OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2021 for $870K

$1,192,543

•

3,720

sq ft

8 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

About this home

This beautiful five-bedroom historic home in the Town of Harvard was originally built in 1869 by George Fletcher in a French Second Empire style. The house was acquired by Emily Hildreth in the 1880s. Hildreth was a devout patron of the arts and soon after acquiring the home, she made various renovations and alterations to accommodate the summer gatherings by some of New England’s illustrious families. They included the construction of a two-story entry porch that is open on the first floor with round-headed arches on three sides, rising with solid walls to a screened porch under a low-gabled roof. She affectionately named her home “Sunnyside” with the purpose of making it the cultural hub of the town. Optimally situated in the historic town center and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The current owners have been stewards of the property for nearly half a century, preserving its many original details. Potential in-law apartment.

Single-familyProperty Type

1869Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Claudia Wesley • Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord

Bought with Branch Out Residential Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72702187

Redfin Estimate

$1,192,543

$323K since sold in April 2021$16K since July

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This home's estimate is 9.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$725,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,744 sq ft
32 Sandy Pond Rd, Ayer, MA 01432
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,900,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths4,459 sq ft
72 Warren Ave, Harvard, MA 01451
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,661 sq ft
500 Old Harvard Rd, Boxboro, MA 01719
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$610,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,350 sq ft
21 High St, Ayer, MA 01432
SOLD AUG 29, 2025
$880,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,684 sq ft
33 Highland Ave, Ayer, MA 01432
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,264,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,348 sq ft
43 Old Mill Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

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Market trends in 01451, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$920K

$75K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 18 HRS AGO
$799,000
3 beds2 baths1,870 sq ft
131 Warren Ave, Harvard, MA 01451
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,050,000
5 beds3 baths3,096 sq ft
66 Whitney Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$895,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,084 sq ft
3 Eldridge Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
$569,000
2 beds1 bath1,144 sq ft
15 Bolton Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 2:30PM
$1,650,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,228 sq ft
55 Old Mill Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
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Sale history for 8 Ayer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,087 (−1.1%)

$173,400 + $674,700

$848,100

2022

$14,249 (+11.8%)

$163,800 + $631,800

$795,600

2021

$12,750 (+12.0%)

$163,800 + $515,100

$678,900

2020

$11,383 (+2.3%)

$163,800 + $452,500

$616,300

2019

$11,124 (−7.2%)

$163,800 + $474,800

$638,600

2018

$11,988 (+14.2%)

$163,800 + $535,200

$699,000

2017

$10,494 (−15.0%)

$132,000 + $447,800

$579,800

2016

$12,352 (−2.0%)

$132,000 + $552,300

$684,300

2015

$12,601 (+4.1%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2014

$12,105 (+2.5%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2013

$11,814 (+2.7%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2012

$11,503 (+2.2%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2011

$11,250 (+8.8%)

$131,700 + $595,500

$727,200

2010

$10,338 (+12.5%)

$153,600 + $567,800

$721,400

2009

$9,190

$139,200 + $545,100

$684,300

Tax history for 8 Ayer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,087 (−1.1%)

$173,400 + $674,700

$848,100

2022

$14,249 (+11.8%)

$163,800 + $631,800

$795,600

2021

$12,750 (+12.0%)

$163,800 + $515,100

$678,900

2020

$11,383 (+2.3%)

$163,800 + $452,500

$616,300

2019

$11,124 (−7.2%)

$163,800 + $474,800

$638,600

2018

$11,988 (+14.2%)

$163,800 + $535,200

$699,000

2017

$10,494 (−15.0%)

$132,000 + $447,800

$579,800

2016

$12,352 (−2.0%)

$132,000 + $552,300

$684,300

2015

$12,601 (+4.1%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2014

$12,105 (+2.5%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2013

$11,814 (+2.7%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2012

$11,503 (+2.2%)

$129,300 + $579,000

$708,300

2011

$11,250 (+8.8%)

$131,700 + $595,500

$727,200

2010

$10,338 (+12.5%)

$153,600 + $567,800

$721,400

2009

$9,190

$139,200 + $545,100

$684,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,384

Year built

1869

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1534288

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 231
Length: 11
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Deck - Exterior,Double Vanity

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 50
Length: 5
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 403
Length: 31
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 525
Length: 21
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Handicap Accessible,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Bathroom, Sun Room, Office, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,720
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Lot Features: Easements
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,749.74
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Heat Pump, 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: Town Center
UnparsedAddress: 8 Ayer Road, Harvard MA 01451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,384
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1869
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1534288

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Baking Station In The Kitchen
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Hildreth Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

The Bromfield Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

The Bromfield School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

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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

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 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

Harvard, MA • 01451

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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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.13M – $1.37M

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Home values near 8 Ayer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2157 Sq. Ft.	$841,575
3 Littleton Rd Apt B, Harvard, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1098 Sq. Ft.	$426,517

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3283 Sq. Ft.	$1,023,949
3 Littleton Rd Apt D, Harvard, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1505 Sq. Ft.	$804,836

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1669 Sq. Ft.	$711,818
3 Littleton Rd Apt C, Harvard, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 994 Sq. Ft.	$468,162

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