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Last sold for $422,000 on Aug 13, 2021

174 ROWLEY HILL RD

STERLING, MA 01564
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,336 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.
6.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$422,000 · Aug 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,159 (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.$633,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$480,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$542,355

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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 · 3.4 mi
E
Houghton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 3.4 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 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

174 Rowley Hill 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.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Sterling 01564

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

Living area2,336 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,888 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size6.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 174 Rowley Hill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 01564Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,336 ft²71% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.2 ac92% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than197036% of homes52% of homes

About 174 Rowley Hill Rd

When did 174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA last sell?

174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA last sold on Aug 13, 2021 for $422,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA?

174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,336 square feet of living space and a 6.20-acre lot.

When was 174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA built?

174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA?

174 Rowley Hill 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 174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA compare to other homes in Sterling 01564?

Among the 2,985 homes in Sterling 01564, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,336 ft² against a typical 1,888 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (6.2 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1970 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 174 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA was $8,159. The county assessed it at $633,500.

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