Middlesex County and Shirley Town property record for 8 Benjamin Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $45 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SHIR M:0022 B:000A L:00009 |
| Primary APN | SHIR M:0022 B:000A L:00009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,787 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 BENJAMIN RD |
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| City | SHIRLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01464-2600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIRLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 388200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Shirley Village Historic District listed 1992 · 310 contributing resources · NRIS 91001958 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0074761-21 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2600 |
| Document Number | 74761-17 |
| Book / Page | 74761 / 17 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 80644 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74761-21 |
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| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74761/21 |
| Instrument | 80645 |
| Name | REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.88% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Index | LIBOR |
| Margin | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45.00 (-98.97%) | $354,300 (+9.89%) Land $133,300 Building $221,000 | $488,205 |
| 2024 | $4,375.00 (+2.75%) | $322,400 (+7.36%) Land $113,700 Building $208,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,258.00 | $300,300 Land $113,700 Building $186,600 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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