Last Sold Price
3 beds2,000 sqft$271/sqft
1 N Cove Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

Description

Paradise found! 7+ ACRES of park-like privacy, steps from Lake Waushacum town beach! Experience this well-planned custom contemporary home, designed for function and passive solar energy efficiency. Over 2000 s.f. living space in the meticulous two level house, with screened porch overlooking yard, balcony off master bedroom, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living/dining/kitchen combination with views. Cozy den with woodstove/fireplace is perfect on snowy days. Attached oversized two car garage. The south facing...Paradise found! 7+ ACRES of park-like privacy, steps from Lake Waushacum town beach! Experience this well-planned custom contemporary home, designed for function and passive solar energy efficiency. Over 2000 s.f. living space in the meticulous two level house, with screened porch overlooking yard, balcony off master bedroom, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living/dining/kitchen combination with views. Cozy den with woodstove/fireplace is perfect on snowy days. Attached oversized two car garage. The south facing sliding glass door window walls are fitted with insulated solar shades which operate automatically on a sun sensor. The ceramic tile covered insulated concrete floor stores sun's heat to radiate later. Two cords of wood in stove plus $100/month average electric bill equals economy. The huge, detached 2.5 story garage/barn (28x32) offers high doors, 9000 lb. 2 post lift, and wood fired forced hot air furnace. Etc! Etc!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/20/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Linda Marble Gurney • Keller Williams Realty North Central
  2. Listed by Kelly Kurtz • Keller Williams Realty North Central

Property Details for 1 North Cove Road

Status
MLS #
72675606
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$6,532 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1985
Town
Sterling
Area
MA-Sterling
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style
Garden, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
4
Open Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
10

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$495,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

Sterling, MA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Acres
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty North Central, Linda Marble Gurney; Keller Williams Realty North Central, Kelly Kurtz

Sold By Compass, The Roach & Sherman Team

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Building Information for 1 North Cove Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size7.29 AC / 317,552 SF

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$3,299 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,755

Property Taxes

$544

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1 North Cove Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2000.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Wachusett Reg
  • Neighborhood: Near town beach
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Slider, Closet, Den, Office, Central Vacuum, Internet Available - DSL
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Internet Available - DSL
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Garden, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Other (See Remarks), Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Central, Radiant, Electric, Wood, Passive Solar, Wood Stove, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck,Slider,Closet - Double
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Attic Access
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cabinets - Upgraded,Vestibule
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00129 L:00025,3430916
  • Assessments: $388,600
  • Book: 19053
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: Multi Fam
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Frontage: 571.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 1 North Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72675606

$542,000
Jun 26, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72675606

Jun 26, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72675606

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72675606

$542,000
06/26/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72675606

06/26/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72675606

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 North Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand$183,200Additions$377,100Total$560,300
Tax Record2025$7,217 ($601 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtStories1Lot Size316,681 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1983CountyWORCESTERAPNSTER M:00129 L:00025

Schools near 1 North Cove Road

This home is within Wachusett School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Houghton Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Chocksett Middle School
Public5 to 8

Wachusett Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Thomas Prince School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1 North Cove Road, Sterling, MA 01564
$542,000
3
2,000
317,552
3
3
2,219
123,710
$49,900
3
1.5
1,664
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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty North Central, Linda Marble Gurney; Keller Williams Realty North Central, Kelly Kurtz

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