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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 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)

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms2
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom2
  • Parcel Number M:0095 B:0000 L:0031,3432508

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $455,800
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$5,720

School Information

  • High School Wachusett High
  • Elementary SchoolHoughton Elementary
  • High SchoolWachusett Regional
  • Junior HighChocksett Middle

Parking

  • Parking Spaces12
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached, Oversized, Paved Drive, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First,10 x 9
  • Bathroom 2 First,9 x 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 First,15 x 12
  • Bedroom 3 First,15 x 11
  • Dining Room First,10 x 10
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen First,14 x 10
  • Living Room First,24 x 15
  • Master Bedroom First,16

Basic Information

  • List Price$619,900
  • MLS Number73586760
  • Modification Date10/30/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address137 Princeton Road
  • Building Number137
  • CountyWorcester
  • StateMA
  • StreetPrinceton Road
  • TownSterling
  • Zip01564

Building

  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • FoundationSlab
  • Foundation Area 2175
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleContemporary, Ranch, Other (See Remarks)
  • Rooms5
  • Utilities For Gas Range
  • Year Built1982
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage1.8

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio
  • RoofVegetation/Garden

Utilities

  • Cooling Other
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Electric, Propane, Passive Solar
  • Sewer Private Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,175
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 2,175
  • Lot Size Square Feet 78,408
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Shopping
    • Stable(s)
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Green Energy Generation Solar
  • Security Features Security System

Water Body

  • Waterfront Features Lake/Pond

Other

  • Date Listed10/05/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Karen Packard of Karen Packard Real Estate Inc.

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