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Single Family Residence at 194 Center Rd, Shirley
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$1,025,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
7,025 sqft
Year built
1797
194 Center Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
Listed by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
1.1 acres
Garage
2 spaces
On market
127 days
  • Private pool
  • Fireplace

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.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73547145
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
127
On market date
July 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
1.1 acres
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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.

Elementary
Lura A. White Elementary School
2.28 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
324
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Ayer Shirley School District
Middle
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
1.9 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
390
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Ayer Shirley School District
HighCharter
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
2.78 mi away · Grades 7-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
23 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores1
Parks8
Schools0
Transit stops1
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Shirley, from live MLS data.

On the market 127 days -- 50 more days than Shirley's current average of 77 days.
For reference, the median list price across 32 active listings in Shirley right now is $479,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$6,323/mo
$205,000 down
$820,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,319
Property tax (est.)$854
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network. Last updated 20 days ago.

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.