Middlesex County and Shirley Town property record for 85 Benjamin Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,874 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $73 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SHIR M:0040 B:000A L:00003 |
| Primary APN | SHIR M:0040 B:000A L:00003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,874 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,275 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,214 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 85 BENJAMIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHIRLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIRLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 388200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town records · APN SHIR M:0040 B:000A L:00003
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1366, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-1366 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 85 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464 |
| Document Number | 080416-194 |
| Book / Page | 80416 / 194 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 105634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 85 BENJAMIN RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464 |
| Document Number | 78590-160 |
| Book / Page | 78590 / 160 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 194300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Shirley Town |
| Unified School District | Ayer-Shirley School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73.00 (-98.99%) | $564,700 (+6.39%) Land $135,800 Building $428,900 | $821,085 |
| 2024 | $7,203.00 (+4.91%) | $530,800 (+9.62%) Land $124,200 Building $406,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,866.00 | $484,200 Land $124,200 Building $360,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Based on FCC filings for 43 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SHIRLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 4,165 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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