Beautifully maintained Colonial privately set on a landscaped lot surrounded by mature trees, perennial gardens, and serene natural beauty. This spacious home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a sunlit 2-story foyer, hardwood flooring, formal living and dining rooms, and a comfortable family room with a striking stone fireplace. The kitchen opens to an expansive deck overlooking the private backyard retreat. Perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, and summer living! Enjoy a sparkling in-ground pool, large level lawn for recreation and yard games, a firepit area, and exceptional privacy. Pride of ownership shines throughout w/extensive updates including Buderus boiler (2015), oil tank (2022), roof (2017), hot water heater (2025), pool liner (2024), pool pump (2025), exterior paint (2025), driveway (2025), reconstructed sidewalks (2018), replacement window sills (2025), chimney cleaning (2025), and newer range (2024). Peacefully set back from the road, & convenient to major routes!
Pending
$679,900
97 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA 01523
3beds
1,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
1.39 Acres Lot
$691,900 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Striking stone fireplaceComfortable family roomFirepit areaExceptional privacyHardwood flooringSparkling in-ground poolPerennial gardens
- 35 days |
- 289 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathleen Evans 508-769-8514,
Keller Williams Pinnacle MetroWest 508-754-3020
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73524338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Closet - Double
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
- Level: Second
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,872
- Finished area below ground: 875
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.39 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3764082
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lancaster
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $614,100
- Annual tax amount: $10,465
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Exclusions: Washer & Dryer. Yard Decorations: White Lion And Boy/Girl Statues, Flower Planters, Deck Umbrella.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$691,900
$657,000 - $726,000
$4,418/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $679,900$363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Contingent | $679,900$363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524338 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,900+122.9%$363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524338 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2001 | Sold | $305,000$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,239 +0.9% | $571,700 +9% |
| 2024 | $9,154 +7.3% | $524,300 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $8,533 +3.1% | $496,400 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $8,276 +1.2% | $425,500 +4% |
| 2021 | $8,174 +6.3% | $409,100 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $7,690 +5.7% | $387,400 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $7,274 +4% | $368,300 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $6,991 +11.2% | $349,900 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $6,287 +5.1% | $321,600 +0.9% |
| 2015 | $5,981 +4.9% | $318,800 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $5,703 +0.7% | $301,600 +1.6% |
| 2013 | $5,663 +0.1% | $296,800 -5.8% |
| 2012 | $5,655 +1.6% | $315,200 -3% |
| 2011 | $5,566 +3.6% | $324,900 -2.8% |
| 2010 | $5,372 +5.2% | $334,300 -2.8% |
| 2009 | $5,105 +5.5% | $344,000 -3% |
| 2008 | $4,837 -1.7% | $354,600 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $4,919 +3.6% | $357,200 +1.9% |
| 2006 | $4,746 -6.2% | $350,500 -1.9% |
| 2005 | $5,061 +1.7% | $357,400 +21.1% |
| 2004 | $4,977 +12.1% | $295,200 |
| 2003 | $4,440 +32.7% | $295,200 +33.3% |
| 2000 | $3,347 | $221,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01523
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mary Rowlandson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10Luther Burbank Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10Nashoba Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mary Rowlandson Elem (Pk -5)
- Middle: Luther Burbank (6 -8)
- High: Nashoba Regional (9 -12)
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