255 Arlington Street # 12A, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720
$243,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
846
Sq Ft
$287
Price/Sq Ft
1955
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
42
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 17, 2004 • MLS# 70035456 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $253,500
Final Sale Price: $243,000
Difference: $10,500 (-4.1%)
Performance Metrics
95.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
42
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $300
Sale $/sq ft: $287
This property sold for $287 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 42 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$287/sq ft
Area Median
$335/sq ft
Difference
14.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

This well cared for end unit boasts hardwood floors throughout, is bright and airy, has a one car garage under, and is situated in the heart of West Acton Village. Great location for those who either need to commute, only about 2 miles from the tran station and only 3 miles from route 2, or would like to be close to West Acton Village.

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Property History

Market Insights

41.4%
Price Range
43
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73545329
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$415,000
MLS #73545329 - Active
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Sold
Aug 30, 2004
$243,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 43
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Listed for Sale
May 17, 2004
$248,000
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Shimer Office: ERA Morrison Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2004 $2,748 $195,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,748
Tax Year 2004
HOA Fee
$153
Per month
Assessed Value
$195,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1955
Living Area 846 sq ft
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Concrete
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $2,748
Assessed Value $195,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $153
Fee Includes Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 8
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 12A
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Unit Deed, Management Association Bylaws (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 43 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
846 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Concrete
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1955
Effective Year (Renovated): 1981
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones: 7
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Under, Deeded
School District
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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program
0.1 mi
111 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
0.2 mi | #372 of 825 | Score: 48.4
Dropped 191 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
429 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-06
A+
Paul P Gates Elementary School
0.2 mi | #53 of 825 | Score: 62.2
Dropped 34 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
397 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
0.8 mi | #17 of 352 | Score: 61.8
Improved 3 spots from last year
+3.6 above state avg
820 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
A-
Hale School
3.0 mi | #74 of 352 | Score: 52.6
Dropped 22 spots from last year
-5.6 below state avg
229 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
B
Fowler School
3.9 mi | #148 of 352 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
459 students Moderate
Grades 04-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
0.8 mi | #13 of 346 | Score: 74.9
Improved 1 spots from last year
+16.7 above state avg
1,611 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,224 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
JRI The Victor School
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
B
Maynard High School
4.0 mi | #156 of 346 | Score: 55.5
Dropped 128 spots from last year
-2.7 below state avg
303 students Moderate
15 sports • 604 athletes
Strong AP Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

255 Arlington Street # 12A, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joseph Shimer
Listing Office ERA Morrison Real Estate
Office Phone 978-263-8887
Agent MLS ID D0005632
Office MLS ID G95053
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:13 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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