1980 Modified Cape on a quiet wooded lot, 1.1 acres, 8 rooms, 1,956 square feet, 1.75 stories. Brown siding, asphalt-shingle roof, wood stove in wood burning fireplace, chimney, bow windows, and a raised deck looking into the trees. Hot-water baseboard heat from a perfect working Peerless cast-iron gas boiler. Hot water is a separate GE 50gal. gas water heater. Cooling is window air conditioners. Windows are original. The house sits on Wares Road off Route 31/119, property abuts on two sides to Willard Brook State Forest and Pearl Hill State Park, giving you complete access to over 4000 acres of state forest with miles and miles of trails to explore, along with camping, hunting and exploring. .. and very close to the New Hampshire and Vermont state lines. Fitchburg is the nearby city. Priced with the original windows and the 1980 boiler. Both work. They are not being replaced before the sale. Showings by appointment. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms. Deep artisan well, well maintained septic. 436 Wares Road, Ashby, MA 01431 For sale by owner. $529000 Text Gary at 617-610-4148
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (59% higher than this home)
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Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1980
Living Area: 1956
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,956
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,956
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1078010S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Sale and tax history for 436 Wares Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmw8hwa0v06eus6010bl82kex
Nov 9, 2026
Listed
$529,000
$270/sq ft
MLS PIN #30096211
Oct 1, 1996
Sold
$122,000
$62/sq ft
Sep 13, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 1996
Listed
$125,000
$64/sq ft
GREAT ROOM OFF THE SPACIOUS KITCHEN. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM WITH COAL STOVE. HOUSE SETS BACK OFF ROAD FOR PRIVACY. TITLE V APPROVED. $1,000 CREDIT TOWARD CLOSING COSTS FOR THE BUYER.
Public Records
Jun 26, 1987
Sold
$145,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,452 (+2.2%)
$64,600 + $344,800
$409,400
2025
$6,313 (+2.1%)
$64,600 + $349,900
$414,500
2024
$6,182 (+12.8%)
$62,200 + $335,900
$398,100
2023
$5,481 (+11.6%)
$57,400 + $276,400
$333,800
2022
$4,911 (+5.9%)
$65,100 + $212,500
$277,600
2021
$4,638 (+3.7%)
$65,100 + $184,900
$250,000
2020
$4,474 (−14.9%)
$65,700 + $171,900
$237,600
2019
$5,257 (+24.6%)
$65,700 + $174,000
$239,700
2018
$4,220 (+6.4%)
$52,500 + $156,700
$209,200
2017
$3,968 (+3.6%)
$48,700 + $141,800
$190,500
2016
$3,829 (+2.2%)
$48,700 + $141,800
$190,500
2015
$3,747 (+2.1%)
$48,700 + $141,700
$190,400
2014
$3,669 (+3.1%)
$48,700 + $143,400
$192,100
2013
$3,557 (+5.6%)
$60,200 + $143,400
$203,600
2012
$3,369 (+4.4%)
$60,200 + $145,000
$205,200
2011
$3,227 (+1.6%)
$69,500 + $147,100
$216,600
2010
$3,175 (+7.7%)
$77,200 + $155,600
$232,800
2009
$2,947
$83,200 + $163,200
$246,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,956
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,956
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1078010S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ashby. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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