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Last sold for $610,000 on Aug 29, 2017

5 FERN LN

STERLING, MA 01564
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,664 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.
4.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$610,000 · Aug 29, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,664 (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.$905,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$196,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$708,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$932,045

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.Colonial
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.50
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(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.

E
Houghton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.6 mi
M
Chocksett Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 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

5 Fern Ln 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 96% of homes in Sterling 01564
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Worcester County
  • Newer than 95% 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 area3,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,908 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size4.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 5 Fern Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 01564Worcester County
Living areabigger than3,664 ft²96% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.5 ac89% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than201393% of homes95% of homes

About 5 Fern Ln

When did 5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA last sell?

5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA last sold on Aug 29, 2017 for $610,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA?

5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,664 square feet of living space and a 4.50-acre lot.

When was 5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA built?

5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA?

5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA is assigned to Houghton Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Chocksett Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA compare to other homes in Sterling 01564?

Among the 2,985 homes in Sterling 01564, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,664 ft² against a typical 1,908 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (4.5 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2013 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 5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Fern Ln, Sterling, MA was $11,664. The county assessed it at $905,600.

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