Looking for a home as unique as you are? A remarkable home awaits you in Shirley with architectural savvy, sophistication and style. Walk to the Commuter Railway. You can have it all, country living at it's finest and location affording you closeness to Boston. This custom Builder's home has been lovingly restored throughout with attention to detail and the finest of amenities. Custom cabinetry and trim throughout boasting Brazilian Cherry Custom Cabinets, arched doorways, Maylaysian Rosewood on the first floor, radiant floor heat, large built in armoire and the list goes on and on. Please review "It's all in the Detail Sheet" (attached to the listing). Large wrap around trex porch, second floor balcony, large patio with custom gardens, large fenced in dog pen and 200 sf Shed (workshop). Stunning granite walkway accents the entrance of this fine home and exudes pride of ownership.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Apple Country Team• Keller Williams Realty North Central
Bought with Christina Sargent• Foster-Healey Real Estate
This "Diamond in the ruff" could be a real gem. TLC,elbow grease, and your imagination could turn this "needs help home" into a place you can be proud of.Property features a 1/2 quarter acre in town lot that offers lots of parking or room for a large garage to be built. FREE WATER on property is an hand dug well that can be used to water the large yard. Grate for gardners or just to wash your cars.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,657 (+3.1%)
$149,400 + $387,900
$537,300
2025
$6,459 (+3.8%)
$130,300 + $367,700
$498,000
2024
$6,222 (+33.3%)
$111,100 + $347,400
$458,500
2023
$4,668 (+22.8%)
$111,100 + $218,100
$329,200
2022
$3,800 (+3.5%)
$107,300 + $138,200
$245,500
2021
$3,670 (+4.9%)
$95,800 + $126,200
$222,000
2020
$3,499 (+4.5%)
$95,800 + $121,400
$217,200
2019
$3,348 (+5.6%)
$95,800 + $112,400
$208,200
2018
$3,171 (+8.8%)
$92,000 + $101,100
$193,100
2017
$2,914 (+1.1%)
$84,300 + $92,100
$176,400
2016
$2,881 (+3.2%)
$85,800 + $88,700
$174,500
2015
$2,792 (+11.7%)
$80,500 + $80,800
$161,300
2014
$2,499 (+8.2%)
$69,700 + $79,500
$149,200
2013
$2,310 (+6.2%)
$68,100 + $79,500
$147,600
2012
$2,175 (+8.0%)
$67,800 + $77,400
$145,200
2011
$2,014 (+12.1%)
$75,500 + $71,600
$147,100
2010
$1,796 (−8.9%)
$76,500 + $69,400
$145,900
2009
$1,972
$86,500 + $86,000
$172,500
Tax history for 48 Ayer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,657 (+3.1%)
$149,400 + $387,900
$537,300
2025
$6,459 (+3.8%)
$130,300 + $367,700
$498,000
2024
$6,222 (+33.3%)
$111,100 + $347,400
$458,500
2023
$4,668 (+22.8%)
$111,100 + $218,100
$329,200
2022
$3,800 (+3.5%)
$107,300 + $138,200
$245,500
2021
$3,670 (+4.9%)
$95,800 + $126,200
$222,000
2020
$3,499 (+4.5%)
$95,800 + $121,400
$217,200
2019
$3,348 (+5.6%)
$95,800 + $112,400
$208,200
2018
$3,171 (+8.8%)
$92,000 + $101,100
$193,100
2017
$2,914 (+1.1%)
$84,300 + $92,100
$176,400
2016
$2,881 (+3.2%)
$85,800 + $88,700
$174,500
2015
$2,792 (+11.7%)
$80,500 + $80,800
$161,300
2014
$2,499 (+8.2%)
$69,700 + $79,500
$149,200
2013
$2,310 (+6.2%)
$68,100 + $79,500
$147,600
2012
$2,175 (+8.0%)
$67,800 + $77,400
$145,200
2011
$2,014 (+12.1%)
$75,500 + $71,600
$147,100
2010
$1,796 (−8.9%)
$76,500 + $69,400
$145,900
2009
$1,972
$86,500 + $86,000
$172,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Pellet Stove
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Front St to Benjamin Rd to Ayer Rd
UnparsedAddress: 48 Ayer Rd, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,684
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3781209S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Waher And Dryer But Are Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lura A. White Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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.
9 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$642,000 – $777,000
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