8 Ayer Road

Sold 4/23/21
Sold 4/23/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$870,000
5 beds3,720 sqft$234/sqft
8 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1869Year Built
$234/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful five-bedroom historic home in the Town of Harvard was originally built in 1869 by George Fletcher in a French Second Empire style. The house was acquired by Emily Hildreth in the 1880s. Hildreth was a devout patron of the arts and soon after acquiring the home, she made various renovations and alterations to accommodate the summer gatherings by some of New England’s illustrious families. They included the construction of a two-story entry porch that is open on the first floor with...This beautiful five-bedroom historic home in the Town of Harvard was originally built in 1869 by George Fletcher in a French Second Empire style. The house was acquired by Emily Hildreth in the 1880s. Hildreth was a devout patron of the arts and soon after acquiring the home, she made various renovations and alterations to accommodate the summer gatherings by some of New England’s illustrious families. They included the construction of a two-story entry porch that is open on the first floor with round-headed arches on three sides, rising with solid walls to a screened porch under a low-gabled roof. She affectionately named her home “Sunnyside” with the purpose of making it the cultural hub of the town. Optimally situated in the historic town center and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The current owners have been stewards of the property for nearly half a century, preserving its many original details. Potential in-law apartment.
  • Listed by: Claudia Wesley • Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord
Listing closed: 04/23/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72702187

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Property Information for 8 Ayer Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,750 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Worcester County
  • Town: Harvard
  • MLS Area: Harvard
  • Area: MA-Harvard-Harvard, MA-Harvard
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Shingle
  • Style: Garden, Victorian, Shingle
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1869
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3720.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hes
  • High School: Bromfileld
  • Middle School: Bromfield
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Bathroom, Sun Room, Office, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Heat Pump, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 231.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Deck - Exterior,Double Vanity
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 247.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 19.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 195.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Length: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 50.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 285.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 525.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Handicap Accessible,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 25.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 403.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 176.0
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: The property has an easement on the front of the house with the Town Common for vehicular and pedestrian access. **Sewer Betterment loan to be assumed by the buyer. Balance as 09/01/2020 is $13,338.60,$297.54 is pay quarterly from the tax bill
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 17D011000000,1534288
  • Assessments: $678,900
  • Block: 11
  • Book: 57015
  • Map: 17
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: AR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: N/A

Property History for 8 Ayer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72702187

$870,000—
Mar 5, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72702187

—
Mar 5, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72702187

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72702187

$870,000
03/05/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72702187

—
03/05/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72702187

—

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

Public Records for 8 Ayer Road

Taxable ValueLand$180,800Additions$867,000Total$1,047,800
Tax Record2025$16,398 ($1,366 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,384 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,384 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1869Year Renovated1869CountyWORCESTERAPNHARV M:17-D B:11

Schools near 8 Ayer Road

This home is within Harvard School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hildreth Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
The Bromfield Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
The Bromfield School
Public - 9 to 12
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Private - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hildreth Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

The Bromfield Middle School
Public6 to 8

The Bromfield School
Public9 to 12

Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Private1 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: 8 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451
$870,000
5
3,720
19,166
1 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451
$160,000
–
–
–
3,105,828
12 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451
$316,000
3
2,157
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3 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA 01451
–
–
–
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6,970
5 Littleton Road, Harvard, MA 01451
$498,000
4
2,840
13,503
9 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451
–
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5,328
6,098

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