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$343,057
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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $39,900 on Feb 24, 2011

79 CHAPEL ST

SHIRLEY, MA 01464
0
Baths
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$343K
$225K low$461K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,900 · Feb 24, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,968 (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.$228,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$131,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$209,500

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.0.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Lura A White Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Ayer Shirley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 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

79 Chapel 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 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Shirley 01464

What homes are worth in Shirley 01464

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

This home
$300K$829K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$343,057
CheaperTypical $508,277Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

How 79 Chapel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShirley 01464Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$343,05711% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac29% of homes64% of homes

About 79 Chapel St

How much is 79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA is $343,057 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $224,793 to $461,321. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA last sell?

79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA last sold on Feb 24, 2011 for $39,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA?

79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA is assigned to Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School (middle), rated B; Lura A White Elementary School (elementary), 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 79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA compare to other homes in Shirley 01464?

Among the 2,116 homes in Shirley 01464, it is worth more than 11% of them ($343,057 against a typical $508,277) and its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.92 ac). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 4% 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 79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Chapel St, Shirley, MA was $2,968. The county assessed it at $228,800.

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