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Jared Scali

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$619,900

Est. payment - /mo

2 Beds

2 Baths

2,175 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,175 sqft

Price per Sqft $285

MLS Listing ID 73586760

Style Contemporary,Ranch,Other (See Remarks)

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1982

Annual Tax Amount $5,720

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 1.800 Acres

Acres 1.8

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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 bright, cheerful, and connected to the outdoors. Earth-sheltered homes are designed with sustainability and efficiency in mind, using the surrounding earth and passive solar energy to help reduce dependence on conventional heating and cooling and minimize fossil-fuel consumption. The distinctive construction is also designed to provide added protection from severe weather and ground movement. For the buyer who appreciates innovative architecture, sustainability, and a home that breaks completely from convention, this property offers an extraordinary opportunity. It isn't simply a different style of house—it's an entirely different approach to how a home can interact with its environment. Recent updates include hot water heater (2023), new septic (2024), appliances (2020-2026)

Location

State MA

County Worcester

Zoning RRF

Direction Princeton Rd. is Rt. 62

Rooms

Primary Bedroom Level First

Dining Room Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Kitchen Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula

Interior

Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet

Heating Electric, Propane, Passive Solar

Cooling Other

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Appliance Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Laundry First Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Utilities Available for Gas Range

Waterfront Description Lake/Pond

Roof Type Vegetation/Garden

Total Parking Spaces 14

Garage Yes

Building

Foundation Slab

Sewer Private Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary, Ranch, Other (See Remarks)

Schools

Elementary Schools Houghton Elementary

Middle Schools Chocksett Middle

High Schools Wachusett High

Others

Senior Community false

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Jared Scali

+1(603) 508-2256

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137 Princeton Rd Sterling, MA 01564

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