This move in ready home is located in a peaceful setting along country roads. Step inside to an open concept living space, highlighted by vaulted ceilings that create an airy, expansive feel. The sun-drenched living room with a working fireplace offers a warm, inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and gatherings. This home features 3 bedrooms and an updated bath. Lower lever has a workshop, laundry area, 2 car heated garage, basement storage and brand new heating system. Spacious sunroom provides a versatile space, bathed in natural light, perfect for entertaining or unwinding while enjoying views of your beautiful, private backyard. Large, flat yard adorned with an array of fruit trees and berry bushes, perfect for gardening enthusiasts. Enjoy the convenience of raised beds, ready for planting your favorite vegetables & herbs. Experience the best of both indoor & outdoor living in this serene and spacious home. Please submit offers by Monday 6/3 at 5pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
5.2 acresLot Size
$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Timea Godor• LAER Realty Partners
Bought with Stephanie Jones• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
Enjoy wildlife galore next to a babbling brook on 5.2 acres in Sterling! Strawberries, black and red raspberries, apple and pear trees, with trails from the rear of the lot to Heywood reservoir (<1 mile) and Sholan Farm (orchard and farm stand)! 5 minutes to 190; Mt. Wachusett, Davis Farmland, supermarkets, hospitals, Rt. 2/117 within 15 minutes; 25 minutes to 495 and Worcester. Vaulted ceilings throughout, butcher block cutout bar height table, and converted sunroom make the inside of the house feel as big as the outside! House needs updated kitchen and some cosmetics (e.g. flooring), but since 2014 has had new/renovated (partially) raised septic system, electrical service, bathroom, siding, roof, oil tank, some windows and doors. Heated 2 car garage, upgraded sump pump system, backup generator (manual transfer), washer/dryer hookup. All contracts due by 3/11 for final consideration.
MLS PIN #71567339
Jan 8, 2014
Sold
$205,000
$117/sq ft
Oct 20, 2013
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2013
Relisted
—
Aug 15, 2013
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2013
Listed
$225,000
$128/sq ft
+10
Clean, neat and move-in ready! Move-in in time to enjoy the fall in front of a big, brick fireplace at the end of your large living room. Come home to your heated garage and never have to brave the winter elements before entering your house! This house is meticulously maintained and has so many great features and options to the layout: huge glassed in porch off the dining/kitchen area - set up your Thanksgiving table here and feed 20 people if you want!!, high ceilings, good sized bedrooms, breakfast bar in the kitchen...(great place for homework), double sinks in the bathroom, workbench, utility room with laundry between living area and garage - have a small office area or create a great playroom - all on 5+ acres in Sterling!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,215 (+9.6%)
$163,200 + $201,500
$364,700
2022
$4,758 (−0.8%)
$141,400 + $170,600
$312,000
2021
$4,797 (+2.4%)
$141,400 + $149,000
$290,400
2020
$4,683 (−1.2%)
$141,400 + $137,200
$278,600
2019
$4,741 (+6.4%)
$141,400 + $133,100
$274,500
2018
$4,457 (+1.2%)
$147,500 + $106,600
$254,100
2017
$4,403 (+8.2%)
$137,000 + $107,200
$244,200
2016
$4,069 (+6.6%)
$137,000 + $85,000
$222,000
2015
$3,816 (−2.6%)
$130,800 + $89,900
$220,700
2014
$3,919 (−11.4%)
$130,800 + $100,700
$231,500
2013
$4,423 (−1.3%)
$139,300 + $131,200
$270,500
2012
$4,482 (+3.2%)
$142,800 + $143,600
$286,400
2011
$4,345 (+0.9%)
$142,800 + $148,800
$291,600
2010
$4,306 (+10.1%)
$150,200 + $151,100
$301,300
2009
$3,910
$150,200 + $144,900
$295,100
Tax history for 197 Upper North Row Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,215 (+9.6%)
$163,200 + $201,500
$364,700
2022
$4,758 (−0.8%)
$141,400 + $170,600
$312,000
2021
$4,797 (+2.4%)
$141,400 + $149,000
$290,400
2020
$4,683 (−1.2%)
$141,400 + $137,200
$278,600
2019
$4,741 (+6.4%)
$141,400 + $133,100
$274,500
2018
$4,457 (+1.2%)
$147,500 + $106,600
$254,100
2017
$4,403 (+8.2%)
$137,000 + $107,200
$244,200
2016
$4,069 (+6.6%)
$137,000 + $85,000
$222,000
2015
$3,816 (−2.6%)
$130,800 + $89,900
$220,700
2014
$3,919 (−11.4%)
$130,800 + $100,700
$231,500
2013
$4,423 (−1.3%)
$139,300 + $131,200
$270,500
2012
$4,482 (+3.2%)
$142,800 + $143,600
$286,400
2011
$4,345 (+0.9%)
$142,800 + $148,800
$291,600
2010
$4,306 (+10.1%)
$150,200 + $151,100
$301,300
2009
$3,910
$150,200 + $144,900
$295,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,346
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3431705
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
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: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved