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Sterling is a small, mainly residential community set in the foothills of Mount Wachusett in central Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1781, the town is named for the Earl of Sterling, a Scottish lord. At various times in its history, clocks, hats, cider, pottery and other goods have been manufactured in Sterling, but until recently it has been mostly a farming community of rolling hills, pastures and some spectacular views of Mount Wachusett. Sterling is the home of Mary Sawyer of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" fame. There is a statue of the lamb in the Town Common which attracts many visitors. Sterling is also the home of the Butterick dress pattern, which was originally designed and patented by Ebenezer Butterick in 1896.
The Town of Sterling is centrally located between the cities of Worcester and Fitchburg and is easily accessible to each by way of Route I-190. Residents enjoy the rural atmosphere of this pleasant town and also have easy access to museums, plays, Worcester Centrum activities and skiing at Mount Wachusett. Each year in early September, the Sterling Town Fair attracts people from far and near who enjoy the many attractions of the fair; horse and oxen pulls, game booths, rides, good food, and music.
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Spending/Student:
$6,683
Average SAT scores:
1621
Student/Teacher Ratios:
16 to 1
Community
Population:7,874 Median Income in town: $93,859 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 8.9 / 1,000
Violent: 0.8 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
55
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Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $291,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $366,750
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% change since 5 years ago: -26%
Avg single family tax bill:
$0
Transportation
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Miles to Boston:
48
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
65
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$269,900
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Sunny end unit with great yard space around it. Spacious open first floor.Hardwoods throughout the first floor. Cathedral ceilings and wood burning brick fireplace in the living room which flows to the dining area and kitchen. Granite countertops, upgraded cabinets and island with stools are just a few of the amenities in the kitchen. Slider out to the deck.First floor laundry. One car garage. Two spacious bedrooms upstairs. Master has a huge bath with tile, jetted tub and high ceilings. Pets ok
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,900
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Charming 3 bedroom home with plenty of character, in family neighborhood, just 2 miles from a highway connection. This lovely sun-splashed home has been meticulously maintained. Lots of living space, beautiful sunroom overlooks private yard abundant with flowering and fruit shrubs and vines. Low maintenance vinyl. Replacement windows, extra insulation ensures efficent energy use (under 400 gal for 2011/2012 winter). New flooring on the first floor, refinished pine on the second. Come and see!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$112,000
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Wooded privacy at the end of the Road. Six 1/2 acre lots being planned for your choice. This beautiful parcel backs up to Town of Sterling conservation land. The Neighborhood zoning allows 1/2 acre lots and the shape and site will allow good privacy, come and see. Excellent perc results suggest reasonable septic systems and Town water is available. Bring your plans to help make your selection of level or walk-out sites and enjoy the 'early bird' pricing. Builders welcome with package options.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$495,000
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Builders and Developers Alert! Wooded privacy at the end of the Road. 6 lots are now being planned. This beautiful parcel backs up to Town of Sterling conservation land. The Neighborhood zoning allows 1/2 acre lots and the shape and site allow good privacy, come and see. Excellent perc results suggest reasonable septic systems and Town water is available. Come find out why this a great deal. All agreements subject to final approvals.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$314,900
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BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LOT ON CORNER OF BLUEBERRY LANE*RECENT LANDSCAPING, OUTDOOR LIGHTING, DRIVEWAY AND PAVER WALKS*NEW ISLAND IN EAT IN KITCHEN*RECENT HARDWOOD FLOORS IN DINING ROOM*FRONT TO BACK LIVING/FAMILY ROOM*GENEROUS SIZED BEDROOMS*NEW VANITIES IN BATHS*1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY*DECK OVERLOOKING PRIVATE BACK YARD*OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED*BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED LOT!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$348,900
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WELCOME TO STERLING! Home of Mary Sawyer and the famous "Mary Had a Little Lamb!" This lovely 4-bedroom colonial has been well maintained by its current owners. Lots of room to roam for any young family and in a great neighborhood. Home has a spacious first floor for family living and generous sized bedrooms. Fully applianced kitchen and first level laundry. This home also has a sprinkler system, invisible dog fence, whole house fan, and central vac as well as basement that could be finished.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$164,900
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Price Reduced Again on this Great Home site on Great Pond Way. Discover a dramatic and special place for your new home on Fitch Pond, tucked away in the Eastern hills of Sterling off Chace Hill Road. Quiet and Private, one of only 5 homes approved on a protected Great Pond, no gas motors allowed. Conservation land adjacent. A great level lot off the paved drive, UGE, tel and cable, town water, 4 BR septic field installed, graded and ready for foundation. 3 other lots available from the 150's.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$154,900
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A New Price for a New Home site on Great Pond Way. Discover a dramatic and special place for your new home on Fitch Pond, tucked away in the Eastern hills of Sterling off Chace Hill Road. Quiet and Private, one of only 5 homes approved on a protected Great Pond, no gas motors allowed. Conservation land adjacent. Paved drive, UGE, tel + cable, town water, a 4 BR septic field, this site is graded and ready for your foundation. Bring your plans and build. 3 other lots available to choose from.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$168,900
