Welcome to this one acre buildable home site nestled in this picturesque town surrounded by conservation. Imagine everyday the serenity of nature's beauty right outside your doorstep. This lot has a paid betterment for sewer. This area enjoys over 200 acres of protected wildlife and conservation land. The schools are near and regional health care is close by. The commuter train is in the Village of Shirley. This site is just outside of the Historic District and the treasured Center of town. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a city lover, this location offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy the commute without the hassle of traffic. Build your dream home in this delightful community.
Vacant landProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Barbara Keating• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Daniel Loring• Keller Williams Realty North Central
Fantastic profitable 4 family in the heart of the busy Shirley business zone.When fully rented would gross +/- 42,300 per year. This is a better investment than the stock market. Watch your home value grow over time along with your rental income. 3 of the 4 units are all renovated. Separate metered utilities. Rented units with lease agreements in place. Town water and sewer. Easy property to maintain. The lender has agreed to a short sale. BUYER TO PAY 9500.00 BETTERMENT FEE AT CLOSING.
Public Records
Jun 1, 2000
Sold
$237,500
Public Records
Jun 28, 1990
Sold
$192,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,987 (−0.5%)
$149,600 + $333,600
$483,200
2025
$6,018 (+5.9%)
$130,400 + $333,600
$464,000
2024
$5,684 (−4.3%)
$111,200 + $307,700
$418,900
2023
$5,940 (−2.4%)
$111,200 + $307,700
$418,900
2022
$6,084 (+3.6%)
$107,400 + $285,600
$393,000
2021
$5,871 (+4.7%)
$95,900 + $259,300
$355,200
2020
$5,608 (+2.3%)
$95,900 + $252,200
$348,100
2019
$5,483 (+1.2%)
$95,900 + $245,100
$341,000
2018
$5,420 (+1.7%)
$92,000 + $238,100
$330,100
2017
$5,328 (+10.0%)
$84,400 + $238,100
$322,500
2016
$4,844 (+0.4%)
$85,900 + $207,500
$293,400
2015
$4,823 (+7.5%)
$80,500 + $198,100
$278,600
2014
$4,487 (−8.1%)
$69,800 + $198,100
$267,900
2013
$4,880 (+4.5%)
$68,200 + $243,600
$311,800
2012
$4,668 (+6.8%)
$68,000 + $243,600
$311,600
2011
$4,371 (−44.0%)
$75,700 + $243,600
$319,300
2010
$7,806 (−8.3%)
$79,300 + $554,800
$634,100
2009
$8,515
$89,700 + $655,300
$745,000
Tax history for lot 1 Center Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,987 (−0.5%)
$149,600 + $333,600
$483,200
2025
$6,018 (+5.9%)
$130,400 + $333,600
$464,000
2024
$5,684 (−4.3%)
$111,200 + $307,700
$418,900
2023
$5,940 (−2.4%)
$111,200 + $307,700
$418,900
2022
$6,084 (+3.6%)
$107,400 + $285,600
$393,000
2021
$5,871 (+4.7%)
$95,900 + $259,300
$355,200
2020
$5,608 (+2.3%)
$95,900 + $252,200
$348,100
2019
$5,483 (+1.2%)
$95,900 + $245,100
$341,000
2018
$5,420 (+1.7%)
$92,000 + $238,100
$330,100
2017
$5,328 (+10.0%)
$84,400 + $238,100
$322,500
2016
$4,844 (+0.4%)
$85,900 + $207,500
$293,400
2015
$4,823 (+7.5%)
$80,500 + $198,100
$278,600
2014
$4,487 (−8.1%)
$69,800 + $198,100
$267,900
2013
$4,880 (+4.5%)
$68,200 + $243,600
$311,800
2012
$4,668 (+6.8%)
$68,000 + $243,600
$311,600
2011
$4,371 (−44.0%)
$75,700 + $243,600
$319,300
2010
$7,806 (−8.3%)
$79,300 + $554,800
$634,100
2009
$8,515
$89,700 + $655,300
$745,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,950
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2821062S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
PropertySubType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Frontage Length: 213
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,774
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Gas: At Street
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: At Street
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt 2A to Shirley Center > Center Rd across from Holden Rd.
UnparsedAddress: lot 1 Center Road, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,950
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2821062S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lura A. White Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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
Shirley, 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.