Middlesex County and Ayer Town property record for 53 Shirley St, Ayer, MA 01432
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,605 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,057 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | AYER M:026 B:0000 L:0042 |
| Primary APN | AYER M:026 B:0000 L:0042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,605 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 SHIRLEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | AYER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01432-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | AYER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AYER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 325102 |
53 Shirley St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 SHIRLEY ST, AYER, MA 01432-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014173071 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64495 / 172 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Shirley St was $4,057.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ayer Town |
| Unified School District | Ayer-Shirley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,057.00 | $339,200 Land $110,600 Building $228,600 | $470,725 (-2.02%) |
| 2024 | $480,415 | ||
| 2023 | $3,671.00 | $295,600 Land $103,600 Building $192,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Shirley St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Shirley St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | AYER DPW WATER DIVISION serves 8,479 people · EPA ID MA2019000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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