.Secluded country cape in North Shirley. Four bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a large, private flat backyard perfect for a game of volleyball. Two zone heating, well insulated with double pane Andersen windows keeps your heating bills down. Large windows and an open floor plan make for a light and airy home. New roof in 2007, new kitchen stove and floor 2013, vinyl siding you never have to paint! Every room freshly painted, most of them this year. Just wow and fast closing available
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Mark Tavenner• RE/MAX Prestige
Bought with Elena Beldiya Petrov• Acton Real Estate Co., LLC
SPACIOUS CAPE SET WELL BACK FROM ROAD, ON A PRIVATE LOT. THIS HOME HAS LOTS TO OFFER EIK, FORMAL DINING RM, TWO FULL BATHS, SECOND FLOOR LAUNDRY, FRONT TO BACK MSTBRM WITH EXTRA STORAGE SPACE, AND A SECURITY SYSTEM JUST TO MENTION A FEW.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,771 (+6.0%)
$164,200 + $301,600
$465,800
2025
$5,442 (+6.0%)
$136,900 + $282,700
$419,600
2024
$5,134 (+2.8%)
$125,100 + $253,200
$378,300
2023
$4,994 (+4.1%)
$125,100 + $227,100
$352,200
2022
$4,797 (−0.4%)
$121,200 + $188,700
$309,900
2021
$4,817 (+3.9%)
$109,500 + $181,900
$291,400
2020
$4,636 (+4.0%)
$109,500 + $178,300
$287,800
2019
$4,457 (+2.6%)
$109,500 + $167,700
$277,200
2018
$4,346 (+3.6%)
$104,800 + $159,900
$264,700
2017
$4,193 (+4.8%)
$101,700 + $152,100
$253,800
2016
$4,000 (−2.0%)
$101,700 + $140,600
$242,300
2015
$4,082 (−0.4%)
$100,100 + $135,700
$235,800
2014
$4,100 (+1.2%)
$79,800 + $165,000
$244,800
2013
$4,052 (+3.8%)
$100,800 + $158,100
$258,900
2012
$3,902 (+8.7%)
$100,700 + $159,800
$260,500
2011
$3,591 (−5.7%)
$104,400 + $157,900
$262,300
2010
$3,807 (+7.0%)
$116,500 + $192,800
$309,300
2009
$3,559
$116,500 + $194,900
$311,400
Tax history for 72 Townsend Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,771 (+6.0%)
$164,200 + $301,600
$465,800
2025
$5,442 (+6.0%)
$136,900 + $282,700
$419,600
2024
$5,134 (+2.8%)
$125,100 + $253,200
$378,300
2023
$4,994 (+4.1%)
$125,100 + $227,100
$352,200
2022
$4,797 (−0.4%)
$121,200 + $188,700
$309,900
2021
$4,817 (+3.9%)
$109,500 + $181,900
$291,400
2020
$4,636 (+4.0%)
$109,500 + $178,300
$287,800
2019
$4,457 (+2.6%)
$109,500 + $167,700
$277,200
2018
$4,346 (+3.6%)
$104,800 + $159,900
$264,700
2017
$4,193 (+4.8%)
$101,700 + $152,100
$253,800
2016
$4,000 (−2.0%)
$101,700 + $140,600
$242,300
2015
$4,082 (−0.4%)
$100,100 + $135,700
$235,800
2014
$4,100 (+1.2%)
$79,800 + $165,000
$244,800
2013
$4,052 (+3.8%)
$100,800 + $158,100
$258,900
2012
$3,902 (+8.7%)
$100,700 + $159,800
$260,500
2011
$3,591 (−5.7%)
$104,400 + $157,900
$262,300
2010
$3,807 (+7.0%)
$116,500 + $192,800
$309,300
2009
$3,559
$116,500 + $194,900
$311,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,764
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1966222S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 320
Length: 16
Width: 20
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 80
Length: 8
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,764
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Modular
StructureType: House
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.01
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,051
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Location
Location Information
Directions: Groton to Townsend
UnparsedAddress: 72 Townsend Rd, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,764
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1966222S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lura A. White Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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
6 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
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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
$512,000 – $620,000
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