Last Sold Price
5 beds1,476 sqft$331/sqft
40 Ayer Rd, Shirley, MA 01464

Description

Classic 8RM-5BR-2BA Country Home which has been thoughtfully Restored for today's Comfort & yesteryear's Charm. 1st FL BR w/ensuite, also boasts a 21' encl breezeway to the oversized 2-car garage w/2 elec door openers & off-street parking for add'l (4) cars. Garage has a (100)amp Sub-Panel box in addition to the (200)amp main panel in basement workshop w/(3-phase). New Roof; Fresh Paint Interior & Exterior. All HW floors:(Maple & Oak) have been sanded, re-stained & finished w/satin urethane. New...Classic 8RM-5BR-2BA Country Home which has been thoughtfully Restored for today's Comfort & yesteryear's Charm. 1st FL BR w/ensuite, also boasts a 21' encl breezeway to the oversized 2-car garage w/2 elec door openers & off-street parking for add'l (4) cars. Garage has a (100)amp Sub-Panel box in addition to the (200)amp main panel in basement workshop w/(3-phase). New Roof; Fresh Paint Interior & Exterior. All HW floors:(Maple & Oak) have been sanded, re-stained & finished w/satin urethane. New w/w in (3) of (5)BRs, both bathrooms have been updated w/new vinyl floors, New classic beadboard, oversized shower & deep soaking tub/shower. New Granite countertops & New Luxury Vinyl in Kitch. Harvey vinyl dbl insulated windows thru-out the house. Being sold "as is". Great Schools/Low Taxes in sm historic town! Front covered porch is graced with a classic custom-made porch swing, incl. Train to N Station/BOSTON Depot is conveniently across Street
LISTING CLOSED: 02/10/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bonnie L. Lawrence • LAER Realty Partners

Property Details for 40 Ayer Road

Status
MLS #
73394832
Days on Market
226
Taxes
$4,311 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1918
Town
Shirley
Area
MA-Shirley
Architectural Style
Cape, Farmhouse, Shingle, Craftsman
Style
Garden, Cape, Farmhouse, Shingle, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$520,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

103.6%

[Shirley, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Bonnie L. Lawrence

Sold By Lyv Realty, Michelle Costello

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Building Information for 40 Ayer Road

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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$2,840 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,480

Property Taxes

$359

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 40 Ayer Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1476.0
  • Color: GreenGrey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lura A. White
  • High School: Ayer/Shirleyreg
  • Middle School: Shirley/Ayerreg
  • Neighborhood: Shirley Village
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Other
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Closet, Breezeway, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Pantry, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Covered, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Insulated, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Insulated, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.84
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.4
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.6
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.899999999
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.6
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 126.44
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.6
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.9
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 119.039999999
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.6
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 75.259999999
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom5 Length: 10.6
  • Bedroom5 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 7.1
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 36.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.5
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 69.66
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.1
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.6
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 142.38
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 12.6
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.3
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 103.74
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Picture,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Length: 11.4
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.1
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 139.15
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: COMMUTER's Dream Location w/Shirley Depot across St. Natural Gas in street. 21' Breezeway has endless uses.Laundry hook-up in kitch closet or basement .Appl were in disrepair&removed.Property is Not in a flood zone. Measurements approx. 200AMP+100AMP subpanel BB heat could update to heat pump & AC.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 744030
  • Assessments: $332,400
  • Block: A
  • Book: 83225
  • Lot: 11
  • Map: 22
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Sh Village
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Foundation Area: 885.0
  • Frontage: 104.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 8
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 40 Ayer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73394832

$488,000
Jan 4, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73394832

Jan 4, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73394832

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73394832

$488,000
01/04/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73394832

01/04/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73394832

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Ayer Road

Taxable ValueLand$130,000Additions$202,400Total$332,400
Tax Record2025$4,311 ($359 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningSVCountyMIDDLESEXAPNSHIR M:0022 B:000A L:00011

Schools near 40 Ayer Road

This home is within Ayer Shirley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Page Hilltop School
PublicPK to 5

Lura A. White Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 40 Ayer Road, Shirley, MA 01464
$488,000
5
1,476
9,583
$166,000
3
1,344
333,234
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Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Bonnie L. Lawrence

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