491 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720
$2,035,000
$1,685,000
Est. $10,563/month
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,012
Sq Ft
$336
Price/Sq Ft
0.50
Acres
1806
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
530
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$350,000 Listed Mar 12, 2025 • MLS# 73344415 Copied! • Updated Jul 11, 2026

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About this home

This SPECTACULAR NEW ENGLAND RESIDENCE has been RENOVATED TO PERFECTION! Boasting OVER 5,000 S.F. OF CURATED LIVING SPACE, this home offers LUXURY LIVING IN THE HEART OF ACTON CENTER! Situated far back from the main road with ample parking & a 3-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE! The grand 1ST FLOOR & drenched in natural light. THIS DESIGNER MASTERPIECE IS A TRUE FAMILY HOME & features wood floors, recessed lights, built-ins & bookcases throughout! A perfect & stylish family room offers glass doors that lead to the backyard & patio. The kitchen is elegant, offering a casual dining area, island & SS WOLF APPLIANCES! This beautiful area also offers a galley office with built-in storage, DESK & WET-BAR! Original house stuns with large windows & wide pine floors! A home gym addition was created by the current owners. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms plus a LUXURIOUS PRIMARY SUITE with ensuite bath & SAUNA! Large recreation area above the garage! Close to MEMORIAL LIBRARY & ACTON ARBORETUM! ONE-OF-A-KIND!

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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Changes
17.2%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Back On Market
Jul 7, 2026
Active
📋
Status: Active under contract
Jun 27, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
May 30, 2026
New showing requirements
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Showing Instructions Updated
Apr 29, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
Apr 27, 2026
$1,685,000 $350,000 (-17.2%)
From $2,035,000 to $1,685,000 (-17.2%)
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Listed for Sale
Mar 12, 2025
$2,035,000
Original listing
Agent: The Zur Attias Team Office: The Attias Group, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $22,113 $1,343,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$22,113
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,343,800

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1806
Living Area 5,012 sq ft
Lot Size 0.50 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling Central Air, Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 7
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor
Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Double Vanity, Steam / Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Office, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Game Room, Sauna/steam/hot Tub, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Invisible
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 11
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $22,113
Assessed Value $1,343,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures See Attached. Historic District Registry, Samuel Law House. Fireplaces/wood Stove Not Operating. Town Maintains Front Yard/easement. Traditional Closing Schedule Preferred W/seller Having U&o Thru 6/13. Fast Septic System Requires Contract. Please Allow 24 Hours For Review Of Offers.
Exclusions See Attachments.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Sage
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 486 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1806
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,012 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Double Vanity, Steam / Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Office, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Game Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1806
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Invisible
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 11
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Walk/Jog Trails
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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491 Main Street, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Zur Attias Team
Listing Office The Attias Group, LLC
Office Phone 978-371-1234
Agent MLS ID TM314903
Office MLS ID AC0096
Listing Data Updated Jul 11, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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