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491 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720
$1,100,000
Est. $7,400/month
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,200
Sq Ft
$212
Price/Sq Ft
0.50
Acres
1807
Year Built
40
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 3, 2020 • MLS# 72720002 Copied!

About this home

Filled to the brim with historic charm & modern elegance, this sprawling home is perfectly sited in Acton center, close to the library & top schools. Combining the perfect blend of original character with modern amenities & design, this home is sure to please! The main living level has a fireplaced living room with beautiful refinished wood flooring, the formal dining room is the perfect place to entertain. There is a convenient office w/built-ins & fireplace. The updated kitchen has a center island, granite counters, oversized pantry, wet bar & dining area. The fireplaced family room has built-ins & access to the fabulous back patio & yard. The second floor offers 4 spacious bedrooms & 4 full baths, incl tranquil master suite w/dual walk-in closets. There is an add'l office space for at-home learning or work. The bonus room has vaulted ceilings, a balcony & full bath & is full of possibilities. A carriage barn provides space for 3 cars. Perfection!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1807
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,159,000
Final Sale Price: $1,100,000
Difference: $59,000 (-5.1%)
Performance Metrics
94.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
40
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $223
Sale $/sq ft: $212
This property sold for $212 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 40 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1807
Living Area 5,200 sq ft
Lot Size 0.50 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Pine, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 7
Basement Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Office, Mud Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony / Deck, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $19,653
Assessed Value $1,021,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Office, Mud Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Wet Bar
Windows:
Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1807
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

491 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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
A-
Luther Conant School
0.8 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
B
McCarthy-Towne School
1.3 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
1.3 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
1.5 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
JRI The Victor School
1.2 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
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Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

49.6%
Price Range
41
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73344415
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 12, 2025
$2,035,000
MLS #73344415 - Active
Sold
Nov 6, 2020
$1,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 41
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Listed for Sale
Sep 3, 2020
$1,159,000
Original listing
Agent: Mendosa - Balboni Team Office: Engel & Volkers Concord
Previous Transaction - MLS #72479847
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 9, 2020
$1,025,000
MLS #72479847

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 26, 2026 Sold $2,035,000
Sep 3, 2020 New Listing Added $1,159,000
Jan 9, 2020 Sold $1,025,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
40 days
Price per Sq Ft
$212

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $19,653 $1,021,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,653
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$1,021,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mendosa - Balboni Team
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Concord
Agent MLS ID TM006627
Office MLS ID AN1892
Listing Data Updated Nov 6, 2020 4:36 PM EST
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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