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Listing broker remarks

Motivated seller has made a significant price adjustment AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR BUYERS.! Loads of charm in this antique cape farmhouse style home. The front porch welcomes you to sit awhile. First floor features an open concept kitchen and dining room featuring a bay window and a charming fireplace that had been adapted for a woodstove that is no longer connected, it is for decorative purposes only. The space creates a cozy, relaxing area to have your meals and morning coffee.. 1.5 baths on first floor. Living room with slider out to the deck in the backyard. Beamed ceilings add extra charm! Off the kitchen is an office/den with old wide pine floors and decorative only stove/ fireplace. The second floor has 1 full bath, skylights in 2 of the bedrooms, primary bedroom has a decorative only fireplace. Good closet space, old wide pine floors, whole house fan and pull down stairs to the attic The backyard is an oasis with room to roam, and entertain, flower gardens galore and beautiful spaces. This country home also has a detached 2 car barn/garage with loft. Title v passed, well water. Could use some updates. A great opportunity for the antique home lover! Great commuter location. Seller is having electric heat installed in 2nd floor bedrooms and bath.— StartPoint Realty

Key details

  • 1,408 sq ft
  • 1.00 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $312 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠0⁠6⁠9⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
38 Laurelwood Rd
Town
Sterling, MA
ZIP
01564
Deed (Bk/Pg)
8686 / 171

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Neighborhood: Sterling

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.