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$841,040$384 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $453,605 on Apr 23, 2015

78 HOLLY RIDGE RD

AYER, MA 01432
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,190 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.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$841K
$807K low$875K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$453,605 · Apr 23, 2015
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.$361,040
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$288,832
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.53%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$330,000
DIGITAL FCU · R · recorded Dec 24, 2020
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$150,000
DIGITAL FCU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,291 (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.$693,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$227,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$465,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$830,490

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.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

H
Ayer Shirley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Page Hilltop Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 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.Owner occupied
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

78 Holly Ridge 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 more than 91% of homes in Ayer 01432
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Ayer 01432
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$296K$984K

This home is worth more than 91% 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$841,040
CheaperTypical $568,842Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$384
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area2,190 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,640 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 78 Holly Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAyer 01432Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$841,04091% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38461% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,190 ft²79% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac71% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than201592% of homes97% of homes

About 78 Holly Ridge Rd

How much is 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA is $841,040 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $807,199 to $874,881. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA last sell?

78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA last sold on Apr 23, 2015 for $453,605, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA?

78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,190 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA built?

78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA?

78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA is assigned to Ayer Shirley Regional High School (high), rated B; Page Hilltop Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA compare to other homes in Ayer 01432?

Among the 2,710 homes in Ayer 01432, it is worth more than 91% of them ($841,040 against a typical $568,842), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($384 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,190 ft² against a typical 1,640 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2015 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 56% 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 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Holly Ridge Rd, Ayer, MA was $8,291. The county assessed it at $693,200.

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