Awesome oversized 3 bed Ranch available in a quiet, well kept Southeast side of Shirley! Lots of recent work done to this lovely home including the modern kitchen with new flooring, new center island, new counter tops, new sink, some new lighting and updated cabinets. Kitchen flows nicely into fireplaced sitting area, to living room and dining room, all with new flooring. Updated full bath leads to three good sized beds with WW carpet. 3rd bed is a master suite with another updated full bath! Has large basement that could be easily finished for even more living space! This home has privacy abound on it's large, almost one acre, wooded lot. Has large front yard and parking for 8 cars. Included in the sale is the propane gas fueled whole house generator! This is a great spot for commuters with close proximity to highways and within 3 miles to commuter rail! Come take a look at this special home at open house Sunday, May 20 from 1-3!! ** No showings until after Sunday's open house. *
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Lavery• Better Living Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Angela Harkins• Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Check out this wonderfully oversized, meticulously maintained open concept ranch located on the Ayer side of Shirley (great for commuters)! The spacious eat-in kitchen includes all the appliances and opens into both the dining room and the family room, you’ll love the wood-burning fireplace AND the wall mounted television that’s staying as a gift to the buyers. The living room has a bank of east facing windows that let in tons of natural light creating the perfect place to entertain or relax after a long day. The bedrooms are bright and airy, one is en-suite and the other two share a full bath. There’s plenty of storage and a HUGE walkout basement with washer and dryer, all ready for your finishing touch. A whole house generator is included in the sale, the property has been freshly painted and the flooring replaced. The ramp can stay at the home or be removed, a quick closing is possible. Don't miss the best value in town!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,574 (−53.4%)
$266,200
2025
$5,520 (+0.5%)
$132,800 + $292,800
$425,600
2024
$5,493 (+3.5%)
$121,000 + $283,800
$404,800
2023
$5,305 (+5.8%)
$121,000 + $253,100
$374,100
2022
$5,016 (+2.7%)
$113,200 + $210,800
$324,000
2021
$4,883 (+4.1%)
$101,500 + $193,900
$295,400
2020
$4,691 (+4.8%)
$101,500 + $189,700
$291,200
2019
$4,478 (+14.0%)
$101,500 + $177,000
$278,500
2018
$3,928 (+0.2%)
$95,300 + $143,900
$239,200
2017
$3,919 (−0.4%)
$97,600 + $139,600
$237,200
2016
$3,934 (+5.8%)
$97,600 + $140,700
$238,300
2015
$3,720 (+3.2%)
$85,900 + $129,000
$214,900
2014
$3,603 (+5.7%)
$74,200 + $140,900
$215,100
2013
$3,409 (+1.0%)
$79,200 + $138,600
$217,800
2012
$3,376 (+9.5%)
$87,600 + $137,800
$225,400
2011
$3,083 (−4.7%)
$92,800 + $132,400
$225,200
2010
$3,236 (+6.7%)
$108,500 + $154,400
$262,900
2009
$3,034
$101,300 + $164,100
$265,400
Tax history for 78 Patterson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,574 (−53.4%)
$266,200
2025
$5,520 (+0.5%)
$132,800 + $292,800
$425,600
2024
$5,493 (+3.5%)
$121,000 + $283,800
$404,800
2023
$5,305 (+5.8%)
$121,000 + $253,100
$374,100
2022
$5,016 (+2.7%)
$113,200 + $210,800
$324,000
2021
$4,883 (+4.1%)
$101,500 + $193,900
$295,400
2020
$4,691 (+4.8%)
$101,500 + $189,700
$291,200
2019
$4,478 (+14.0%)
$101,500 + $177,000
$278,500
2018
$3,928 (+0.2%)
$95,300 + $143,900
$239,200
2017
$3,919 (−0.4%)
$97,600 + $139,600
$237,200
2016
$3,934 (+5.8%)
$97,600 + $140,700
$238,300
2015
$3,720 (+3.2%)
$85,900 + $129,000
$214,900
2014
$3,603 (+5.7%)
$74,200 + $140,900
$215,100
2013
$3,409 (+1.0%)
$79,200 + $138,600
$217,800
2012
$3,376 (+9.5%)
$87,600 + $137,800
$225,400
2011
$3,083 (−4.7%)
$92,800 + $132,400
$225,200
2010
$3,236 (+6.7%)
$108,500 + $154,400
$262,900
2009
$3,034
$101,300 + $164,100
$265,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
2.47 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Middlesex County
APN
744534
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Apr 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,536
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.96
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,928
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Front St & Clark Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Patterson Rd, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.47 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 744534
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 24, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Personal Property. All Staging Materials.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brookside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
Dracut Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
4/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Dracut, MA • 01464
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$473,000 – $573,000
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