 11, 1990
Sold
$150,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,546 (+5.4%)
$89,300 + $228,600
$317,900
2022
$4,314 (+13.1%)
$84,600 + $198,300
$282,900
2020
$3,814 (−8.8%)
$84,600 + $142,300
$226,900
2019
$4,181 (+9.9%)
$84,600 + $157,500
$242,100
2018
$3,804 (−4.7%)
$84,100 + $132,800
$216,900
2017
$3,990 (−7.5%)
$77,800 + $143,500
$221,300
2016
$4,313 (+0.6%)
$77,800 + $157,500
$235,300
2015
$4,288 (+3.9%)
$88,500 + $159,500
$248,000
2014
$4,128 (+2.8%)
$88,500 + $155,300
$243,800
2013
$4,016 (+9.8%)
$88,500 + $157,100
$245,600
2012
$3,656 (+2.5%)
$78,400 + $155,200
$233,600
2011
$3,566 (+0.1%)
$78,400 + $160,900
$239,300
2010
$3,561 (+0.6%)
$83,500 + $165,700
$249,200
2009
$3,540
$83,400 + $183,800
$267,200
Tax history for 17 Maple St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,546 (+5.4%)
$89,300 + $228,600
$317,900
2022
$4,314 (+13.1%)
$84,600 + $198,300
$282,900
2020
$3,814 (−8.8%)
$84,600 + $142,300
$226,900
2019
$4,181 (+9.9%)
$84,600 + $157,500
$242,100
2018
$3,804 (−4.7%)
$84,100 + $132,800
$216,900
2017
$3,990 (−7.5%)
$77,800 + $143,500
$221,300
2016
$4,313 (+0.6%)
$77,800 + $157,500
$235,300
2015
$4,288 (+3.9%)
$88,500 + $159,500
$248,000
2014
$4,128 (+2.8%)
$88,500 + $155,300
$243,800
2013
$4,016 (+9.8%)
$88,500 + $157,100
$245,600
2012
$3,656 (+2.5%)
$78,400 + $155,200
$233,600
2011
$3,566 (+0.1%)
$78,400 + $160,900
$239,300
2010
$3,561 (+0.6%)
$83,500 + $165,700
$249,200
2009
$3,540
$83,400 + $183,800
$267,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.