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$452,348$628 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

2 HOWARD ST

AYER, MA 01432
1
Beds
1
Baths
720 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$452K
$403K low$502K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$452,348
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$361,878

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,344 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$279,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$391,685

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Page Hilltop Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Ayer Shirley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Ayer-Shirley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01432These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,319
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.972 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,941
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,807
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2 Howard St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ayer 01432
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Ayer 01432
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Ayer 01432
  • Older than 75% of homes in Ayer 01432

What homes are worth in Ayer 01432

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$292K$982K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Ayer 01432.

How it measures up in Ayer 01432

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ayer 01432.

Estimated value$452,348
CheaperTypical $565,237Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$628
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,643 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 2 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAyer 01432Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$452,34823% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$628almost all homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac24% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than194025% of homes36% of homes

About 2 Howard St

How much is 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA is $452,348 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $402,589 to $502,106. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA last sell?

2 Howard St, Ayer, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA?

2 Howard St, Ayer, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA built?

2 Howard St, Ayer, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA?

2 Howard St, Ayer, MA is assigned to Page Hilltop Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ayer Shirley Regional High School (high), rated B; Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Ayer-Shirley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA compare to other homes in Ayer 01432?

Among the 2,710 homes in Ayer 01432, it is worth more than 23% of them ($452,348 against a typical $565,237), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($628 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 2% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,643 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1940 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Howard St, Ayer, MA was $3,344. The county assessed it at $279,600.

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