Charming 1957 custom Cape with great flr plan and screened porch needing cosmetic upgrades located in quiet, wooded Shirley close to Routes 2 & 495 - 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2-car detached gar. Cape on 1.60 acr lot..w/addt'l 3 lots for sale. Private water&septic. 300' from the road on hill. Great 1st time home buyer. Great investment.Newer roof. Walk-out basement with laundry and workshop. New dormers. Some work started. Great investment. Extra land. See MLS#709541
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
1.6 acresLot Size
$140Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pamela Loring• Keller Williams Realty North Central
Bought with Ernest Houde• WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Ernie Houde Associates
Three beautiful approval-not-required lots. Lot 2 is 34,923 square feet with 154 feet of frontage. Lot 3 is 44,390 square feet with 124 feet of frontage and Lot 4 is 39,820 square feet with 150 square feet of frontage. Great first-time home buyer location. Bring your plans. We have the builder to help you construct your dream home. Each lot is priced at 70,000.00 See MLS#70954148 (adjacent house on lot)
MLS PIN #70954148
Oct 29, 2009
Sold
$230,000
$140/sq ft
Sep 8, 2009
Contingent
—
Jul 29, 2009
Listed
$199,900
$122/sq ft
MLS PIN #30201016
Apr 30, 1998
Sold
$154,000
$94/sq ft
Mar 3, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 1998
Listed
$154,000
$94/sq ft
WONDERFUL HOME SPUN COUNTRY CAPE IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED. 2 FPLS WITH ORIGINAL HANDCRAFTED MANTLES. INCLUDES VERMONT CASTING WOODSTOVE, HARDWD FLRS IN BDRMS & LR. 3 MO OLD ELEC STOVE, 4 YR OLD FURNACE. CHARM ABOUNDS!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,884 (+3.5%)
$124,000 + $270,200
$394,200
2025
$4,717 (+5.5%)
$108,100 + $255,600
$363,700
2024
$4,469 (+2.5%)
$98,600 + $230,700
$329,300
2023
$4,358 (+4.9%)
$98,600 + $208,700
$307,300
2022
$4,156 (+0.6%)
$92,200 + $176,300
$268,500
2021
$4,131 (+3.8%)
$82,700 + $167,200
$249,900
2020
$3,979 (+3.9%)
$82,700 + $164,300
$247,000
2019
$3,830 (+3.3%)
$82,700 + $155,500
$238,200
2018
$3,708 (+1.8%)
$77,600 + $148,200
$225,800
2017
$3,641 (+4.9%)
$79,500 + $140,900
$220,400
2016
$3,470 (+11.6%)
$79,500 + $130,700
$210,200
2015
$3,109 (+14.1%)
$69,900 + $109,700
$179,600
2014
$2,725 (+1.9%)
$60,400 + $102,300
$162,700
2013
$2,673 (−1.0%)
$65,700 + $105,100
$170,800
2012
$2,701 (+8.3%)
$74,000 + $106,300
$180,300
2011
$2,494 (−20.7%)
$78,400 + $103,800
$182,200
2010
$3,145 (+9.2%)
$130,000 + $125,500
$255,500
2009
$2,879
$122,000 + $129,900
$251,900
Tax history for 77 Harvard Road,lot 1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,884 (+3.5%)
$124,000 + $270,200
$394,200
2025
$4,717 (+5.5%)
$108,100 + $255,600
$363,700
2024
$4,469 (+2.5%)
$98,600 + $230,700
$329,300
2023
$4,358 (+4.9%)
$98,600 + $208,700
$307,300
2022
$4,156 (+0.6%)
$92,200 + $176,300
$268,500
2021
$4,131 (+3.8%)
$82,700 + $167,200
$249,900
2020
$3,979 (+3.9%)
$82,700 + $164,300
$247,000
2019
$3,830 (+3.3%)
$82,700 + $155,500
$238,200
2018
$3,708 (+1.8%)
$77,600 + $148,200
$225,800
2017
$3,641 (+4.9%)
$79,500 + $140,900
$220,400
2016
$3,470 (+11.6%)
$79,500 + $130,700
$210,200
2015
$3,109 (+14.1%)
$69,900 + $109,700
$179,600
2014
$2,725 (+1.9%)
$60,400 + $102,300
$162,700
2013
$2,673 (−1.0%)
$65,700 + $105,100
$170,800
2012
$2,701 (+8.3%)
$74,000 + $106,300
$180,300
2011
$2,494 (−20.7%)
$78,400 + $103,800
$182,200
2010
$3,145 (+9.2%)
$130,000 + $125,500
$255,500
2009
$2,879
$122,000 + $129,900
$251,900
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,638
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3283232S
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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,638
Foundation Area: 936
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brown
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.6
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 181
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,879
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Private, Private Water
Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Lancaster Road to Harvard Road
UnparsedAddress: 77 Harvard Road,Lot 1, Shirley MA 01464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,638
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3283232S
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 • 0.5mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
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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
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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