There’s something special about a log home tucked into a private setting—especially when downtown Ayer is just minutes away. Offered for the first time, this four-bedroom home gives you the character and warmth of log cabin living with restaurants, shops and the commuter rail close at hand. Step inside to an open main level where a vaulted ceiling draws your eye to the towering brick fireplace. The kitchen, with stainless steel appliances and a center island, opens to the dining and living areas, making it easy to gather around the fire or host a crowd. When it’s time to slow down, settle into the heated sunroom, where a freestanding gas stove adds warmth on cooler evenings. The main level also includes a primary bedroom with en suite bath, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, a charming loft and fourth bedroom offer space to spread out. The lower level adds another full bath and two bonus rooms ready to suit your needs and add potential sleeping areas. The walkout utility area may offer the potential to convert back to a one-car garage. Outside, the spacious fenced backyard has room to play, garden or simply enjoy the privacy, along with a swing set and storage shed. Come see how this one-of-a-kind home feels in person, it might just be exactly what you've been waiting for! Open House Saturday 10/3 from 11am to 1pm!
For sale
Price cut: $20.9K (10/24)
$599,000
52 Central Ave, Ayer, MA 01432
4beds
2,635sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.51 Acres Lot
$619,700 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Towering brick fireplaceVaulted ceilingStorage shedFreestanding gas stoveHeated sunroomCenter islandSpacious fenced backyard
- 36 days
- 1,450
- 163
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph DiStefano 781-799-2620,
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack 978-692-3280
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73583862
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 8 x 21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 8 x 14
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 16 x 21
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Treatment, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room, Loft, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Pine, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,635
- Total interior livable area: 2,635 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,904
- Finished area below ground: 731
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: M: 027 B: 0000 L: 0052,347476
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ayer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $578,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,719
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$619,700
$589,000 - $651,000
$3,819/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2026 | Price change | $599,000-3.4%$227/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73583862 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $619,900+2851.9%$235/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73583862 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/1996 | Sold | $21,000$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,719 +9.6% | $561,800 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $6,131 +6.6% | $500,500 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $5,753 +2.7% | $463,200 +11% |
| 2022 | $5,602 +2.5% | $417,400 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $5,468 +4.7% | $386,700 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $5,223 +6.7% | $370,400 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $4,893 -1.1% | $359,000 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $4,945 +9.7% | $342,700 +9.4% |
| 2017 | $4,508 +9.1% | $313,300 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $4,131 +0.5% | $284,300 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $4,110 +5.9% | $281,100 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,880 +2.2% | $275,600 -1% |
| 2013 | $3,796 +1.4% | $278,500 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $3,744 +8.5% | $285,800 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $3,452 +18.1% | $285,500 +12.2% |
| 2010 | $2,924 +1.1% | $254,500 -6.7% |
| 2009 | $2,893 +1.8% | $272,700 -5.5% |
| 2008 | $2,841 +10.6% | $288,700 +7.2% |
| 2007 | $2,568 +2.1% | $269,200 +0.6% |
| 2006 | $2,514 +9.6% | $267,700 +5.9% |
| 2005 | $2,293 +4.3% | $252,800 +15.4% |
| 2004 | $2,199 +15.3% | $219,000 +9.1% |
| 2003 | $1,907 +25.2% | $200,700 +45.1% |
| 2001 | $1,523 | $138,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01432
Similar homes
- $600,0004 bd2 ba2.4k sqft22 3rd St, Ayer, MA 01432For Sale
MLS ID #73587190, Lucas Rezende, Premier Broker, Inc.. MLS PIN - $599,9003 bd3 ba2k sqft9 Shaker Rd #9, Ayer, MA 01432For Sale
MLS ID #73598046, Blood Team, Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack. MLS PIN - $675,0003 bd3 ba2.7k sqft53 Cambridge St, Ayer, MA 01432For Sale
MLS ID #73593453, The Diamond Group, Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack. MLS PIN - $644,9004 bd3 ba1.9k sqft52 Sandy Pond Rd, Ayer, MA 01432For Sale
MLS ID #73564239, Jon Crandall, LAER Realty Partners. MLS PIN
