517 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720 • Historic Acton Center
$510,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,584
Sq Ft
$197
Price/Sq Ft
0.75
Acres
1863
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
172
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Jun 11, 2008 • MLS# 70775900 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $569,000
Final Sale Price: $510,000
Difference: $59,000 (-10.4%)
Performance Metrics
89.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
172
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $220
Sale $/sq ft: $197
This property sold for $197 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.4% below the original asking price.

At 172 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$197/sq ft
Area Median
$332/sq ft
Difference
40.6%

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

About this home

Appeals to both empty nesters and families. Completely renovated antique in Acton Center offers private back yard with small neighborhood feeling. Close proximity to the Acton Arboretum and library offer hours of enjoyment. The kitchen has granite countertops with neut. custom cabinets that compliment the exposed wooden beams dating back to the early 1800's. The open kitchen/fam. room floor plan appeals to today's lifestyle. A beautiful sunroom and deck offer a private oasis for your enjoyment.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

47.7%
Price Range
173
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73579446
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 16, 2026
$975,000
MLS #73579446
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Sold
Jan 5, 2009
$510,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 173
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Listed for Sale
Jun 11, 2008
$520,000
Original listing
Agent: Janice VanDerAa Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $6,461 $419,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,461
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$419,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1863
Living Area 2,584 sq ft
Lot Size 0.75 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Crawl Space
Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Mud Room, Foyer, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,461
Assessed Value $419,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Yes
Seller Disclosures Chim. Is Blkd, Shed/as Is, Pub. Rec. House Blt. 1850 Exct Age Unkn., Trt.for Ants 5/08 Guar. Avail., No
Exclusions Staged Items
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Green
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 173 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1863
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,584 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Mud Room, Foyer, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Crawl Space
Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique
Year Built: 1863
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility
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
0.9 mi | #185 of 825 | Score: 55.7
Dropped 65 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-06
B
McCarthy-Towne School
1.4 mi | #389 of 825 | Score: 48.0
Dropped 128 spots from last year
-10.2 below state avg
420 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-06
B+
Merriam School
1.4 mi | #283 of 825 | Score: 51.2
Improved 19 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
1.6 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+
Concord Middle School
3.8 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.9
Dropped 17 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
655 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
B
Fowler School
4.8 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
JRI The Victor School
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
1.5 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
Middlesex School
3.3 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Historic Acton Center

517 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

Listing Information

Listing Agent Janice VanDerAa
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton
Office Phone 978-263-3303
Agent MLS ID BB809683
Office MLS ID BB2050
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:49 AM 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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