Shirley market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Shirley, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Shirley
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Recently sold in Shirley
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.






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).
Nearby schools
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)
Current Weather
Live conditions in Shirley, from Fitchburg, Fitchburg Municipal Airport.
Cities near Shirley
ZIP codes in Shirley
Shirley real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Shirley right now?+
There are currently 41 active listings in Shirley, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Shirley?+
The median list price for active listings in Shirley is $349,900. Homes are spending an average of 103 days on market.
Is Shirley's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Shirley have risen 6.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What schools serve Shirley?+
The closest public schools to Shirley's center are Lura A. White Elementary School, Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Shirley walkable?+
Shirley's center has a walkability score of 25 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.