$1,690,000
About this home
Welcome to 117 Ayer Road, where classic charm meets an unparalleled location! Intentional design, enduring beauty and everyday ease. This property offers a rare opportunity to plant roots in Harvard, a town celebrated for its commitment to academic excellence and a lifestyle defined by natural beauty. Providing a perfect backdrop for both quiet mornings and vibrant entertaining, this exceptional custom built home offers a seamless connection to its natural surroundings & is filled with sunlight, expansive windows, glass doors & a desirable southern rear exposure. Light maple floors, custom cherry cabinetry w/ maple inlay & built-in cherry casework create a cohesive, timeless aesthetic, complemented by Thos. Moser furnishings and a warm white palette throughout.Storage is abundant, featuring window seats, generous closets & an unfinished basement with flexible future potential (approx 2200sf). Outdoor living is equally inviting with a private heated gunite pool & spa designed with naturalistic plantings, along with established gardens, level recreation land& basketball area. Updates include roof (2021–2024), Azek decking (2020), pool equipment (2023–2025), hot water heater, well tank&new dishwasher(2026). Central Air. Solar ready. For those who prioritize top-tier education, this address is a doorway in to the prestigious Harvard school district. The Bromfield School is currently ranked 4th in Massachusetts, 161st nationally by U.S. News & World Report and it is a 2026 'School of Recognition,' an honor by the state for exceptional academic growth and achievement. Whether you're drawn to the area for its small town charm, the sprawling nearby conservation lands and farms, or the peace of mind that comes with a strong education system, this property delivers. Join a community that truly values its future and come see why this home offers the perfect place to start your next chapter!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73512755
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 172
- On market date
- May 5, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 8
- Lot size
- 8.02 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Harvard
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Ayer Shirley School District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Harvard
Walkability
Blended score for Harvard's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.