Charming Colonial Farmhouse on approx. 6 private acres with long frontage on two roads. Beautiful brand new 34' x 15' front porch, gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the home, updated chef's kitchen with breakfast nook, fireplaced family room, vaulted ceiling, and finished third floor bedroom. Delightful three season porch surrounded by nature, gardens, stone walls and all the benefits of living in the country. Property has detached 2-car garage with woodstove and workshop. Picturesque antique (1700's), three story barn, a one-of-a -kind Chef's Shed, Green House, raised organic beds, three-room chicken coop and goat pen. Ideally located across the street from the Fitchburg Reservoir with water views, hiking and fishing and the Ashby Reservoir for kayaking and swimming. Ski area resort close by. A paradise on earth offering all of the peace and tranquility of country living.
This unique farmhouse has a lovely corner lot setting with 5.94 private acres! Kitchen is updated with granite counters, breakfast nook and new half bath. Hardwood floor in living room, formal dining room, cozy family room with wood burning insert. Three season porch surrounded by nature, gardens and stone walls. Antique barn has workshop, lots of storage, plus separate garage with room for storage . A true country retreat to enjoy while having easy access to area amenities.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,391 (+2.3%)
$79,500 + $537,100
$616,600
2024
$9,178 (+52.5%)
$77,100 + $513,900
$591,000
2023
$6,020 (+14.4%)
$72,300 + $294,300
$366,600
2022
$5,263 (−10.8%)
$84,400 + $213,100
$297,500
2021
$5,897 (+3.6%)
$84,400 + $233,500
$317,900
2020
$5,694 (−10.9%)
$82,400 + $220,000
$302,400
2019
$6,393 (+13.7%)
$82,400 + $209,100
$291,500
2018
$5,623 (+17.4%)
$67,500 + $211,300
$278,800
2017
$4,789 (+3.6%)
$63,500 + $166,400
$229,900
2016
$4,621 (+3.8%)
$63,500 + $166,400
$229,900
2015
$4,450 (+6.3%)
$63,500 + $162,600
$226,100
2014
$4,185 (+2.8%)
$63,500 + $155,600
$219,100
2013
$4,071 (+6.3%)
$75,500 + $157,500
$233,000
2012
$3,831 (+2.8%)
$75,500 + $157,800
$233,300
2011
$3,726 (+2.2%)
$86,400 + $163,700
$250,100
2010
$3,645 (+7.8%)
$94,800 + $172,400
$267,200
2009
$3,380
$101,200 + $181,400
$282,600
Tax history for 1423 Piper Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,391 (+2.3%)
$79,500 + $537,100
$616,600
2024
$9,178 (+52.5%)
$77,100 + $513,900
$591,000
2023
$6,020 (+14.4%)
$72,300 + $294,300
$366,600
2022
$5,263 (−10.8%)
$84,400 + $213,100
$297,500
2021
$5,897 (+3.6%)
$84,400 + $233,500
$317,900
2020
$5,694 (−10.9%)
$82,400 + $220,000
$302,400
2019
$6,393 (+13.7%)
$82,400 + $209,100
$291,500
2018
$5,623 (+17.4%)
$67,500 + $211,300
$278,800
2017
$4,789 (+3.6%)
$63,500 + $166,400
$229,900
2016
$4,621 (+3.8%)
$63,500 + $166,400
$229,900
2015
$4,450 (+6.3%)
$63,500 + $162,600
$226,100
2014
$4,185 (+2.8%)
$63,500 + $155,600
$219,100
2013
$4,071 (+6.3%)
$75,500 + $157,500
$233,000
2012
$3,831 (+2.8%)
$75,500 + $157,800
$233,300
2011
$3,726 (+2.2%)
$86,400 + $163,700
$250,100
2010
$3,645 (+7.8%)
$94,800 + $172,400
$267,200
2009
$3,380
$101,200 + $181,400
$282,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.94 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,896
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1597613S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Farm, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,897.05
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil, Wood, Pellet Stove
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner Rindge Road and Piper. 4 miles on Rindge Road from Sizer School, Fitchburg
UnparsedAddress: 1423 Piper Road, Ashby MA 01431
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
HorseYN: Yes
Horse Amenities: Paddocks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,896
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1597613S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Ashby Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
Hawthorne Brook Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
5/10
North Middlesex Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ashby, MA • 01431
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$660,000 – $798,000
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