Why Live in Sterling
Part of Connecticut's “Quiet Corner,” Sterling is a rural community offering a range of single-family home styles with above-average yard space. Sitting along the Connecticut-Rhode Island border, and close to several major thoroughfares, residents enjoy a slower pace of life without being cut off from modern conveniences. Settlers first came to the area in the early-1700s, with Plainfield Pike serving as a major road between Providence and Hartford. The Sterling Hill Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, has preserved some houses and a church from the town’s early rural village beginnings. Today, Sterling remains a quaint community that’s focused on maintaining its rustic appeal. Homebuyers can find colonials and national-style homes from the early- to mid-1900s, Cape Cods and ranch-style houses from the mid- to late-1900s and contemporary-style homes built in the last 25 years. These single-family properties are scattered along winding country roads, usually sitting on large lots. Homes typically sell for $300,000 to $600,000. The CAP Index gives Sterling a crime score of 1-out-of-10, which is lower than the national average of
Home Trends in Sterling, CT
On average, homes in Sterling, CT sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Sterling, CT over the last 12 months is $365,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median List Price
$365,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%