So much to love about this quaint and unique recently remodeled home. The yard is so beautiful and amazing, the location so convenient, the pricing is affordable and best of all it's in move in condition with an updated kitchen, Bath, flooring, freshly painted, 8 year roof and new windows, new water heater and a 2-car garage. Own a home located in wonderful Shirley's historical district that is full of character but with just the right touch of modern amenities. Offer cutoff if any Monday at 1pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$347Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Ciccarelli• Ciccarelli Homes
Bought with Cinthya Velazquez• RE/MAX Patriot Realty
BOM as buyer not able to move forward! Your gain!! Much larger than it appears from the outside. This adorable Shirley Center cottage has a little over a 3/4 acre of land and is in need of updating. It is a blank slate with great bones to work with. Features a fireplaced living room, formal dining room, delightful sunroom, and first floor master bedroom. Furnace was replaced in 2012. Some electrical updates over the years have been completed. A much desired location, it is part of the Shirley Center community and has close proximity to the Center Common, the old Town Hall and Shirley Meeting House where many activities are held. If you're willing to make some improvements, this is your opportunity to live in Historic Shirley Center. Sorry, cannot accommodate FHA financing other than a rehab loan.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,071 (+2.2%)
$163,700 + $245,600
$409,300
2025
$4,962 (+4.9%)
$136,400 + $246,200
$382,600
2024
$4,728 (+7.2%)
$124,700 + $223,700
$348,400
2023
$4,409 (+2.7%)
$124,700 + $186,200
$310,900
2022
$4,293 (+17.3%)
$120,800 + $156,500
$277,300
2021
$3,661 (+2.6%)
$109,100 + $112,400
$221,500
2020
$3,568 (+1.9%)
$109,100 + $112,400
$221,500
2019
$3,501 (+2.2%)
$109,100 + $108,600
$217,700
2018
$3,427 (+3.1%)
$104,400 + $104,300
$208,700
2017
$3,324 (+1.7%)
$100,400 + $100,800
$201,200
2016
$3,267 (−0.5%)
$100,400 + $97,500
$197,900
2015
$3,285 (+13.7%)
$98,800 + $91,000
$189,800
2014
$2,888 (−3.8%)
$78,800 + $93,600
$172,400
2013
$3,003 (+5.3%)
$98,300 + $93,600
$191,900
2012
$2,851 (+7.4%)
$96,700 + $93,600
$190,300
2011
$2,654 (+5.8%)
$100,300 + $93,600
$193,900
2010
$2,509 (−3.8%)
$110,200 + $93,600
$203,800
2009
$2,609
$110,200 + $118,100
$228,300
Tax history for 181 Center Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,071 (+2.2%)
$163,700 + $245,600
$409,300
2025
$4,962 (+4.9%)
$136,400 + $246,200
$382,600
2024
$4,728 (+7.2%)
$124,700 + $223,700
$348,400
2023
$4,409 (+2.7%)
$124,700 + $186,200
$310,900
2022
$4,293 (+17.3%)
$120,800 + $156,500
$277,300
2021
$3,661 (+2.6%)
$109,100 + $112,400
$221,500
2020
$3,568 (+1.9%)
$109,100 + $112,400
$221,500
2019
$3,501 (+2.2%)
$109,100 + $108,600
$217,700
2018
$3,427 (+3.1%)
$104,400 + $104,300
$208,700
2017
$3,324 (+1.7%)
$100,400 + $100,800
$201,200
2016
$3,267 (−0.5%)
$100,400 + $97,500
$197,900
2015
$3,285 (+13.7%)
$98,800 + $91,000
$189,800
2014
$2,888 (−3.8%)
$78,800 + $93,600
$172,400
2013
$3,003 (+5.3%)
$98,300 + $93,600
$191,900
2012
$2,851 (+7.4%)
$96,700 + $93,600
$190,300
2011
$2,654 (+5.8%)
$100,300 + $93,600
$193,900
2010
$2,509 (−3.8%)
$110,200 + $93,600
$203,800
2009
$2,609
$110,200 + $118,100
$228,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,368
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2256908S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,368
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.89
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,661
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 181 Center Rd, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2256908S
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 • 2.2mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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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64
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37
21
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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.
9 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$452,000 – $547,000
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