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Rural community on the Connecticut-Rhode Island border
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.
Equestrian facilities, hiking trails in the area
Horse riding is popular in the area, with facilities like Falls Creek Farm Equestrian and the Carousel Horse Farm in town. There are several trail systems nearby, including the Moosup Valley State Park Trail, the Pachaug Enduro Trail and the Old Furnace Trailhead. Across the border east into Rhode Island, Carbuncle Pond is a popular fishing spot.
Old Furnace State Park in Killingly is an adventure destination for residents of Sterling with miles of hiking from the Old Furnace Trailhead.
Sterling is home to the Falls Creek Farm where the equestrian ethos is alive with riding and an event space.
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Single-family homes starting in the $300,000s
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 4.
Traditional bungalow style homes in Sterling line the primary roads in the historic village center.
National Style homes are abundant in Sterling and they showcase a traditional and efficient layout.
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Low student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High
Students may start at Sterling Community School, which gets a C from Niche, for kindergarten through eighth grade. They may then attend Plainfield High School, which receives a C-plus and operates with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9-to-1.
Sterling Community School serves students in Sterling from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
Plainfield High School brings students together from surrounding communities like Sterling for 9th through 12th grades.
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I-395 nearby
Because of its rural layout, Sterling is car dependent. Plainfield Pike and Sterling Road are the most popular routes in and out of town. Just 5 miles west, Interstate 395 runs 35 miles north to Worcester and 30 miles south where it connects to Interstate 95. The Backus Plainfield Emergency Care Center is 6 miles west, while Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is 30 miles east.
Local pizza staple, farmers market
Weidele's Pizza & Pub on Main Street has been serving pies in Sterling since 1997. In the south end of town, Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm is a popular local market with fresh produce, packaged goods and ice cream. There’s also Big Y World Class Markets in nearby Danielson and Plainfield for essentials.
In Sterling, the restaurant is Weidele's Pizza & Pub, where the menu is a treat and the pub is popular.
Freshest produce is the key to the always pleasant Foster Farmers Market adjacent to the Sterling neighborhood.
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On average, homes in Sterling, CT sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sterling, CT over the last 12 months is $399,900, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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