42 Benjamin Rd

1,968 Sq. Ft.
$224 / Sq. Ft.
1,968
Sq. Ft.
$224
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stop your search now! This classic 1940s colonial with solid bones is set on over half an acre of land along a scenic country road. Step inside the foyer to find hardwood floors, double-height ceilings, and a handsome wooden staircase. The first floor offers a full-length living room with a fireplace and access to a spacious family room. A dining room, kitchen, half-bath, and practical mudroom leading to the driveway and large backyard complete the level. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms along...Stop your search now! This classic 1940s colonial with solid bones is set on over half an acre of land along a scenic country road. Step inside the foyer to find hardwood floors, double-height ceilings, and a handsome wooden staircase. The first floor offers a full-length living room with a fireplace and access to a spacious family room. A dining room, kitchen, half-bath, and practical mudroom leading to the driveway and large backyard complete the level. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms along with the home’s full bath. The location is ideal, just minutes from Shirley’s commuter rail stop and Main Street, as well as Benjamin Hill Park and other recreational amenities. 42 Benjamin Road is also only a 5-minute drive to Route 2 and just over a 10-minute drive to I-495. Highest and best offers are due by Tuesday at 5 PM; seller reserves the right to accept an offer before the deadline. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to customize a well-maintained home in a desirable setting
  1. Listed by Michael Page • LAER Realty Partners

Property Details for 42 Benjamin Road

Town
Shirley
Area
MA-Shirley
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 10/03/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 42 Benjamin Road

StatusSold
MLS #73426560
Days on Market19
Taxes$5,766 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1948
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Michael Page

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Lisa Stahovec

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Building Information for 42 Benjamin Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,148 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,717 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,236

Property Taxes

$481

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Benjamin Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1968.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lura A. White Elementary Scho
  • High School: Ayer Shirley Regional High Sch
  • Middle School: Ayer Shirley Regional Middle S
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Lot Description: Easements, Cleared, Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Listing agent is related to seller.Property has a water easement for the new developement behind the home. See attached plot plan.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0033 B:000B L:00004,744449
  • Assessments: $444,600
  • Book: 80467
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 42 Benjamin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426560

$440,000
Sep 9, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426560

Sep 9, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426560

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426560

$440,000
09/09/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426560

09/09/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426560

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

Public Records for 42 Benjamin Road

Taxable ValueLand$135,600Additions$309,000Total$444,600
Tax Record2025$5,766 ($480 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt906 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNSHIR M:0033 B:000B L:00004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 42 Benjamin 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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Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Michael Page

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