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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $367,500 on Mar 30, 2017

487 STERLING ST

LANCASTER, MA 01523
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,944 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.
4.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
1
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.$367,500 · Mar 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,576 (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.$778,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$135,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$643,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.53 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.54
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(13)

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 SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 mi
M
Luther Burbank Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Nashoba Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 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

487 Sterling St 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 Lancaster 01523
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Lancaster 01523
  • Older than 87% of homes in Worcester County

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 area4,944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,809 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 487 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 01523Worcester County
Living areabigger than4,944 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4.54 ac93% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than190014% of homes13% of homes

About 487 Sterling St

When did 487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA last sell?

487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA last sold on Mar 30, 2017 for $367,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA?

487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,944 square feet of living space and a 4.54-acre lot.

When was 487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA built?

487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA?

487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA is assigned to Mary Rowlandson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Luther Burbank Middle School (middle), rated A; 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 487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA compare to other homes in Lancaster 01523?

Among the 2,430 homes in Lancaster 01523, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,944 ft² against a typical 1,809 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (4.54 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1900 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 487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA was $12,576. The county assessed it at $778,200.

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