Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,968 sqft$206/sqft
5 Parker Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1840Year Built
$206/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

An authentic american treasure! 1840 Greek Revival situated on two gorgeous acres has been lovingly cared for by the same family for almost 50 years. The Pray House, an icon on Shirley Common is now ready for a new owner to enjoy all that this cherished property has to offer. Upon entering the foyer your eye will be drawn to the ornate gas/electric lantern illuminating this hall of history with stunning wide pine flooring & a charming alcove holding the secrets of the past. The generous gathering...An authentic american treasure! 1840 Greek Revival situated on two gorgeous acres has been lovingly cared for by the same family for almost 50 years. The Pray House, an icon on Shirley Common is now ready for a new owner to enjoy all that this cherished property has to offer. Upon entering the foyer your eye will be drawn to the ornate gas/electric lantern illuminating this hall of history with stunning wide pine flooring & a charming alcove holding the secrets of the past. The generous gathering room is the heart of the home with built-ins, a Jotul wood stove & windows galore. The kitchen has Corian counters, SS appliances & more wide pine flooring. A vaulted ceiling 1st floor bedroom, full bath & laundry room round out the main level. 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms, full bath & a home office on the 3rd floor. Enormous 3 level, attached barn with inviting screened porch overlooking the organic garden area, fruit trees & Common. Minutes to the Commuter T to Boston!
  • Listed by: Lisa Pete • Acres Away Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72813103

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$635,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

102.7%

Shirley, MA

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Location

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Sold By Chinatti Realty Group, Inc., Chinatti Realty Group

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Property Information for 5 Parker Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,711 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Shirley
  • Area: MA-Shirley
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Greek Revival
  • Style: Garden, Antique, Greek Revival
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2968.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Laura White
  • High School: Ayer/Shirley
  • Middle School: Ayer/Shirley
  • Neighborhood: Shirley Common
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Solar Hot Water, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Farm, Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Work Area, Side Entry, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Work Area, Side Entry, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: Subject to Seller's Satisfactory Relocation. The Pray House is a contributing house to the Shirley Center Historic District,protected with local zoning design review of building changes & subject to the Town Demolition Delay Bylaw.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0065 B:000A L:00003,744896
  • Assessments: $345,500
  • Book: 31292
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: HIS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Horse: Yes
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 5 Parker Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72813103

$610,000
Apr 29, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72813103

Apr 29, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72813103

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72813103

$610,000
04/29/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72813103

04/29/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72813103

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

Public Records for 5 Parker Road

Taxable ValueLand$140,800Additions$508,800Total$649,600
Tax Record2025$8,425 ($702 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,194 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,194 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt904 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840ZoningHISCountyMIDDLESEXAPNSHIR M:0065 B:000A L:00003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Parker 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Parker Road, Shirley, MA 01464
$610,000
5
2,968
87,120
$149,900
3
1,718
78,843
$177,200
3
217,800
$296,825
4
2,713
10,454
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