$1,100,000
About this home
Step back in time with this exquisite antique home, built in 1797 in the heart of historic Shirley Center. This beautifully maintained residence has been lovingly preserved, showcasing its original detail and charm. As you enter, you'll be greeted by stunning period details, including original woodwork, wide-plank flooring, and inviting living spaces that exude warmth and history. The spacious rooms filled with natural light are perfect for entertaining. The rear portion can be informally separated to accommodate extended family living, with its own kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms. In addition, the Carriage House offers a versatile accessory two-bedroom dwelling for intergenerational living or rental income. The gorgeous grounds are a true highlight, with an in-ground pool perfect for summer relaxation, mature plantings and trees, and the original brick smokehouse. A large barn offers ample storage for equipment, tools, and seasonal items. 2-car gar with car charger.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73547145
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 104
- On market date
- July 9, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 6
- Lot size
- 1.1 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
- 324
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Ayer Shirley School District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Ayer Shirley School District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student:teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
- District
- Francis W. Parker Charter Essential (District)
Walkability
Blended score for Shirley'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
How this listing compares to current activity in Shirley, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 16, 2026.
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.