Great investor opportunity or an owner occupant with a tenant. Sewer betterment has been paid in full. House has been remodeled and is lead compliant and certified with the state. Large flat yard. Very close to Shirley train station. Exterior storage for lawn equipment. Additional storage in basement.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Mark McNulty• Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
Bought with Mark McNulty• Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
2-FAMILY, MOVED 1987, NEWER/SEPERATE SYSTEMS, FOUNDATION, ETC. BRITE LIVING SPACES. 1ST FL FAMRM WITH CATHEDERAL CEILING FAN. GREAT COMMUTER LOCATION. LOW TAXES! PUBLIC SEWER COMING DOWN STREET SOON!!
Public Records
Apr 28, 1989
Sold
$130,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,577 (−0.2%)
$150,300 + $299,800
$450,100
2025
$5,587 (+0.5%)
$131,000 + $299,800
$430,800
2024
$5,558 (+10.3%)
$119,500 + $290,100
$409,600
2023
$5,038 (−2.7%)
$119,400 + $235,900
$355,300
2022
$5,180 (+3.2%)
$111,700 + $222,900
$334,600
2021
$5,020 (+7.2%)
$100,100 + $203,600
$303,700
2020
$4,682 (+2.1%)
$100,100 + $190,500
$290,600
2019
$4,584 (+2.3%)
$100,100 + $185,000
$285,100
2018
$4,481 (−1.4%)
$94,000 + $178,900
$272,900
2017
$4,546 (+13.9%)
$96,300 + $178,900
$275,200
2016
$3,990 (+11.7%)
$96,300 + $145,400
$241,700
2015
$3,573 (+7.6%)
$84,700 + $121,700
$206,400
2014
$3,322 (−3.7%)
$73,200 + $125,100
$198,300
2013
$3,451 (+4.8%)
$97,700 + $122,800
$220,500
2012
$3,293 (+6.1%)
$95,900 + $123,900
$219,800
2011
$3,104 (+4.6%)
$99,500 + $127,200
$226,700
2010
$2,968 (+0.3%)
$109,000 + $132,100
$241,100
2009
$2,959
$95,300 + $163,600
$258,900
Tax history for 156 Ayer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,577 (−0.2%)
$150,300 + $299,800
$450,100
2025
$5,587 (+0.5%)
$131,000 + $299,800
$430,800
2024
$5,558 (+10.3%)
$119,500 + $290,100
$409,600
2023
$5,038 (−2.7%)
$119,400 + $235,900
$355,300
2022
$5,180 (+3.2%)
$111,700 + $222,900
$334,600
2021
$5,020 (+7.2%)
$100,100 + $203,600
$303,700
2020
$4,682 (+2.1%)
$100,100 + $190,500
$290,600
2019
$4,584 (+2.3%)
$100,100 + $185,000
$285,100
2018
$4,481 (−1.4%)
$94,000 + $178,900
$272,900
2017
$4,546 (+13.9%)
$96,300 + $178,900
$275,200
2016
$3,990 (+11.7%)
$96,300 + $145,400
$241,700
2015
$3,573 (+7.6%)
$84,700 + $121,700
$206,400
2014
$3,322 (−3.7%)
$73,200 + $125,100
$198,300
2013
$3,451 (+4.8%)
$97,700 + $122,800
$220,500
2012
$3,293 (+6.1%)
$95,900 + $123,900
$219,800
2011
$3,104 (+4.6%)
$99,500 + $127,200
$226,700
2010
$2,968 (+0.3%)
$109,000 + $132,100
$241,100
2009
$2,959
$95,300 + $163,600
$258,900
*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
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,247
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2414686S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lead Certification Available, Storage, Remodeled, Slider, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: grey
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Covered
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,103.52
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Heating Units: 2
Location
Location Information
Directions: Front Street over tracks at Shirley Train Station and take right on Ayer Road
UnparsedAddress: 156 Ayer Road, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,247
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2414686S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lura A. White Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 17 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.
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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$513,000 – $620,000
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