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New With A View! A New Home site on Great Pond Way. An easy driveway leads up to a dramatic and special place that looks out over the pond and Eastern hills of Sterling off Chace Hill Road. Quiet and Private, one of only 5 homes approved on a protected Great Pond, no gas motors allowed. Conservation land adjacent. Paved drive, UGE, tel + cable, town water, a 4 BR septic field is in, the site is graded + ready for your foundation. Bring your plans and build. 3 other lots available to choose from.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$274,900
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3 BEDROOM 2 BATH CAPE NEAR TOWN CENTER * FULLY APPLIANCED KITCHEN UPDATED W/ CUSTOM CABINETS*BRIGHT OPEN BREAKFAST AREA LEADS TO GOOD SIZED DECK*FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS* FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH HARDWOODS*MASTER BEDROOM HAS LOADS OF CLOSET SPACE, HARDWOODS AND CEILING FAN*FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/FIREPLACE & WOOD STOVE INSERT* NEW FURNACE IN 2003* BONUS AREA OVER 2 CAR GARAGE WOULD MAKE GREAT MASTER SUITE!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$148,000
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Come Plan your New Home on a 4+ acre lot at the end of Fern Lane cul-de-sac. This extra wide site provides a big beautiful backyard with lots of privacy and sunny South-West exposure for future pool or recreation. Site has been cleared of recent storm damage and brush to encourage development. One of only 12 new lots still available in Sterling these premium sites are selling with great opportunities to create your new Home at current prices. Special incentives can help you build at reduced cost
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$154,000
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You will always enjoy the long views over orchard land to the rear of this great corner site. The Home will set well back with lots of lawn and a big grassy play area to the side, bring your garden tractor and plantings to take advantage of this open sunny choice. Runaway Brook still has good choices of premium lots for your new Home Construction ambition to make all your choices real. This great site has been cleared and has a stockpile of fill to use for grading. Don't wait and be too late!!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$250,000
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Come Home to White Oak Ridge at the top of an Orchard Hill that enjoys the highest elevation in Runaway Brook looking East. This premium site is simply the Best, with privacy at the end of your Drive and 180 degree views East and South over ponds below and Wachusett resevoir. Come express yourself with a very special Home Site and you will treasure the views forever. Special incentives offered to a decisive Buyer that can reduce site development costs.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$289,900
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Classic New England Colonial nestled on 1 private acre in the heart of Sterling. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, a front to back living room with coal/wood stove, with family room off, eat-in kitchen, and formal dining room with hdwds. The 1st floor has granite flooring with marble floored entry hall.2nd floor hosts ample sized bedroom all with hdwds. 2 car attached garage. Newer heating system and hot water tank. New septic design is being draw up and new system to be installed appox June 2012.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$415,000
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Exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for income generation, an in-law apartment, or storage of contractors equipment. Versatile ranch with 2846 SF of first floor living space including a legal apartment with separate utilities. Lower level with additional 1430+/-SF of finish with fireplace and kitchenette, plus 800+/- SFstorage/workshop area with garage door access. Many updates including 2 remodeled bathrooms, main roof, windows, etc. Private setting just steps from town beach.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,000
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NOT A SHORT SALE! QUICK CLOSING POSSIBLE! Beautiful 3 Bed 2 Bath Split Level on 1 Acre! Spacious Kitchen w/Corian Counters, Breakfast Bar & Pantry. Bright Living Room Features Gleaming HW Floors, Bow Windows & Woodstove. Access to Large Deck, Great For Summertime! Large Dining Room w/HW Floors. Master Bedroom w/Sliding Glass Doors Leading Out To Deck. Large Rec Room On Lower Level Complete w/Wet Bar! Plenty of Parking! 1 Car Attached/2 Car Detached! Located Near Parks, Trails & So Much More!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$225,000
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Unjique opportuity to own over 10 private ACRES of land in Sterling tht is close to town and highway access. Land is being sold as land with e4xisting house. The original house was added onto in 1989 with a second story master bedroom with vaulted celing thaqt overlooks the lovely back yard with established perennial gardens. See single family listing MLS#71366273. With correction of failed septic, perhaps house could be lived in while building a new home...
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$415,000
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Versatile and lovingly maintained custom ranch with 2846 SF of one-floor living including a legal rental or in-law apartment with separate utilities. Open floor plan, sun drenched four season room and fireplaced livingroom with lovely view, updated kitchen. Lower level with 1450+/- of finished living area with fireplace and kitchenette, plus storage/workshop area with garage door access. Very private setting on beautifully landscaped acre within walking distance to town beach.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$259,900
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FABULOUS HOME!! This home has been remodeled in the past few years. The kitchen boasts cathedral ceiling with skylights, cherry cabinets, corian counters, center island, pantry,slider to deck and large screened in porch (plexiglass inserts so porch can be used most of the year), large closets. Hardwoods gleam through out this home. 2 fireplaces, new bath, great yard for entertaining. Close to schools and easy highway access. A must to see before you buy anything else!!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,900
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SPACIOUS, YOUNG COLONIAL ON PRIVATE 2-ACRE LOT. Step through the new stained glass entryway into your warm and welcoming foyer. Continue into your large kitchen with center island and lots of counter&cabinet space. Grill and entertain on your huge deck. Relax by the fireplace in your sun-filled 22x22 great room with cathedral ceiling and recessed lighting. Retire to your master bedroom and take a jacuzzi. For the handyman, a fully heated & wired 20 x 14 workshop/outbuilding!
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