18 Cowdrey Lane, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720
$386,500
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,510
Sq Ft
$256
Price/Sq Ft
0.98
Acres
1970
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
80
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 18, 2009 • MLS# 70977243 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $419,000
Final Sale Price: $386,500
Difference: $32,500 (-7.8%)
Performance Metrics
92.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
80
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $277
Sale $/sq ft: $256
This property sold for $256 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 80 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$256/sq ft
Area Median
$406/sq ft
Difference
37.0%

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

About this home

Want Acton, top-rated schools & desirable location? Take a look! This home on almost 1 acre is in walking distance to schools, library, Arboretum & town center. LR features large window, wood-burning fireplace & opens to dining room for easy entertaining. HARDWOOD UNDER CARPET in LR/DR. Private screened porch off dining room & cozy eat-in kitchen overlooks lovely flat yard. Finished room in LL great space for family room or office. Close to commuter rail & major highways.

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Property History

Market Insights

47.7%
Price Range
81
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73575619
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 14, 2026
$739,000
MLS #73575619
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Sold
Dec 18, 2009
$386,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 81
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Listed for Sale
Sep 18, 2009
$409,000
Original listing
Agent: Noreen Finn Office: Prudential Prime Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $6,819 $412,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,819
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$412,500

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1970
Living Area 1,510 sq ft
Lot Size 0.98 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Split Entry
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Satellite Dish
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,819
Assessed Value $412,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Title 5 Approved; Verizon Fios Available.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 360 sq. ft. finished in lower level included in square footage
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 81 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1970
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,510 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Split Entry
Year Built: 1970
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Satellite Dish
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 140.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), 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
B
McCarthy-Towne School
0.9 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
0.9 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
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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
1.1 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
4.1 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
A
Littleton Middle School
4.5 mi | #61 of 352 | Score: 54.8
Dropped 20 spots from last year
-3.4 below state avg
377 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
0.9 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
Middlesex School
3.9 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

18 Cowdrey Lane, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

Listing Information

Listing Agent Noreen Finn
Listing Office Prudential Prime Properties
Office Phone 978-486-8926
Agent MLS ID G9500164
Office MLS ID D66001
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:58 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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