499 Sterling Rd

Lancaster, MA 01523

$480,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2,250 Sq. Ft.
$213 / Sq. Ft.
2,250
Sq. Ft.
$213
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 2/11/20
Sold 2/11/20

Description

GREAT BONES, HISTORIC GENES The original owners built a summer estate in the 1880s on 100+ acres in Lancaster. The last descendant demolished the main house in the early 1900s, then converted the property now offered—originally built as the family’s private bowling alley. Today, the brick residence offers half-moon windows, wood carvings, walnut/oak floors and 24+ species of spectacular trees on 3.86 acres. Remaining acreage was donated as conservation land with trails (some horse-friendly). Until...GREAT BONES, HISTORIC GENES The original owners built a summer estate in the 1880s on 100+ acres in Lancaster. The last descendant demolished the main house in the early 1900s, then converted the property now offered—originally built as the family’s private bowling alley. Today, the brick residence offers half-moon windows, wood carvings, walnut/oak floors and 24+ species of spectacular trees on 3.86 acres. Remaining acreage was donated as conservation land with trails (some horse-friendly). Until 2019, the property was a rental. The attached brick carriage house and garage with cobblestone floors need work, but the results (master suite, studio, office, guest suite?) could be wonderful. Potential for pool, barn, stables? Close to Route 2, I-190, MBTA Fitchburg line to Boston. MLS attachment has more pictures, tree species, and updates (roof, window, installation of five mini-splits). If you want a project worthy of your investment, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
  1. Listed by Judith Carlough • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 499 Sterling Road

Town
Lancaster
Area
MA-Lancaster
Architectural Style
Carriage House, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Garden, Carriage House, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING CLOSED: 02/11/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 499 Sterling Road

StatusSold
MLS #72535330
Days on Market107
Taxes$5,171 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1880
CountyWorcester County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Judith Carlough

Sold By Bridge Realty, James Holyoak

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Building Information for 499 Sterling Road

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size3.86 AC / 168,141 SF

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$2,823 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,392

Property Taxes

$431

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 499 Sterling Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2250.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mary Rowlandson
  • High School: Nashoba Reg'l
  • Middle School: Luther Burbank
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Other (See Remarks), Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Oil, Electric, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage, Other (See Remarks)
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: All information from owner's best knowledge and public records. Buyer to perform due diligence. Home being sold AS IS. See disclosure attachment about planned electrical upgrades and other updates. Consult town hall regarding permits. Property was converted to residence approx 1938.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3763388
  • Assessments: $261,800
  • Book: 19746
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 499 Sterling Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72535330

$480,000—
Dec 16, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72535330

—
Dec 16, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72535330

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72535330

$480,000
12/16/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72535330

—
12/16/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72535330

—

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

Public Records for 499 Sterling Road

Taxable ValueLand$141,200Additions$346,400Total$487,600
Tax Record2025$7,880 ($657 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,526 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,526 SqFtStories2Lot Size168,142 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1980CountyWORCESTERAPNLANC M:041.0 B:0000 L:0008.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 499 Sterling Road

This home is within Nashoba School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mary Rowlandson Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Luther Burbank Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nashoba Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
RFK Don Watson Academy
Private - 4 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mary Rowlandson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Luther Burbank Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nashoba Regional High School
Public9 to 12

RFK Don Watson Academy
Private4 to 12

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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Judith Carlough

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