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$569,929$177 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

16 HOUGHTON RD

STERLING, MA 01564
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,213 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$570K
$525K low$615K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,322 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$490,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$392,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$664,620

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Chocksett Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Houghton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.9 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.2 mi

District: Wachusett School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01564These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.37
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.261 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,296
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,931
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

16 Houghton Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 67% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Sterling 01564
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Sterling 01564
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Sterling 01564
  • Older than 90% of homes in Sterling 01564

What homes are worth in Sterling 01564

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$276K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Sterling 01564.

How it measures up in Sterling 01564

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling 01564.

Estimated value$569,929
CheaperTypical $594,610Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,213 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,908 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 16 Houghton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 01564Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$569,92945% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$177almost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than3,213 ft²93% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac6% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192610% of homes22% of homes

About 16 Houghton Rd

How much is 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA is $569,929 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $524,777 to $615,081. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA last sell?

16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA?

16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,213 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA built?

16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA?

16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA is assigned to Chocksett Middle School (middle), rated B+; Houghton Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Wachusett Regional High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wachusett School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA compare to other homes in Sterling 01564?

Among the 2,985 homes in Sterling 01564, it is worth more than 45% of them ($569,929 against a typical $594,610), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($177 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,213 ft² against a typical 1,908 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1926 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 67% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Houghton Rd, Sterling, MA was $6,322. The county assessed it at $490,800.

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