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5 beds4,176 sqft
321 Princeton Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
Est: $6,020/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.48 acresLot Size
1760Year Built
$245/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Richardson Tavern offers the individuality of historic New England architecture, thoughtfully reimagined for contemporary life. Set on 2.5 acres and surrounded by conservation land, this spacious five-bedroom residence has been carefully renovated for modern living. A beautifully updated kitchen and baths and restrained contemporary aesthetic sit comfortably alongside the classic architecture. Nine fireplaces, original mantels, doors and period details have been preserved, giving the interiors their...Richardson Tavern offers the individuality of historic New England architecture, thoughtfully reimagined for contemporary life. Set on 2.5 acres and surrounded by conservation land, this spacious five-bedroom residence has been carefully renovated for modern living. A beautifully updated kitchen and baths and restrained contemporary aesthetic sit comfortably alongside the classic architecture. Nine fireplaces, original mantels, doors and period details have been preserved, giving the interiors their distinctive character. The former ballroom, with its striking vaulted ceiling, is now an expansive family and entertaining room. Beyond the main residence, a three-story, 1,400 sq. ft. barn and separate 600 sq. ft. studio provide substantial additional space for gathering, working, fitness, art, hobbies or other pursuits. The setting is an important part of life here. Tennis, pickleball, basketball and baseball facilities and a farmers market are next door, while lakes, trails and skiing are a short drive away. Easy access to major routes connects the property to Worcester, Boston, airports and the wider region—offering a distinctly New England setting with convenient access to cultural, commercial and business centers. Once a tavern, the property also carries a remarkable history, with ties to George Washington and accounts of Lafayette and Paul Revere among its guests. A classic New England home whose history has been preserved, its interiors reconsidered, and its next chapter made distinctly contemporary. Updates include Roof (2021), Electric is 200 AMP, 11 zone heating system (approx. 2013), Oil tank (2020), kitchen completely renovated (2019), 5 bedroom septic system (2016), Bathrooms (2025), exterior paint (2025), dedicated heating/cooling system in ballroom (2025)
8 days on Market
  • Listed by: Judith Conway • OPEN DOOR Real Estate
Last updated: 09/21/2026 03:08 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73578324

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Property Information for 321 Princeton Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,570 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Sterling
  • Area: MA-Sterling
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Garden, Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1760
  • Lot Size: 2.48 AC / 107,811 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 4176.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Houghton
  • High School: Wachusett
  • Middle School: Chocksett
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Window Seat, Great Room, Wine Cellar, Home Office, Study, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Screens, Garden, Horses Permitted
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Farm
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Lake/Pond, Unknown To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Barn, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Barn, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 222.0625
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.583333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.25
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 218.402777777
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.416666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.166666666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 147.569444444
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.166666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.416666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 202.888888888
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.666666666
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.833333333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 220.763888888
  • Bedroom5 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.583333333
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.166666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 44.597222222
  • Bathroom1 Length: 14.083333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.166666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 24.305555555
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.833333333
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.166666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 220.763888888
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 15.583333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.166666666
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 442.444444444
  • Kitchen Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 30.166666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.666666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7'9X5'3
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 303.340277777
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.416666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.416666666
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 9 fireplaces,4 are functioning. Kitchen fireplace wood insert prevents others on that chimney from functioning.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:00098 L:00010,3432675
  • Assessments: $510,100
  • Book: 56308
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Rural
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Irregular
  • Frontage: 402.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 11
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Horse: Yes

Property History for 321 Princeton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73578324

$1,025,000—
Nov 15, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72029098

$295,000—
Sep 10, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72029098

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73578324

$1,025,000
11/15/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72029098

$295,000
09/10/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72029098

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

Public Records for 321 Princeton Road

Taxable ValueLand$156,000Additions$408,100Total$564,100
Tax Record2026$7,079 ($590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,176 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,064 SqFtStories2Lot Size60,984 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999CountyWORCESTERAPNSTER M:00098 L:00010

Schools near 321 Princeton Road

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

Wachusett Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Chocksett Middle School
Public5 to 8

Houghton Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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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321 Princeton Road is a single family home for sale in Sterling, MA 01564. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2026 by OPEN DOOR Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,025,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on November 15, 2016. This listing's school district is Wachusett School District. Nearby schools include Thomas Prince School, Wachusett Regional High School and Chocksett Middle School. 321 Princeton Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 4,176 sqft single family home built in 1760.

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