Set beyond a charming stone wall lies this well maintained ranch home with delightful in-law apartment. The cabinet-packed kitchen with ample counter prep area & garden window flows into a formal dining room graced with beautiful wainscoting. Watch snow fall through the picture window while gathering around the cozy fireplace. Welcome visitors into the spacious mudroom or use as an office, playroom or hobby space. 3 bedrooms & a full bath complete the 1st floor. The walk-out finished lower level with separate entrance boasts a fireplaced family room, a sunny eat-in kitchen, full bath & bonus room with double closet. Gather on the sprawling deck overlooking the large backyard & abutting woodlands. Enjoy the beauty of handsome hardwood floors, the ease of low maintenance vinyl & brick siding, the convenience of an oversized 2 car garage with substantial storage & the luxury of Buderus heat. Benefit from great schools & excellent access to commuter routes & nearby shopping. A gem!
Sold for $550,250
$550,250
185 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
3beds
2,488sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.45 Acres Lot
$617,900 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,287 Estimated rent
Home value
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Separate entranceAmple counter prep areaSubstantial storageGreat schoolsBrick sidingCharming stone wallHandsome hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Kotlarz Group 978-502-5862,
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest 978-369-5775,
Deborah Kotlarz 978-502-5862
Bought with:
Janice Hoffman
Signs of Success Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73192664
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Vinyl, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Chair Rail, Wainscoting
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Family room
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 12 x 22
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Slider, Breezeway, Closet - Double, Kitchen, Mud Room, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,488
- Total interior livable area: 2,488 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved, Unpaved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Satellite Dish, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 3763405
- Zoning: R
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, 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: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $426,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,335
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Exclusions: Lower Level Refrigerator
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2024 | Sold | $550,250+37.9%$221/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73192664 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2024 | Contingent | $399,000$160/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73192664 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $399,000+88.2%$160/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73192664 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/1999 | Sold | $212,000+55.9%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/1996 | Sold | $136,000-2.5%$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/1991 | Sold | $139,500$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,844 -1.7% | $485,400 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $7,977 +8.8% | $456,900 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $7,335 +8.2% | $426,700 +22.4% |
| 2022 | $6,778 +2.9% | $348,500 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $6,585 +1% | $329,600 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $6,523 +7.9% | $328,600 +7.3% |
| 2019 | $6,047 +7.3% | $306,200 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $5,636 +6.8% | $282,100 +4.6% |
| 2016 | $5,275 +4.7% | $269,800 +0.4% |
| 2015 | $5,039 +3% | $268,600 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $4,892 +3.1% | $258,700 +4% |
| 2013 | $4,747 -3.9% | $248,800 -9.7% |
| 2012 | $4,942 +2.6% | $275,500 -2.1% |
| 2011 | $4,819 +2.8% | $281,300 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $4,686 +5.2% | $291,600 -2.8% |
| 2009 | $4,453 +2.6% | $300,100 -5.7% |
| 2008 | $4,339 +1.3% | $318,100 +2.2% |
| 2007 | $4,285 +5.5% | $311,200 +3.7% |
| 2006 | $4,063 +0.8% | $300,100 +5.4% |
| 2005 | $4,031 +15.1% | $284,700 +37.1% |
| 2004 | $3,502 +12.1% | $207,700 |
| 2003 | $3,124 +35.8% | $207,700 +36.4% |
| 2000 | $2,301 | $152,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Lancaster
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mary Rowlandson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Luther Burbank Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Nashoba Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mary Rowlandson
- Middle: Luther Burbank
- High: Nashoba Reg.
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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