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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $174,000 on Sep 19, 2012

28 STERLING RD

LANCASTER, MA 01523
6
Beds
4
Baths
4,514 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$174,000 · Sep 19, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,758 (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.$665,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$553,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWORCESTER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

E
Mary Rowlandson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi
M
Luther Burbank Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Nashoba Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Nashoba School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01523These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,826
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,338
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

28 Sterling 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Lancaster 01523

How it measures up in Lancaster 01523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 01523.

Living area4,514 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,806 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 28 Sterling Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 01523Worcester County
Living areabigger than4,514 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac47% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than190514% of homes14% of homes

About 28 Sterling Rd

When did 28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA last sell?

28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA last sold on Sep 19, 2012 for $174,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA?

28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,514 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA built?

28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA?

28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA is assigned to Mary Rowlandson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Luther Burbank Middle School (middle), rated B+; Nashoba Regional High School (high), rated A. All sit in Nashoba School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA compare to other homes in Lancaster 01523?

Among the 2,430 homes in Lancaster 01523, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,514 ft² against a typical 1,806 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1905 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Sterling Rd, Lancaster, MA was $10,758. The county assessed it at $665,700.

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