For Sale

117 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA

Harvard · MA 01451

$1,690,000
Price
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
5616
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1993
Lot size: 8.02 Acres Lot
Price per square foot: $301 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces · 6 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, Oil, AC

About this home

Welcome to 117 Ayer Road, where classic charm meets an unparalleled location! Intentional design, enduring beauty and everyday ease. This property offers a rare opportunity to plant roots in Harvard, a town celebrated for its commitment to academic excellence and a lifestyle defined by natural beauty. Providing a perfect backdrop for both quiet mornings and vibrant entertaining, this exceptional custom built home offers a seamless connection to its natural surroundings & is filled with sunlight, expansive windows, glass doors & a desirable southern rear exposure. Light maple floors, custom cherry cabinetry w/ maple inlay & built-in cherry casework create a cohesive, timeless aesthetic, complemented by Thos. Moser furnishings and a warm white palette throughout.Storage is abundant, featuring window seats, generous closets & an unfinished basement with flexible future potential (approx 2200sf). Outdoor living is equally inviting with a private heated gunite pool & spa designed with naturalistic plantings, along with established gardens, level recreation land& basketball area. Updates include roof (2021–2024), Azek decking (2020), pool equipment (2023–2025), hot water heater, well tank&new dishwasher(2026). Central Air. Solar ready. For those who prioritize top-tier education, this address is a doorway in to the prestigious Harvard school district. The Bromfield School is currently ranked 4th in Massachusetts, 161st nationally by U.S. News & World Report and it is a 2026 'School of Recognition,' an honor by the state for exceptional academic growth and achievement. Whether you're drawn to the area for its small town charm, the sprawling nearby conservation lands and farms, or the peace of mind that comes with a strong education system, this property delivers. Join a community that truly values its future and come see why this home offers the perfect place to start your next chapter!

Neighborhood & Transit

117 Ayer Rd, Harvard · MA 01451

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
183 days
Listing Price:
$1,690,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$301
Tax Assessment:
$1,528,400 in 2026
Taxes:
$2,021 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,616 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Includes 264sf enclosed porch/exercise room unheated. Approx 2200sf in unfinished basement.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Upgraded Cabinets, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Water Treatment, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
14
Above grade area
5616
Flooring
Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Oil, Individual
Heating Zone
5
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
2
Water
Private Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
349,351 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Easements, Other (See Remarks), Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck - Composite, Patio, Pool - Inground, Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Attached, Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
6 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Unpaved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
15X16
Living room features
Fireplace, Skylight, Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Slider
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
15X16
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Slider
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
17X16
Family room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat
Kitchen dimensions
24X15
Primary bedroom dimensions
20X16
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
15X14
Bedroom 2 features
Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
15X16
Bedroom 3 features
Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
21X16
Bedroom 4 features
Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
10X11
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
11X5
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
11X12
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Listing information

Listing agent
Jennifer Gavin
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord
MLS PIN #
73512755
Disclosure
Central Air-2 mini splits on first floor;central throughout second. Heat-radiant on first; 2 zones on second floor.Solar ready. Custom cherry cabinets from Iceland.Spa inside pool.All doors on 1st floor 36 wide.Enclosed porch/exercise room unheated.Radon in air remediation.Pool propane tank rented.
Disclosure
Includes 264sf enclosed porch/exercise room unheated. Approx 2200sf in unfinished basement.