Welcome to the home you have been waiting for! Inside this estately 3 bedroom home you'll find it obvious that it was built and treated with loving care. Lots of extras give this home unique features such as an unfinished basement with fireplace and plenty of space for whatever your needs may be, great potential! Front to back living room with fireplace, formal dining room and upstairs bedrooms all with beautiful hardwood floors. A bright, sunny den, family room or home office as well as a very practical mud room at the entry. Conveniently located to the MBTA train station, shops in Shirley Village, the Ayer-Shirley Middle School and the Benjamin Hill pool, playground and picnic area. Small town charm at it's finest. See it today!
- MLS# 72768538
- Date Listed12/21/2020
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size -
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1948
- Square Feet 2,421 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $1.03
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Heating Natural Gas
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Directions
Ayer rd to Benjamin
Financial Considerations
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
5.53 mi
Distance
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.64 mi
Distance
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.53 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
5.53 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 2
6.28 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
7.14 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
8.44 mi
Distance
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.64 mi
Distance
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Public • 7 - 12
2.92 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.28 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 12
7.14 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.25 mi
Distance
Public • 3 - 5
7.25 mi
Distance
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
Public • 5 - 8
7.94 mi
Distance
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.53 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.25 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
2.38 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 12
6.55 mi
Distance
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Private • 01 - 12
7.3 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
7.75 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
7.94 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fairbank St | 6 | 5 | Jan 22, 2026 | $1,245,000 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| Lot 2 Strawberry Farm | Listing | 5 | 5 | Feb 25, 2026 | $1,925,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $925,000 |
| 32 Skylark Ln | 3 | 3 | Feb 18, 2026 | $749,900 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| Lot 2 166 Elmwood Rd. | 4 | 3 | Jan 31, 2026 | $949,900 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| 2 JONATHAN Drive | 4 | 3 | Dec 29, 2025 | $319,900 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| 10 Robin Lane | 4 | 3 | Jan 28, 2026 | $359,000 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| 6 Fox Lane | 4 | 3 | Jan 28, 2026 | $600,000 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| 40 Ayer Road | 5 | 2 | Feb 11, 2026 | $499,900 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| 830 Massachusetts Ave | 4 | 2 | Feb 12, 2026 | $589,900 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
| 121 Culver Rd | 4 | 4 | Jan 17, 2026 | $1,099,000 | Feb 26, 2026 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,355 | 7,387 | 1,645,166 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 485 | 466 | 2,012 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 41.6 | 41.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $85,614 | $85,530 | $107,759 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $40,235 | $40,281 | $55,878 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 15.2°F | 15.2°F | 15.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 81°F | 81°F | 82.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.13" | 49.13" | 46.95" | 38" |
21/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
20/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 8/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 19/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 42 Benjamin RD 1
Source: Realty.com
42 Benjamin Rd 1, Shirley, MA 01464 is a Single Family, Residential Lease property listed for $2,500 The property is 2421 sq. ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Realty.com has 26 photos of 42 Benjamin RD 1.
Our records indicate that 42 Benjamin RD 1 was built in 1948.
The full address for this home is 42 Benjamin Rd 1, Shirley, MA 01464.
42 Benjamin RD 1 has been listed on Realty.com since Mon December 21, 2020
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 8/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 19/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 42 Benjamin RD 1. Page Hilltop School (Grades: PK - 5), Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Ayer Shirley Regional High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Laer Realty Partners
(tel: 978-226-3421)
Listing agent:
Michael Page
(tel: 978-390-1700)
(#CT005878)
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