OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2021 for $1.2M

$1,501,884

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $517/mo

•

3,193

sq ft

42 Lawton Rd, Shirley, MA 01464

About this home

Looking for a fantastic horse property with privacy & more space? Get away from it all w/your own private 27-acre farm. Tucked away from the road, you’ll find this 3,193 SF custom-designed home w/farmer’s porch, gardens, IG-heated pool, and NEW Morton barn w/equestrian amenities created by & for the horse enthusiast w/4-stalls, wash stall, heated tack room, ½ bath, 66x100 indoor arena w/high-end ESI footing, fenced pastures & trails. Thoughtfully designed home w/comfortable living & entertainment in mind. Open concept living, 2-story stone fireplace, abundant natural light that brings the outdoors inside, plus soaring ceilings. 1st floor Master. Walk-out basement w/roughed-in bath offers potential for expansion. Attached 3-car heated garage w/home-office above. Mature landscaping w/walkways, natural rock walls, backyard patio, porch & huge fire pit. Quonset hut outbuildings offer add’l storage. Many new upgrades over last 3 yrs. High-speed internet. 3 miles from Boston commuter rail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

27.05 acresLot Size

$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sally Mann • Equine Homes Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Nelson de Oliveira • Advantage Real Estate

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72784684

Redfin Estimate

$1,501,884

$302K since sold in May 2021$48K since August

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This home's estimate is 88.1% higher than the average sale price ($798K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$755,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,508 sq ft
4 Andrea Ter, Shirley, MA 01464
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$975,000
B
3 beds3 baths3,245 sq ft
146 Elmwood Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$780,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths4,000 sq ft
49 Parker, Shirley, MA 01464
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$800,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,878 sq ft
430 Page St, Lunenburg, MA 01462
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$695,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,520 sq ft
17 Longley Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$785,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,283 sq ft
6 Baywoods Dr, Shirley, MA 01464

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Market trends in 01464, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.4%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$515K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 21 HRS AGO
$485,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,944 sq ft
87 Squannacook Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$399,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,161 sq ft
56 Lawton Rd Unit B, Shirley, MA 01464
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$575,000
3 beds2 baths2,042 sq ft
112 Walker Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
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Sale history for 42 Lawton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72784684

May 14, 2021

Sold

$1,200,000

$376/sq ft

Apr 2, 2021

Contingent

—

Feb 11, 2021

Listed

$1,299,900

$407/sq ft

MLS PIN #72188908

Sep 22, 2017

Sold

$775,000

$243/sq ft

Aug 4, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 24, 2017

Listed

$785,000

$246/sq ft

+25

It's Private & Quiet! It's your own year round resort home. A landscaped, fenced in heated pool, hot tub, screened gazebo and patio area is in the rear with an expansive lawn in front, surrounded by 25 acres of woodland. A wide veranda wraps around on three sides. All the first floor rooms have outside access, with the large master bedroom and the family room opening to the patio and pool/spa.The inside is a comfortable blend of open and personal, contemporary and traditional space. All the rooms have radiant heated floors.The kitchen space is open to the family room and its large stone fireplace. A comfortable screened sitting area opens into the family room and onto the patio. The second floor is balconied, has two large bedrooms, a full bath and a cozy space with it's own stone fireplace. The entire house is full of natural light and has a wonderful airy feeling to it. Ayer, Shirley village, train stations and Rte 2 are only minutes away.This is a great home with low taxes.

Public Records

Jun 13, 1997

Sold

$86,000

$27/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 19, 1990

Sold

$78,000

$24/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 23, 1988

Sold

$196,200

$61/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 23, 1987

Sold

$48,000

$15/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,886 (+6.1%)

$225,500 + $814,500

$1,040,000

2025

$12,148 (+6.4%)

$157,213 + $779,400

$936,613

2024

$11,419 (+2.1%)

$140,453 + $701,000

$841,453

2023

$11,185 (+2.0%)

$140,453 + $648,300

$788,753

2022

$10,971 (−1.7%)

