Sold for $495,000

$495,000

271 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA 01523

3beds

2,000sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1959

0.37 Acres Lot

$499,600 Zestimate^®

$248/sqft

$3,381 Estimated rent

Home value

$499,600

$460,000 - $545,000

$3,381/mo

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What's special

Charming Mid-Century style ranch in Lancaster! This sprawling home boasts 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and sits on a .37-acre lot. A stone wall lines the front yard, and a wraparound driveway leads to both an attached1-car garage and a detached 1-car garage. Inside, the living room features gorgeous hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and large sunny windows. The open concept dining room connects to a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an eat-in area, and access to the back porch. The main level includes the primary bedroom, a second bedroom, and a full bath. The finished lower level offers a third bedroom, a half bath, a large laundry/utility room, and a bonus room with a bar, leading to an enclosed porch and backyard oasis. The fenced backyard includes an inground pool, a patio, and a large storage shed—perfect for entertaining or relaxing! Updates include new roof 2022. Solar installed 2023. Conveniently located on Rt 62, close to I-190.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: First
Area: 168
Dimensions: 12 x 14

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: First
Area: 140
Dimensions: 10 x 14

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl
Level: Basement
Area: 117
Dimensions: 9 x 13

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First
Area: 49
Dimensions: 7 x 7

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
Level: Basement
Area: 21
Dimensions: 7 x 3

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 126
Dimensions: 9 x 14

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
Level: Main,First
Area: 240
Dimensions: 20 x 12

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
Level: First
Area: 264
Dimensions: 22 x 12

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Features

Breakfast Bar / Nook, Bonus Room
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,000
Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,179
Finished area below ground: 821

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Attached, Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio, Covered
Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: In Ground
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.37 Acres

Details

Parcel number: M:040.0 B:0000 L:0032.0,3763344
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1959

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Lancaster

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/3/2025	Sold	$495,000-1%$248/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73426075 Report a problem
9/4/2025	Listed for sale	$499,900+163.1%$250/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73426075 Report a problem
7/31/2015	Sold	$190,000$95/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,862 -1.8%	$424,600 +6%
2024	$6,991 +8.3%	$400,400 +6.6%
2023	$6,457 +8.4%	$375,600 +22.6%
2022	$5,958 +2.4%	$306,300 +5.2%
2021	$5,818 +7.2%	$291,200 +6.5%
2020	$5,429 +6.1%	$273,500 +5.6%
2019	$5,117 +7.4%	$259,100 +8.6%
2018	$4,765 +6.6%	$238,500 +4.3%
2016	$4,471 +4.4%	$228,700 +0.2%
2015	$4,281 +3.9%	$228,200 +4.7%
2014	$4,120 +2.4%	$217,900 +3.3%
2013	$4,024 -3.6%	$210,900 -9.4%
2012	$4,176 +1%	$232,800 -3.6%
2011	$4,135 +2.8%	$241,400 -3.6%
2010	$4,022 +4%	$250,300 -3.9%
2009	$3,866 +6.6%	$260,500 -2%
2008	$3,626 -1.4%	$265,800 -0.5%
2007	$3,679 +8%	$267,200 +6.2%
2006	$3,408 +2.5%	$251,700 +7.2%
2005	$3,325 +12.8%	$234,800 +34.2%
2004	$2,949 +12.1%	$174,900
2003	$2,630 +23.5%	$174,900 +24.1%
2000	$2,129	$140,900