1 day on Rocket
$5,878 Closing Credit¹
#73397346, Joan Denaro, Listing office: RE/MAX Partners
Sterling Housing Market Report May 2025•Worcester County, Massachusetts
Housing Prices in Sterling, MA
How much do homes in Sterling, MA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Sterling, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Sterling is a Seller's Market
Difference Since May 2024
Since last year, Sterling has remained a Seller's Market.
Insight
Sterling is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.
Median Sold Price
$600,000$279/SqFt
+$28,804
+5.0%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Sterling have sold for 5% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Sterling was $600,000 in May 2025, up 5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $279.
Median Sold Price By Cities
| City | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $515K | $560K | +8.7% |
| Clinton | $405K | $435.5K | +7.5% |
| Leominster | $420K | $450K | +7.1% |
| Sterling | $571.1K | $600K | +5.0% |
| Princeton | $669.9K | $614K | -8.3% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | - | - | N/A |
| 22 Bedrooms | $387K | $435K | +12.4% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $558.6K | $575K | +2.9% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $715K | $729.9K | +2.1% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $580K | $810.8K | +39.8% |
Summary: Sterling housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +12.4%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +2.9%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +2.1%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +39.8%.
How does Sterling, MA compare with other places?
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Sterling, MA
Housing supply in Sterling, MA
How many homes are available in Sterling, MA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 27Last MonthMay 2025 | ||
| 212 months agoApr 2025 | +28.6 % Change MoMApr – May |
Summary: The Sterling real estate market had 27 homes for sale in May 2025, a 28.6 % increase compared to Apr 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 5Last MonthMay 2025 | ||
| 42 months agoApr 2025 | +25.0 % Change MoMApr – May |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Apr 2025 | May 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 0 | 1 | +100.0% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 5 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 6 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 8 | 13 | +62.5% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 2 | 1 | -50.0% |
Summary: Sterling housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +40.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -16.7%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +62.5%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -50.0%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Sterling, MA cost?
Over Asking Price4 Homes
At Asking Price1 Home
Under Asking Price0 Home
Insight
If you're buying a home in Sterling, you could pay more than the asking price. 80% of homes here sold above asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Sterling in May 2025, up by 25.0% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and and 80% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Sterling, MA
How long does it take to sell a home in Sterling, MA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days5 Homes
30 – 90 Days0 Home
Over 90 Days0 Home
Insight
Many homes in Sterling are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During May 2025, 5 homes were sold in Sterling; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 16 DaysThis YearMay 2025 | ||
| 36 Days1 year agoMay 2024 | -55.9 % Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025 |
Summary: Homes in Sterling had an average listing age of 16 days in May 2025, down by 55.9% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Sterling, MA
What homes are available in Sterling, MA?
1 day on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73396573, Tracy Barber, Listing office: Real Broker MA, LLC
2 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73389024, Veronice Costa, Listing office: eXp Realty
4 days on Rocket
$7,125 Closing Credit¹
#73394927, Abner Joseph, Listing office: Advanced Realty Company
5 days on Rocket
$8,906 Closing Credit¹
#73394826, Rene Richardson, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury
$8,312 Closing Credit¹
#73393984, Ed. Y Arriola, Listing office: Keller Williams Realty North Central
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73393448, Laurie Howe Bourgeois, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73392718, Karen Packard, Listing office: Karen Packard Real Estate Inc.
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73388584, Keith Cordial, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
$4,155 Closing Credit¹
#73387872, Hejoma Garcia, Listing office: RE/MAX Diverse
#73387394, Christopher Mackin, Listing office: Hazel & Company
#73385076, Creatini Group, Listing office: eXp Realty
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