Charming farmhouse Colonial is privately situated on just under an acre of land & conveniently minutes to rt 2. An outstanding open concept floor plan perfect for entertaining. The staircase is in the center of the home & all rooms connect circular to one another. DR is ideal for family dinners or to entertain & flows into the kitchen w/ a movable island ideal for an extra prep area.The FR has a wood-burning fireplace & hardwood floors that extend through the FR.Enclosed sunroom/playroom through the sliding glass doors lead to the back deck & expansive backyard. 1/2 bathroom w/ laundry, coat closet & access to the oversized 2 car gar w/ storage loft & work area; are an offshoot of the family room. 3 spacious bdrms and full bath w/shower, all located on the second fl w/ hardwood floors & great closets. The lrg main bath has a shower/tub, two vanities & linen closet. 2 finished rooms in the walkout low level w/ plenty of space for a gym, office, playroom & media rm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Heather Murphy & Team• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Sadly, the buyer's financing didn't come through, so this this charming farmhouse colonial is back on the market. Located in one of the best commuting locations in Shirley, you’ll love the flexible open floorplan boasting a large eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets and plenty of counter space, a formal dining room, fireplaced living room and access to the back porch, deck and above-ground pool. Gorgeous hardwood throughout including an oak staircase to the second level which features three large bedrooms, two full baths and loads of storage. Need more space? The lower level is finished into a huge family room, office or bonus room with even more storage! Enjoy your coffee on the front porch and watch the world go by, play some ball in the large, level front yard or relax out on the deck and enjoy some sunshine. The Ayer-Shirley School District just completed their brand new high school and are now ranked in the top quarter in the state. Offers due 1/30 at 5pm.
MLS PIN #17088968
Mar 25, 1994
Sold
$129,000
$42/sq ft
Feb 12, 1994
Listing Removed
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Oct 7, 1993
Listed
$129,900
$42/sq ft
SET ON A LEVEL LOT W/ A VARIETY OF MATURE PLANTINGS, THIS CONTEMPORARY FEATURES A STUN NING LR W/VAULTED CEILING, GLASS DOOR TO FUL L LENGTH DECK & CORNER WOODSTOVE HEARTH. A CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH A RUSTIC FLAIR!
Public Records
Oct 31, 1988
Sold
$154,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,683 (+2.8%)
$152,100 + $468,000
$620,100
2025
$7,477 (+1.9%)
$132,600 + $443,900
$576,500
2024
$7,339 (+8.3%)
$120,900 + $419,900
$540,800
2023
$6,779 (+5.8%)
$120,900 + $357,200
$478,100
2022
$6,406 (+0.7%)
$113,100 + $300,700
$413,800
2021
$6,364 (+3.9%)
$101,400 + $283,600
$385,000
2020
$6,127 (+2.1%)
$101,400 + $278,900
$380,300
2019
$6,001 (−1.9%)
$101,400 + $271,800
$373,200
2018
$6,115 (+0.4%)
$95,200 + $277,200
$372,400
2017
$6,089 (+3.9%)
$97,500 + $271,100
$368,600
2016
$5,861 (+0.5%)
$97,500 + $257,500
$355,000
2015
$5,830 (+2.6%)
$85,800 + $251,000
$336,800
2014
$5,685 (+7.7%)
$74,100 + $265,300
$339,400
2013
$5,277 (+1.5%)
$79,000 + $258,200
$337,200
2012
$5,200 (+7.8%)
$87,300 + $259,800
$347,100
2011
$4,822 (+3.3%)
$92,500 + $259,700
$352,200
2010
$4,670 (+10.2%)
$108,000 + $271,400
$379,400
2009
$4,236
$100,800 + $269,800
$370,600
Tax history for 71 Lancaster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,683 (+2.8%)
$152,100 + $468,000
$620,100
2025
$7,477 (+1.9%)
$132,600 + $443,900
$576,500
2024
$7,339 (+8.3%)
$120,900 + $419,900
$540,800
2023
$6,779 (+5.8%)
$120,900 + $357,200
$478,100
2022
$6,406 (+0.7%)
$113,100 + $300,700
$413,800
2021
$6,364 (+3.9%)
$101,400 + $283,600
$385,000
2020
$6,127 (+2.1%)
$101,400 + $278,900
$380,300
2019
$6,001 (−1.9%)
$101,400 + $271,800
$373,200
2018
$6,115 (+0.4%)
$95,200 + $277,200
$372,400
2017
$6,089 (+3.9%)
$97,500 + $271,100
$368,600
2016
$5,861 (+0.5%)
$97,500 + $257,500
$355,000
2015
$5,830 (+2.6%)
$85,800 + $251,000
$336,800
2014
$5,685 (+7.7%)
$74,100 + $265,300
$339,400
2013
$5,277 (+1.5%)
$79,000 + $258,200
$337,200
2012
$5,200 (+7.8%)
$87,300 + $259,800
$347,100
2011
$4,822 (+3.3%)
$92,500 + $259,700
$352,200
2010
$4,670 (+10.2%)
$108,000 + $271,400
$379,400
2009
$4,236
$100,800 + $269,800
$370,600
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,076
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2116616S
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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street