Ayer Townhome for Sale

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