Why Live in Ayer
Ayer, 60 minutes from Boston, is surrounded by nature and modern conveniences. “It’s a great place to live for all ages,” says Kristin Hilberg, a local realtor with Keller Williams Realty, Boston Northwest. “Everybody has a place here.” Ayer, Devens, Shirley, and other neighboring towns were part of Fort Devens. Although the army still uses a portion of the land, much of it is now home to facilities for research, biotech and food and beverage processing and packaging. Shopping and dining experiences are found on West Main Street and Front Street. Homes in the area branch outwards from the main thoroughfare and increase in size further from town. Homes are in the flat-faced Colonial Revival and Cape Cod styles, with contemporary raised ranches and split-level homes next door. Small homes near West Main Street amenities go for $250,000 to $700,000. Larger homes with spacious lots go for $450,000 to $750,000. New construction in the area sells quickly. Children attend Page Hilltop Elementary, receiving a B-minus on Niche. Students continue to Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, receiving a B-minus ranking. Ayer Shirley Regional High School, receiving a B, has undergone extensive
Home Trends in Ayer, MA
On average, homes in Ayer, MA sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Ayer, MA over the last 12 months is $550,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$550,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$655,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$546,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$363,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$327
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Median List Price
$559,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%