This charming antique farmhouse with a distinctive attached red barn has been one of Shirley's treasured gems for almost 2 centuries. On almost 2 pastoral acres, with ever-blooming perennial gardens brimming with daffodils, lilacs, daylilies, and irises, and dotted with ancient apple and pear trees, the original 19th century home was tastefully modified in the 1990s to create an open concept multi-windowed family room from the original ell connecting it to the barn. The result is a welcoming space imbued with light, warmth and possibilities. More recent renovations include a pellet stove & such desirable kitchen enhancements as stainless appliances, granite counters, and a stunning stamped tin backsplash. Upstairs, there is an airy master bedroom with walk-in cedar closet, an exercise/meditation room & 3 more bedrooms. This mini country estate beckons to potential gardeners or keepers of chickens or small grazing animals. It's just a few minutes' walk to the 85-acre FarandNear trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
1830Year Built
1.88 acresLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maureen Harmonay• Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord
Bought with Caroline Fritz• Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
This home is situated on a very large and beautiful corner lot, with mature plantings. The home itself has an odd layout, where bedrooms upstairs flow into the next, as there is no hallway. The dated kitchen opens into a large family room addition...
that is connected to the barn. There are two sets of stairs leading to the second floor. Upstairs bath has a stand-up shower and the first floor bathroom/laundry is right off the family room/kitchen and has a large tub.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Classic New England Antique set on 1.88 acre corner lot with beautiful perennial gardens and fruit bearing trees. In a book on the history of Shirley, this land was purchased by Benjamin Hartwell in 1827 and the house is shown on an 1830 map. On the first floor is a den, parlor, kitchen, eating area, bathroom with laundry hook up and a wall of windows in the family living area. All four bedrooms, parlor and den have wide plank pine floors. There are two staircases leading upstairs. Second floor features 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and a bonus room that can be used as an office or family room. Attached barn can be used for storage, as a garage and also has a stall for a horse. Within walking distance of Shirley conservation land and the Trustees of Reservations Farandnear property. Town water and sewer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,703 (−10.1%)
$168,200 + $372,800
$541,000
2025
$7,459 (−1.2%)
$140,200 + $434,900
$575,100
2024
$7,553 (+1.0%)
$128,200 + $428,400
$556,600
2023
$7,476 (+20.3%)
$128,200 + $399,000
$527,200
2022
$6,217 (+3.0%)
$124,200 + $277,400
$401,600
2021
$6,038 (+4.6%)
$112,200 + $253,100
$365,300
2020
$5,774 (+20.0%)
$112,200 + $246,200
$358,400
2019
$4,811 (+3.6%)
$112,200 + $187,000
$299,200
2018
$4,645 (+1.9%)
$107,400 + $175,500
$282,900
2017
$4,558
$104,200 + $171,700
$275,900
2016
$4,555 (−4.1%)
$104,200 + $171,700
$275,900
2015
$4,748 (+15.0%)
$102,600 + $171,700
$274,300
2014
$4,127 (−2.3%)
$81,800 + $164,600
$246,400
2013
$4,222 (+16.2%)
$105,800 + $164,000
$269,800
2012
$3,633 (+5.9%)
$108,200 + $134,300
$242,500
2011
$3,429 (+2.3%)
$112,200 + $138,300
$250,500
2010
$3,353 (−4.2%)
$128,200 + $144,200
$272,400
2009
$3,500
$128,200 + $178,000
$306,200
Tax history for 145 Center Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,703 (−10.1%)
$168,200 + $372,800
$541,000
2025
$7,459 (−1.2%)
$140,200 + $434,900
$575,100
2024
$7,553 (+1.0%)
$128,200 + $428,400
$556,600
2023
$7,476 (+20.3%)
$128,200 + $399,000
$527,200
2022
$6,217 (+3.0%)
$124,200 + $277,400
$401,600
2021
$6,038 (+4.6%)
$112,200 + $253,100
$365,300
2020
$5,774 (+20.0%)
$112,200 + $246,200
$358,400
2019
$4,811 (+3.6%)
$112,200 + $187,000
$299,200
2018
$4,645 (+1.9%)
$107,400 + $175,500
$282,900
2017
$4,558
$104,200 + $171,700
$275,900
2016
$4,555 (−4.1%)
$104,200 + $171,700
$275,900
2015
$4,748 (+15.0%)
$102,600 + $171,700
$274,300
2014
$4,127 (−2.3%)
$81,800 + $164,600
$246,400
2013
$4,222 (+16.2%)
$105,800 + $164,000
$269,800
2012
$3,633 (+5.9%)
$108,200 + $134,300
$242,500
2011
$3,429 (+2.3%)
$112,200 + $138,300
$250,500
2010
$3,353 (−4.2%)
$128,200 + $144,200
$272,400
2009
$3,500
$128,200 + $178,000
$306,200
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,879
Year built
1840
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2076309S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved