Middlesex County and Shirley Town property record for 8 Chapel St, Shirley, MA 01464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,780 sqft · built 1853 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,853 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SHIR M:0022 B:000D L:00017 |
| Primary APN | SHIR M:0022 B:000D L:00017 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,470 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,005 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1853 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1853 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Street Address | 8 CHAPEL ST |
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| City | SHIRLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01464-2855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIRLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| 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.
8 Chapel St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1004, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-1004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Chapel St was $5,853, up 10,541.8% from the year before.
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 | $5,853.00 (+10,541.82%) | $472,400 (+11.21%) Land $149,100 Building $323,300 | $466,843 (+21.7%) |
| 2025 | $55.00 (-98.95%) | $424,800 (+9.6%) Land $130,000 Building $294,800 | $383,610 |
| 2024 | $5,260.00 (+4.55%) | $387,600 (+9.24%) Land $110,900 Building $276,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,031.00 | $354,800 Land $110,900 Building $243,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Chapel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Chapel 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 | 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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