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$386,896$343 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $209,900 on Dec 2, 2011

52 LANCASTER RD

SHIRLEY, MA 01464
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,128 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.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$387K
$307K low$466K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$209,900 · Dec 2, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,965 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$400,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$248,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$367,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$405,205

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Lura A White Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Ayer Shirley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Ayer-Shirley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01464These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,097
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.449 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,824
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,771
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

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How this home compares

52 Lancaster Rd 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 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Shirley 01464
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Shirley 01464
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Shirley 01464

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

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$296K$851K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Shirley 01464.

How it measures up in Shirley 01464

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shirley 01464.

Estimated value$386,896
CheaperTypical $514,054Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 52 Lancaster Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShirley 01464Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$386,89618% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34390% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²8% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac52% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than18908% of homes7% of homes

About 52 Lancaster Rd

How much is 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA is $386,896 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $307,393 to $466,399. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA last sell?

52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA last sold on Dec 2, 2011 for $209,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA?

52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA built?

52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA?

52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA is assigned to Lura A White Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ayer Shirley Regional High School (high), rated B. All sit in Ayer-Shirley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA compare to other homes in Shirley 01464?

Among the 2,116 homes in Shirley 01464, it is worth more than 18% of them ($386,896 against a typical $514,054), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($343 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1890 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 6% 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 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Lancaster Rd, Shirley, MA was $4,965. The county assessed it at $400,700.

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