137 Princeton Rd
Sterling, MA 01564
$619,900
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This is anything but an ordinary home. Designed as a passive solar, earth-sheltered residence, this truly one-of-a-kind property combines thoughtful architecture, natural elements, and energy-conscious design to create a living environment unlike anything you’ll find in a traditional home. The south-facing design uses a direct-gain passive solar system, allowing sunlight to enter through expansive glass and warm the tile apron within the home. Carefully designed arched overhangs help control the amount of direct sunlight entering the living spaces while allowing the tile to absorb and retain warmth. The earth-sheltered construction further helps moderate temperature changes throughout the seasons, with supplemental propane heat provided by a propane stove in the living room and baseboards in select rooms. Inside, the unique architecture is paired with a spacious and functional floor plan. The home offers 2–3 bedrooms, including a generously sized primary bedroom, along with two full baths. At the heart of the home is a large, open kitchen and family room, creating a comfortable central gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. An oversized two-car garage provides plenty of additional room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or outdoor equipment. One of the home's most fascinating features is its living roof. Rather than conventional shingles, the roof is covered in a natural mixture of grasses, wildflowers, daffodils, and even blueberry bushes, allowing the home to blend beautifully into its surroundings. Solar domes bring natural light from above, creating an interior that feels surprisingly ...
+ Read More| Listing ID: | 73586760 |
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| List Price: | $619,900 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | New |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 2,175 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,720 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 78,408 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 1.8 |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary, Ranch, Other (See Remarks) |
| City: | Sterling |
| County Or Parish: | Worcester |
| Postal Code: | 01564 |
| Year Built: | 1982 |
| Appliances: | Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator |
| Cooling: | Other |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Electric, Propane, Passive Solar |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Oversized, Paved Drive, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Roof: | Vegetation/Garden |
| Laundry Features: | First Floor |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2710 |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-05 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 1.8 |
| Rooms Total: | 5 |
| Green Energy Generation: | Solar |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | false |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Community Features: | Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School |
| Exterior Features: | Patio |
| Interior Features: | Entrance Foyer, Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | M:0095 B:0000 L:0031, 3432508 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Private Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range |
| Waterfront Features: | Lake/Pond |
| Zoning: | RRF |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Houghton Elementary |
| Exclusions: | Reeds Ferry Shed At End Of Driveway Is Excluded. Tent Covering Will Stay. |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| High School: | Wachusett High |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Chocksett Middle |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Foundation Area: | 2,175 |
| Color: | Grey |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | Yes |
| Laundry Dimen: | 14X8 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $285.01 |
| Page: | 0071 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $285.01 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Original List Price: | $619,900 |
| Parking Total: | 12 |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 90 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bidet |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 10 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 9 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 54 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 9 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 6 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 180 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | First |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 165 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Vinyl |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | First |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 11 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $100.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 10 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 10 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 140 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 14 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 10 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 360 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood |
| Room Living Room Length: | 24 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 15 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 256 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 16 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | First |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 16 |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Sign On Property?: | Yes |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $455,800 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Building Area Total: | 2,175 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 2,175 |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 10 |
| Living Area Source: | Public Record |
| Adu: | N |
| Title5: | A |
| Beachfront Flag: | Yes |
Listing Courtesy of: Karen Packard Real Estate Inc.
Listing Agent: Karen Packard
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