Investment Analysis — 52 Central Ave

Ayer, MA 01432

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 4-bedroom in 01432 carries an estimated $3,390/mo in gross rent — about a 3.90% cap rate and $24,198/yr in estimated NOI at the $619,900 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

Baths

SqFt

2,635

Style

Single Family

Built

1997

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!

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,635 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 22,216 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.