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$365,347$310 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $325,000 on Dec 13, 2023

5 STERLING ST

LEICESTER, MA 01524
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,180 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$365K
$341K low$390K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Dec 13, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,385 (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.$287,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(16)

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
Leicester Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Leicester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Leicester Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi

District: Leicester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01524These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.413 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,656
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 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.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Leicester 01524
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Leicester 01524
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Leicester 01524
  • Older than 80% of homes in Leicester 01524

What homes are worth in Leicester 01524

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

This home
$232K$749K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Leicester 01524.

How it measures up in Leicester 01524

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leicester 01524.

Estimated value$365,347
CheaperTypical $441,641Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$310
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 01524Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$365,34721% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31075% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,180 ft²20% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac2% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than194020% of homes28% of homes

About 5 Sterling St

How much is 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA is $365,347 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $341,078 to $389,616. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA last sell?

5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA last sold on Dec 13, 2023 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA?

5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,180 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA built?

5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA?

5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA is assigned to Leicester Middle School (middle), rated C+; Leicester High School (high), rated C-; Leicester Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Leicester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA compare to other homes in Leicester 01524?

Among the 2,314 homes in Leicester 01524, it is worth more than 21% of them ($365,347 against a typical $441,641), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($310 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,180 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1940 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 19% 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 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Sterling St, Leicester, MA was $3,385. The county assessed it at $287,600.

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