Reproduction Colonial modeled after famous architect Royal Barry Wills featuring 3 large bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, granite/stainless kitchen with an adjacent Butler's pantry with wet bar, cabinetry, & granite counters. There's hardwood flooring throughout & many built-in cabinets, and custom woodwork details. There are 3 fireplaces with brick hearth & mantle details. The home is a 1 level sprawling ranch, with additional rooms on the lower level where playroom/gym is located. There's a large brick screened patio room for additl' outdoor living. Recent updates include kitchen, baths, heating/central air system, & exterior painting. The home sits on 1.89 grassy acres surrounded by stone walls, fruit trees, berry bushes, perennials, and mature trees. There is an irrigated vegetable garden, vast custom stone patio with firepit & large shed. Located in Shirley Ctr. & surrounded by conservation land/trails. Near pool, tennis, basketball. It's a nature lovers gem
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1 sq ftLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Stein• HomeLister, Inc.
Bought with Elaine Graham• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
BEAUTIFUL SETTING IN SHIRLEY CENTER. CHARMING RANCH WITH LOTS OF SPACE. HARDWOOD AND BUILT-INS THROUGHOUT. LOVINGLY MAINTAINED.
MLS PIN #30556904
Apr 12, 2002
Sold
$425,000
$185/sq ft
Feb 11, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2001
Listed
$425,000
$185/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC SHIRLEY COMMON. ROYAL BARRY WILLS INSPIRED RANCH. 3.27 ACRES HARD WOOD THROUGHOUT. MANY CHARMING EXTRAS, BUILT-INS. CURRENTLY BEING CONNECTED TO TOWN SEWER. 2ND TAP INSTALLED. BONUS BARN
MLS PIN #30037066
Jun 1, 1995
Sold
$53,500
$23/sq ft
Apr 27, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 1995
Listed
$65,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,807 (+2.7%)
$168,100 + $381,300
$549,400
2025
$6,628
$140,100 + $370,900
$511,000
2024
$6,630 (+3.1%)
$128,100 + $360,500
$488,600
2023
$6,428 (+10.4%)
$128,100 + $325,200
$453,300
2022
$5,822 (+7.5%)
$124,100 + $252,000
$376,100
2021
$5,414 (+5.1%)
$112,100 + $215,400
$327,500
2020
$5,150 (+4.4%)
$112,100 + $207,600
$319,700
2019
$4,935 (+9.4%)
$112,100 + $194,800
$306,900
2018
$4,511 (+2.7%)
$107,300 + $167,400
$274,700
2017
$4,394
$104,100 + $161,900
$266,000
2016
$4,392 (+0.8%)
$104,100 + $161,900
$266,000
2015
$4,357 (+4.2%)
$102,500 + $149,200
$251,700
2014
$4,181 (+3.7%)
$81,700 + $167,900
$249,600
2013
$4,031 (+3.7%)
$105,700 + $151,900
$257,600
2012
$3,886 (+9.8%)
$108,100 + $151,300
$259,400
2011
$3,539 (−3.1%)
$112,100 + $146,400
$258,500
2010
$3,654 (+3.9%)
$128,100 + $168,700
$296,800
2009
$3,517
$129,600 + $178,100
$307,700
Tax history for 5 Brown
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,807 (+2.7%)
$168,100 + $381,300
$549,400
2025
$6,628
$140,100 + $370,900
$511,000
2024
$6,630 (+3.1%)
$128,100 + $360,500
$488,600
2023
$6,428 (+10.4%)
$128,100 + $325,200
$453,300
2022
$5,822 (+7.5%)
$124,100 + $252,000
$376,100
2021
$5,414 (+5.1%)
$112,100 + $215,400
$327,500
2020
$5,150 (+4.4%)
$112,100 + $207,600
$319,700
2019
$4,935 (+9.4%)
$112,100 + $194,800
$306,900
2018
$4,511 (+2.7%)
$107,300 + $167,400
$274,700
2017
$4,394
$104,100 + $161,900
$266,000
2016
$4,392 (+0.8%)
$104,100 + $161,900
$266,000
2015
$4,357 (+4.2%)
$102,500 + $149,200
$251,700
2014
$4,181 (+3.7%)
$81,700 + $167,900
$249,600
2013
$4,031 (+3.7%)
$105,700 + $151,900
$257,600
2012
$3,886 (+9.8%)
$108,100 + $151,300
$259,400
2011
$3,539 (−3.1%)
$112,100 + $146,400
$258,500
2010
$3,654 (+3.9%)
$128,100 + $168,700
$296,800
2009
$3,517
$129,600 + $178,100
$307,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: The home is located at 5 Brown Road in Shirley Center.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Brown, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,167
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1845617S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lura A. White Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$647,000 – $783,000
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