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$651,951$504 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $602,000 on Aug 17, 2023

21 JAMES RD

STERLING, MA 01564
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,294 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.
2.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$652K
$623K low$681K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$602,000 · Aug 17, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,410 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$590,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$215,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$375,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$573,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$645,715

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.Raised Ranch
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.47
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(15)

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 SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Houghton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.1 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

21 James 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 78% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Sterling 01564
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Sterling 01564
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Sterling 01564

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

This home
$261K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 60% 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$651,951
CheaperTypical $593,583Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$504
CheaperTypical $327Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,294 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size2.47 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 21 James Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 01564Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$651,95160% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$504almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,294 ft²19% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.47 ac78% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than197848% of homes59% of homes

About 21 James Rd

How much is 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA is $651,951 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $623,381 to $680,521. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA last sell?

21 James Rd, Sterling, MA last sold on Aug 17, 2023 for $602,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA?

21 James Rd, Sterling, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,294 square feet of living space and a 2.47-acre lot.

When was 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA built?

21 James Rd, Sterling, MA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA?

21 James Rd, Sterling, MA is assigned to Chocksett Middle School (middle), rated A-; Houghton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA compare to other homes in Sterling 01564?

Among the 2,985 homes in Sterling 01564, it is worth more than 60% of them ($651,951 against a typical $593,583), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($504 against a typical $327), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,294 ft² against a typical 1,880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (2.47 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1978 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 78% 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 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 21 James Rd, Sterling, MA was $7,410. The county assessed it at $590,400.

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