$136,453 + $572,300

$708,753

2021

$11,157 (+4.9%)

$118,626 + $556,300

$674,926

2020

$10,636 (+30.3%)

$118,626 + $541,600

$660,226

2019

$8,161 (−0.2%)

$113,907 + $393,600

$507,507

2018

$8,174 (+3.5%)

$114,800 + $383,000

$497,800

2017

$7,900 (+5.1%)

$111,600 + $366,600

$478,200

2016

$7,514 (+5.3%)

$111,600 + $343,500

$455,100

2015

$7,133 (−3.7%)

$110,000 + $302,100

$412,100

2014

$7,410 (+5.3%)

$89,200 + $353,200

$442,400

2013

$7,038 (−5.5%)

$113,200 + $336,500

$449,700

2012

$7,444 (+9.3%)

$115,600 + $381,300

$496,900

2011

$6,811 (−3.8%)

$119,600 + $377,900

$497,500

2010

$7,082 (+7.0%)

$135,600 + $439,700

$575,300

2009

$6,620

$135,600 + $443,600

$579,200

Tax history for 42 Lawton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,886 (+6.1%)

$225,500 + $814,500

$1,040,000

2025

$12,148 (+6.4%)

$157,213 + $779,400

$936,613

2024

$11,419 (+2.1%)

$140,453 + $701,000

$841,453

2023

$11,185 (+2.0%)

$140,453 + $648,300

$788,753

2022

$10,971 (−1.7%)

$136,453 + $572,300

$708,753

2021

$11,157 (+4.9%)

$118,626 + $556,300

$674,926

2020

$10,636 (+30.3%)

$118,626 + $541,600

$660,226

2019

$8,161 (−0.2%)

$113,907 + $393,600

$507,507

2018

$8,174 (+3.5%)

$114,800 + $383,000

$497,800

2017

$7,900 (+5.1%)

$111,600 + $366,600

$478,200

2016

$7,514 (+5.3%)

$111,600 + $343,500

$455,100

2015

$7,133 (−3.7%)

$110,000 + $302,100

$412,100

2014

$7,410 (+5.3%)

$89,200 + $353,200

$442,400

2013

$7,038 (−5.5%)

$113,200 + $336,500

$449,700

2012

$7,444 (+9.3%)

$115,600 + $381,300

$496,900

2011

$6,811 (−3.8%)

$119,600 + $377,900

$497,500

2010

$7,082 (+7.0%)

$135,600 + $439,700

$575,300

2009

$6,620

$135,600 + $443,600

$579,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,193

Year built

1998

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2609348S

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 20
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Off Street, Paved, Unpaved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 304
Length: 16
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Exterior Access

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Laminate

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 720
Length: 24
Width: 30
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 330
Length: 15
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet

Office Room Information
Area: 490
Length: 14
Width: 35
Level: Second
Features: Closet - Walk-in,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony - Exterior,High Speed Internet Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet Hookup, Home Office-Separate Entry, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,193
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Equestrian
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 27.05
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 50
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,815.38
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Generator Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiant, Oil, Electric, Ductless
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Ayer: 2.6 miles on Rte 2A, RIGHT onto Lawton. 1/2 mile to #42 on LEFT. Home not visible from Rd
UnparsedAddress: 42 Lawton Road, Shirley MA 01464

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station
HorseYN: Yes
Horse Amenities: Paddocks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,193
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2609348S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Request Inclusion/Exclusion List For Details. (Farm Equipment & Tv/Monitors Excluded)
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Lura A. White Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi

6/10

Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

Ayer Shirley Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% 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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Shirley, MA • 01464

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.43M – $1.73M

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Home values near 42 Lawton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Lawton Rd, Shirley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$504,583
46A Lawton Rd, Shirley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3104 Sq. Ft.	$644,835

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Lawton Rd, Shirley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1713 Sq. Ft.	$567,791
44 Lawton Rd Apartment A, Shirley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$388,303

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Lawton Rd, Shirley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2868 Sq. Ft.	$662,481
44 Lawton Rd Apartment B, Shirley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$360,654

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