Middlesex County and Shirley Town property record for 42 Benjamin Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.692 acres (30,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,070 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Construction Loan + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SHIR M:0033 B:000B L:00004 |
| Primary APN | SHIR M:0033 B:000B L:00004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,995 sqft |
| Basement Area | 906 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 906 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,148 sqft (0.692 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHIRLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01464-2600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIRLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 388200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 84697 / 41 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Number | 0084697-41 |
| Book / Page | 84697 / 41 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 120591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Number | 0000120592 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 120592 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Number | 080467-546 |
| Book / Page | 80467 / 546 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 111773 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 352 MIDDLESEX RD, TYNGSBORO, MA 01879-1076 |
| Document Number | 0000111775 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 111775 |
| Name | LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 080467-551 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80467/551 |
| Instrument | 111774 |
| Name | LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Number | 72284-209 |
| Book / Page | 072284 / 000209 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 BRIDGEWICK CIR TYNGSBORO MA 01879, TYNGSBORO, MA 01879 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Number | 70394-502 |
| Book / Page | 070394 / 000502 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD SHIRLEY MA 014642600, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Number | 70396-421 |
| Book / Page | 070396 / 000421 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $684.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 BENJAMIN RD SHIRLEY MA 014642600, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Shirley Town |
| Unified School District | Ayer-Shirley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,070.00 (+5.27%) | $489,900 (+10.19%) Land $162,800 Building $327,100 | $513,698 (-84.5%) |
| 2025 | $5,766.00 (-1.45%) | $444,600 (+3.11%) Land $135,600 Building $309,000 | $3,314,645 |
| 2024 | $5,851.00 (+5.58%) | $431,200 (+10.34%) Land $124,000 Building $307,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,542.00 | $390,800 Land $124,000 Building $266,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SHIRLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 4,165 people · EPA ID MA2270000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
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