491 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720
$1,060,000
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,000
Sq Ft
$212
Price/Sq Ft
0.50
Acres
1807
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
35
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 1, 2008 • MLS# 70736324 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,198,000
Final Sale Price: $1,060,000
Difference: $138,000 (-11.5%)
Performance Metrics
88.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
35
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $240
Sale $/sq ft: $212
This property sold for $212 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 35 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$212/sq ft
Area Median
$419/sq ft
Difference
49.5%

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

About this home

**HOUSE BEAUTIFUL** Picture perfect totally renovated Antique in premier Acton location on Common. Beautifully sited, professionally landscaped half acre. The perfect blend of old & new. This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is filled w/ marvelous architectural detail combining elegant & casually comfortable rooms. Gleaming wood floors throughout. Chef's gourmet granite & stainless kitchen. Private master suite w/ fireplace & lux bath. Au pair/in-law/office/business

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Property History

Market Insights

37.1%
Price Range
37
Total Days on Market

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
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Sold
May 16, 2008
$1,060,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 37
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Listed for Sale
Apr 2, 2008
$1,098,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $12,403 $805,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,403
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$805,900

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1807
Living Area 5,000 sq ft
Lot Size 0.50 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 7
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Pantry, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Library, Foyer, Office, Bathroom, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 7
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $12,403
Assessed Value $805,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures $400.00 Annual Fee For Septic
Exclusions Washer And Dryer Negotiable
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color sage
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 37 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1807
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Library, Foyer, Office, Bathroom, Wet Bar
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Sidewalks
School District
Acton-Boxborough Regional School District local
A+
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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 | #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
1.3 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
1.3 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
1.5 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
3.7 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
4.7 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
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
1.4 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
3.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

491 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

Listing Information

Listing Agent Karen Shea
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton
Office Phone 978-263-3303
Agent MLS ID G8000020
Office MLS ID BB2050
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:12 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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