24 Forest Rd, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

$539,000

Est. $3,620/month

Beds

Baths

1,091

Sq Ft

$494

Price/Sq Ft

0.87

Acres

1937

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

5 hours 32 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jun 16, 2026 • MLS# 73536987 Copied!

About this home

More than just a five room Ranch-- this distinctive home is an inviting country cottage, full of charming architectural elements. Park in the pretty circular drive. Enter the property's front door and you will be welcomed into a dining room complete with a working fieldstone fireplace. Walk a few steps into the adjacent living room and notice the multi windows, brick fireplace and cathedral ceiling with soft radiant lighting. The compact kitchen is handsome and the two bedrooms are generous in size. This home is a nice blend of warmth and airy ambience. Outside there is a formal patio area. The grounds cover 0.87 of an acre. And a bonus feature-- There is the possibility of a membership in the Robbins Park pool club.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1937

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,091 sq ft

Total Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1937

Living Area 1,091 sq ft

Lot Size 0.87 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil

Cooling Ductless

Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Washer Hookup, In Basement

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Ranch

Roof Shingle

Features Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Private Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $8,330

Assessed Value $485,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features:

Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens

Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch

Year Built: 1937

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Ductless

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Private Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping

Road Frontage: 150.00 ft

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room

Community Amenities: Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

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24 Forest Rd, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

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Acton-Boxborough Regional School District local

A+

✓ School Safety 2024-25

0.3% Low

0.1% Suspensions 0.1% In-School 0.2% Emergency

↓ 5.2% below state avg

Elementary Schools

3 schools

A-

Luther Conant School

0.3 mi | #182 of 824 | Score: 55.9

Dropped 62 spots from last year

-2.3 below state avg

410 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-06

McCarthy-Towne School

1.2 mi | #390 of 824 | Score: 48.1

Dropped 129 spots from last year

-10.2 below state avg

431 students Diverse

Grades K-06

B+

Merriam School

1.2 mi | #277 of 824 | Score: 51.5

Improved 25 spots from last year

-6.7 below state avg

395 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-06

Middle Schools

3 schools

A+

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

1.4 mi | #17 of 352 | Score: 62.1

Improved 3 spots from last year

+3.9 above state avg

824 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance

Grades 07-08

A+

Concord Middle School

3.1 mi | #20 of 352 | Score: 61.2

Dropped 14 spots from last year

+3 above state avg

643 students Moderate

Grades 06-08

Fowler School

4.0 mi | #147 of 352 | Score: 44.7

Dropped 25 spots from last year

-13.6 below state avg

451 students Moderate

Grades 04-08

High Schools

3 schools

JRI The Victor School

0.9 mi

Grades 06-12

A+

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

1.4 mi | #11 of 346 | Score: 75.1

Improved 3 spots from last year

+16.9 above state avg

1,622 students Diverse

20 sports • 2,224 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

Middlesex School

3.6 mi

Grades 09-12

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Jun 16, 2026

$539,000

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Agent: Joan Meyer Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/16/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$539,000	-	-	Original listing

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Time on Market

5 hours 32 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$494

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$8,330	$485,700

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Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Joan Meyer

Listing Office Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Agent MLS ID D9500113

Office MLS ID AN4840

Listing Data Updated Jun 16, 2026 7:49 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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