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79 Charter Rd, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720 • West Acton
$1,100,000
Est. $7,100/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,402
Sq Ft
$323
Price/Sq Ft
0.75
Acres
1950
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jan 28, 2026 • MLS# 73472266 Copied!

About this home

Location, location, location! Renovated single-family steps from top-rated Acton-Boxborough High, RJ Grey Jr High, two primary schools, KinderCare daycare, and Stop & Shop—all along the same road. Easy access to Route 2. Set on a scenic lot framed by stone walls and nature, this home blends classic charm with modern updates. New appliances (2025) include refrigerator, dishwasher, and induction range. Interior renovations (2023) include modern kitchen and restroom w/ new vanities, chimney, recessed lighting, sleek countertops, filtered instant hot water, new sink, fresh paint. New basement (2025) offers home theater/playroom with interior stairs and bulkhead walkout. Radiant heat in family room and mudroom (2017). Stunning great room with beamed cathedral ceilings and French doors to deck & bluestone patio. Fireplaced living, formal dining, casual dining w/ bay window, private office. Updated baths + spacious primary suite, 2018 AC and UV Air Purifier, 2017 boiler, 2 fireplaces & more!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,402 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 3,402 sq ft
Lot Size 0.75 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Features Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Window Seat, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Pendant, Storage, Living/dining Rm Combo, Home Office, Mud Room, Sun Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Storage, Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 10

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $16,056
Assessed Value $936,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Window Seat, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Pendant, Storage, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Home Office, Mud Room, Sun Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum, Wired for Sound
Windows: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Off Street, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room

Location

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Neighborhood

West Acton

79 Charter Rd, Acton MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720

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Nearby Schools

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
0.6 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
0.6 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
B
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
0.8 mi | #389 of 824 | Score: 48.1
Dropped 208 spots from last year
-10.2 below state avg
408 students Diverse
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
0.6 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
A+
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
0.4 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
JRI The Victor School
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
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Property Timeline

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Status: Active under contract
Feb 4, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Feb 3, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Jan 28, 2026
$1,100,000
Original listing
Office: East Coast Realty, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 4, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
Jan 28, 2026 New Listing Added $1,100,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$323

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $16,056 $936,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,056
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$936,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Guoqing Fu
Listing Office East Coast Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN260336
Office MLS ID NB1740
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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