If you appreciate the charm of fixer-uppers, this Sterling home offers great potential. Situated on a dead-end road with two private, wooded acres and two ponds on the property, it provides a peaceful setting. Inside, the bright dining and living area features exposed beam ceilings, hardwood floors, skylights, and a brick fireplace. The first floor also includes a family room/home office, a spacious eat-in kitchen, a full bath, and a laundry room. Multiple outdoor spaces with deck, balcony, and porch. The second level offers three bedrooms, a second bath, and access to a walk-up attic that has 3 partially finished rooms. A converted 2-car garage is now a shed plus additional living space. With its character and possibilities, this home is a great opportunity at a competitive price. Enjoy the charm of Sterling with its small-town feel, scenic nature, and easy access to Sterling Beach for summer fun by the lake!
Sold for $376,000
$376,000
12 Gates Ter, Sterling, MA 01564
3beds
1,780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
2 Acres Lot
$389,100 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$3,255 Estimated rent
Home value
$389,100
Estimated sales range
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Brick fireplacePrivate wooded acresDead-end roadExposed beam ceilingsHardwood floorsMultiple outdoor spacesSpacious eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kali Hogan Delorey Team 978-807-7784,
RE/MAX Journey 978-365-6116,
Kali Hogan Delorey 978-807-7784
Bought with:
Jennifer Juliano
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73403246
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 4 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 7 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 275
- Dimensions: 25 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,780
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,780
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Balcony, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: M:00148 L:00017,3431264
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $337,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,489
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
- Exclusions: Grandfather Clock; Roll Top Desk
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | Sold | $376,000+0.3%$211/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73403246 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Contingent | $375,000$211/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73403246 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000-6.2%$211/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73403246 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listing removed | $399,900$225/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341298 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$225/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341298 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Price change | $399,900-4.8%$225/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341298 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,900$236/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341298 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,753 +5.9% | $369,000 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $4,489 -6.2% | $337,300 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $4,785 +17.7% | $334,600 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $4,066 -0.3% | $266,600 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $4,080 +4.6% | $247,000 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $3,902 +2.8% | $232,100 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $3,794 +3.5% | $219,700 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $3,666 +7.4% | $209,000 +10.4% |
| 2017 | $3,413 -2.3% | $189,300 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $3,494 +8.7% | $190,600 +2.5% |
| 2015 | $3,214 +5.3% | $185,900 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $3,051 +2.1% | $180,200 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $2,987 -4.6% | $182,700 -8.6% |
| 2012 | $3,130 +2.1% | $200,000 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $3,065 -2% | $205,700 -6% |
| 2010 | $3,128 -6% | $218,900 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $3,327 +7.4% | $251,100 +2.3% |
| 2008 | $3,099 +0.1% | $245,400 -8.8% |
| 2007 | $3,096 -7.6% | $269,000 -7% |
| 2006 | $3,351 -1.5% | $289,100 +10.8% |
| 2005 | $3,401 +23.5% | $261,000 +19.5% |
| 2004 | $2,753 +10.6% | $218,500 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $2,490 +24.1% | $201,600 +61.9% |
| 2000 | $2,007 | $124,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01564
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Houghton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Chocksett Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Wachusett Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Houghton
- Middle: Chocksett
- High: Wachusett
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- Sterling
- 01564
- 12 Gates Ter
