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491 Main St, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720 • Acton Center
$1,025,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,772
Sq Ft
$215
Price/Sq Ft
0.50
Acres
1807
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
245
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 10, 2019 • MLS# 72479847 Copied! • Updated Jan 9, 2020

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,149,000
Final Sale Price: $1,025,000
Difference: $124,000 (-10.8%)
Performance Metrics
89.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
245
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $241
Sale $/sq ft: $215
This property sold for $215 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.8% below the original asking price.

At 245 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Gorgeous renovated Antique in the heart of Acton Center! Freshly painted exterior! Beautifully updated with an elegant gourmet kitchen; including a 5 burner DCS gas cooktop,double Bosch ovens,Bosch dishwasher, JennAir fridge and custom cabinetry.Kitchen is flanked by a large,fire-placed family room and a first floor office/pantry. From the eat-in-kitchen area,the glass pane pocket doors invite you to the dining room with adjacent butler's pantry and wine bar. With 7 fireplaces and wide pine floors, these original finishes keep the home cozy yet liveable. Upstairs,your Master en suite awaits,with large walk-in closets,fireplace, over-sized bath with tile shower, jetted tub, radiant heated floor and double marble vanity. Behind the Master, the office leads to the cathedral ceiling Great Room,which is above the 3 car garage. Finished carpentry architectural details, centrally located in town, easy to access shopping, highways and commuter rail about 3 miles away. Who could ask for more???

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Property History

Market Insights

39.2%
Price Range
247
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
$1,685,000
MLS #73344415 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72720002
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 6, 2020
$1,100,000
MLS #72720002
Sold
Jan 9, 2020
$1,025,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 247
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Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2019
$1,075,000
Original listing
Agent: Faith Erickson Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $18,905 $976,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,905
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$976,000

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1807
Living Area 4,772 sq ft
Lot Size 0.50 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Pine, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 7
Basement Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Cable Hookup, Pantry, Bathroom, Great Room, Study, Home Office, Office, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony - Exterior, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 9
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, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $18,905
Assessed Value $976,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Home Within Acton Historic District. Town Mows Front Yard. Sewerage Inspection Fee Of $300/year.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Sage Green
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Not all fireplaces are operational. Wallpaper in guest suite is peeling by side window.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 247 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1807
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,772 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Room Details

Second Floor

Bedroom4
13 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom3
19 x 14
Fireplace, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom2
14 x 12
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom2
19 x 14
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom3
9 x 7
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
Master Bedroom
20 x 15
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Dressing Room, Remodeled

Main Floor

Office
9 x 8
Flooring - Wood, Pantry

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Bathroom1
7 x 3
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
Dining Room
13 x 14
Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Wet Bar, Chair Rail, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Kitchen
13 x 27
Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Room
18 x 14
Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
Family Room
24 x 17
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Cable Hookup, Pantry, Bathroom, Great Room, Study, Home Office, Office, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1807
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone, Irregular

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
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

3 schools
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
A+
Concord Middle School
3.7 mi | #20 of 352 | Score: 61.2
Dropped 14 spots from last year
+3 above state avg
643 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
B
Fowler School
4.7 mi | #147 of 352 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
451 students Moderate
Grades 04-08
H

High Schools

3 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
Middlesex School
3.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Acton Center

491 Main St, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

Listing Information

Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone 978-610-6369
Agent MLS ID CN213902
Office MLS ID AN0130
Listing Data Updated Jan 9, 2020 5:20 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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