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Off Market Jun 2017 for $289K

$499,352

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,712/mo

•

1,344

sq ft

188 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523

About this home

Move-In Ready Antique Colonial boasts a fantastic location and loads of updates. Situated on a full acre lot at the end of a dead-end street,the location offers privacy in a neighborhood setting that is only blocks from the center of town and schools. The home has been completely rewired with new electrical and a 200 amp service. Other updates include a newer roof, a Noritz tankless gas hot water heater, baseboard heaters in the bedrooms, and a radon mitigation system that was installed in 2016. Also included are a gas powered fire-place stove in the living room, stainless steel appliances, high capacity washer/dryer, and a hot tub off the back deck. Part of the highly rated Nashoba School District and convenient to major commuting routes, come see this one and make Lancaster your home today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Hannah Grutchfield Meyer • Aberman Associates, Inc.

Bought with Apple Country Team • Keller Williams Realty North Central

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72155120

Redfin Estimate

$499,352

$210K since sold in June 2017$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18% higher than the average sale price ($423K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$195,000
A
4 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft
303 Ponakin Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$362,500
B
3 beds1 bath1,384 sq ft
73 Prescott, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$511,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,647 sq ft
57 Seven Bridge Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$485,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,058 sq ft
21 Whitcomb Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$385,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,670 sq ft
329 Mill St, Lancaster, MA 01523
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$600,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,576 sq ft
78 Poulin Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523

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Market trends in 01523, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$562K

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

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3 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
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Older colonial has been well maintained and is located on a private lot on a dead end street, yet is close to Rt 70 and 117. Could use updating, but original floors upstairs are in great shape, and there are newer hardwood floors on first floor....
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jill Bailey
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 188 Shirley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72155120

Jun 23, 2017

Sold

$289,000

$215/sq ft

May 3, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 28, 2017

Listed

$279,900

$208/sq ft

MLS PIN #70750270

Jun 23, 2008

Sold

$264,500

$197/sq ft

Jun 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 2008

Listed

$275,000

$205/sq ft

Nature lovers delight! Well cared for home on a fabulous one acre lot! From the 3 season porch enter the living room offering gas stove open to formal dining room. Updated eat-in kitchen w/ceramic tile floor stainless/black range & dishwasher providing access to mudroom, back deck & hot tub. Master bedroom w/lg closet. 2 additional bedrooms & updated full bath on 2nd level. Beautiful wood floors. Lg shed. Near shopping and rts 2, 190 & 495.

Public Records

Oct 15, 1998

Sold

$162,500

$121/sq ft

MLS PIN #17085759

Nov 9, 1993

Sold

$125,000

$93/sq ft

Sep 3, 1993

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 1993

Listed

$128,950

$96/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,870 (+1.6%)

$101,200 + $240,300

$341,500

2022

$5,775 (+0.6%)

$103,800 + $193,100

$296,900

2021

$5,738 (+9.1%)

$103,800 + $183,400

$287,200

2020

$5,258 (+4.3%)

$103,800 + $161,100

$264,900

2019

$5,042 (+3.3%)

$103,800 + $151,500

$255,300

2018

$4,883 (+7.9%)

$103,800 + $140,600

$244,400

2016

$4,526 (+5.5%)

$102,900 + $128,600

$231,500

2015

$4,292 (+2.5%)

$102,900 + $125,900

$228,800

2014

$4,187 (+0.9%)

$102,900 + $118,500

$221,400

2013

$4,150 (−3.2%)

$102,900 + $114,600

$217,500

2012

$4,288 (+1.6%)

$124,400 + $114,600

$239,000

2011

$4,221 (+10.9%)

$128,200 + $118,200

$246,400

2010

$3,805 (+12.0%)

$135,600 + $101,200

$236,800

2009

$3,398

$145,000 + $84,000

$229,000

Tax history for 188 Shirley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,870 (+1.6%)

$101,200 + $240,300

$341,500

2022

$5,775 (+0.6%)

$103,800 + $193,100

$296,900

2021

$5,738 (+9.1%)

$103,800 + $183,400

$287,200

2020

$5,258 (+4.3%)

$103,800 + $161,100

$264,900

2019

$5,042 (+3.3%)

$103,800 + $151,500

$255,300

2018

$4,883 (+7.9%)

$103,800 + $140,600

$244,400

2016

$4,526 (+5.5%)

$102,900 + $128,600

$231,500

2015

$4,292 (+2.5%)

$102,900 + $125,900

$228,800

2014

$4,187 (+0.9%)

$102,900 + $118,500

$221,400

2013

$4,150 (−3.2%)

$102,900 + $114,600

$217,500

2012

$4,288 (+1.6%)

$124,400 + $114,600

$239,000

2011

$4,221 (+10.9%)

$128,200 + $118,200

$246,400

2010

$3,805 (+12.0%)

$135,600 + $101,200

$236,800

2009

$3,398

$145,000 + $84,000

$229,000

*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

1 Acre

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3762311

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Radon Remediation System

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,344
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,526
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt. 117 to Otis St. which merges with Shirley Rd. Last house on left.
UnparsedAddress: 188 Shirley Rd, Lancaster MA 01523

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Worcester County
APN: 3762311

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Microwave.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Rowlandson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Luther Burbank Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Nashoba Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

8/10

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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

5/10 Fire Factor

5% 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

Lancaster, MA • 01523

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 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

$475,000 – $575,000

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Home values near 188 Shirley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
117 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2136 Sq. Ft.	$517,636
95 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1878 Sq. Ft.	$486,811

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$561,175
141 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$430,094

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1108 Sq. Ft.	$339,700
157 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2075 Sq. Ft.	$563,010

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