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$168,892$352 / 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 90How 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 $65,000 on Jul 21, 2009

81 CHAPEL ST

SHIRLEY, MA 01464
1
Beds
1
Baths
480 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.
2,091 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1794
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$169K
$153K low$185K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Jul 21, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,130 (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.$164,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,600

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.0.05
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.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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

81 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Shirley 01464
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Shirley 01464
  • Among the smallest homes in Shirley 01464
  • Among the smallest lots in Shirley 01464
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$300K$845K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$168,892
CheaperTypical $509,237Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$352
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,091 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1794
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 81 Chapel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShirley 01464Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,892almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35292% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2,091 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than17942% of homesalmost no homes

About 81 Chapel St

How much is 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA is $168,892 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $152,812 to $184,972. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA last sell?

81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA last sold on Jul 21, 2009 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA?

81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 480 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA built?

81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA was built in 1794, making it 232 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA?

81 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 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA compare to other homes in Shirley 01464?

Among the 2,116 homes in Shirley 01464, it is worth more than almost none of them ($168,892 against a typical $509,237), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($352 against a typical $266), it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,091 ft² against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1794 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than almost no 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 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Chapel St, Shirley, MA was $2,130. The county assessed it at $164,200.

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