236 Old Ayer Rd, Groton, MA 01450
What's special
Offered for the first time - an architect-designed home on five acres carved from a working orchard, with long views over open farmland to the hills and some of the land still in apple trees planted by the owner's family. Designed around those views, it shows the moment you step in: leaded glass panels of apple branches flank the entry, and the land opens up ahead. Nine-foot ceilings run the first floor. The gracious living room rises to a cathedral ceiling on an exposed stained beam, with built-ins, a brick fireplace and a woodstove insert that can heat the house. Kitchen and dining room share one open thirty-five-foot span: granite island with gas cooktop and seating, double wall ovens, walk-in pantry, built-in desk, glass-front cabinetry, and a bay window over the sink that frames the hills. A glassed-in three-season room with a bluestone floor opens off both. A wooden spiral stair climbs from the second-floor hall, past an arched Palladian window, to an octagonal tower room wrapped in windows - a study with views all around. The primary suite enters through its own vestibule: vaulted ceiling, a bank of picture windows, two fitted walk-in closets and a private deck. Its spa-inspired bath has twin vanities, a glass corner shower with rainfall head and body sprays, and separate water closet. Two more bedrooms share a split bath; a first-floor bedroom with full bath opens to the mudroom and hall. Laundry is on the second floor; the finished lower level adds a large rec room. Outside, a salt-water pool and in-ground spa sit on a paver patio among uplit gardens and tiki torches. Three-bay attached garage; snow-melt tracks set into the drive. Private well and septic, natural gas, radiant floors, eight zones of heat and five of air, and a standby generator covering essentials. The setting is the rarest part. More than sixty acres under Agricultural Preservation Restriction surround the property, with more across the road. Down Old Ayer Road, Groton Hill Music Center brings a thousand-seat concert hall and a year-round music school to open farmland. Groton-Dunstable schools, Lawrence Academy and Groton School are minutes away; Route 2 via Ayer, I-495 in Littleton. Seller is a licensed real estate salesperson in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has a personal financial interest in the property. The listing agent is the principal owner of the property.
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Foyer
Family Room
Sunroom
Kitchen
Dining Room
1/2 Bathroom
Office
Guest Room
Guest Bathroom
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom Deck
Primary Closets
Primary Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Upstairs Bathroom
Upstairs 1/2 Bathroom
Laundry Room
Deck
Office
Basement (Finished)
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Edward O'Neill 617-467-8833,
Keller Williams Realty 617-969-9000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior
- Level: Second
- Area: 203.63
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.08
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168.83
- Dimensions: 12.58 x 13.42
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 167.71
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 13.42
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 131.25
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 172.2
- Dimensions: 11.42 x 15.08
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Second
- Area: 77.69
- Dimensions: 8.25 x 9.42
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 42.78
- Dimensions: 8.42 x 5.08
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 275.27
- Dimensions: 18.25 x 15.08
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Storage, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 250.13
- Dimensions: 16.58 x 15.08
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 169.94
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 13.42
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant), Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Indoor Grill, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Water Softener
- Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Slider, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Sun Room, Office, Study, Play Room, Mud Room, Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,001
- Total interior livable area: 4,001 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,308
- Finished area below ground: 693
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Invisible Fence
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Fenced,Invisible
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 5.01 Acres
- Features: Easements
Details
- Parcel number: M:0222 B:0052 L:0001,4090210
- Zoning: RA
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Groton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $475/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,107,800
- Annual tax amount: $16,373
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Exclusions: Sauna And Basement Safe Are Personal Property; Not Included In The Sale.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000$475/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73577663 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,982 +0.7% | $1,048,000 -0.4% |
| 2024 | $15,872 +6.7% | $1,051,800 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $14,878 +5.6% | $951,300 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $14,085 +1% | $819,400 +3.4% |
| 2021 | $13,948 +0.4% | $792,500 -0.9% |
| 2020 | $13,897 +6.7% | $799,600 +11.2% |
| 2019 | $13,021 +0.8% | $719,000 +4% |
| 2018 | $12,912 -0.5% | $691,600 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $12,972 +9.2% | $710,400 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $11,882 +2.8% | $632,700 |
| 2015 | $11,559 +5.4% | $632,700 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $10,967 +1.6% | $631,000 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $10,796 +3.8% | $640,700 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $10,401 -1.3% | $646,800 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $10,536 -9.9% | $643,200 -13.2% |
| 2010 | $11,691 +7.5% | $740,900 -2.4% |
| 2009 | $10,873 -4.1% | $759,300 -7.1% |
| 2008 | $11,341 +10.7% | $817,700 +9.9% |
| 2007 | $10,248 +0.3% | $744,200 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $10,219 +2.4% | $721,200 |
| 2005 | $9,981 +16.9% | $721,200 +30.4% |
| 2004 | $8,537 +194.8% | $552,900 +171.7% |
| 2003 | $2,896 | $203,500 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,822,400
$1.73M - $1.91M
$5,243/mo
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