471 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton, MA 01720
$1,260,000
Step into a piece of Acton’s history, reimagined for modern life. This exceptional antique home features wide pine floors, rich millwork, and nine fireplaces—two with rare beehive ovens—blended with seamless updates. The kitchen offers a vaulted ceiling, honed granite, a gas fireplace, island, and chef’s dual-fuel range. The attached carriage house has been transformed into a stunning great room with soaring ceilings and a full wet bar with island seating. All bathrooms have been beautifully renovated with timeless style. Outside, a private oasis awaits with a heated saltwater pool with waterfall, bluestone patio, deck with sunken firepit, and terraced flat lawns all fenced-in for privacy. A sizable mudroom, laundry room, storage, and detached, heated two-car garage for convenience. Perfectly positioned between Acton’s top schools and vibrant West Acton Village, this home offers the grace and character of a historic property with the comfort, style, and livability of a modern retreat.
— MLSPIN #: 73366564| List Price: | $1,260,000 |
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| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73366564 |
| Town: | Acton |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 01720 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Full Baths: | 3 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 5,112 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.9 |
| Taxes: | 17,608 |
| Appliances: | Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Heat Pump |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood |
| Heating: | Hot Water, Radiant, Heat Pump, Oil, Electric, Propane, Fireplace |
| Lot Features: | Cleared, Level |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Heated Garage, Insulated, Off Street, Paved |
| Pool Features: | Pool - Inground Heated |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1745 |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| Roof: | Shingle, Metal |
| Window Features: | Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s) |
| Directions: | Use GPS |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Laundry Chute, Sink, First Floor, Washer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Stone, Slab |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
| Construction Materials: | Post & Beam |
| Fireplace Features: | Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-04-30 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.9 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 39,104 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 9 |
| Rooms Total: | 14 |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial, Antique |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Partial, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Slab, Unfinished |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 5,112 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station |
| Door Features: | Insulated Doors, French Doors |
| Exterior Features: | Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Pedestal Sink, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Paper Based, Wet bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom, Great Room, Office, Bonus Room, Wet Bar |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | M:00F2 B:0106 L:0000, 309488 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Private Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection |
| Zoning: | R |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Choice Of 6 |
| Exclusions: | See Listing Agent For List. |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Thermostat |
| High School: | Abrhs |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Rj Grey Jhs |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Property is NOT located in a historic district. 6 bedroom septic system. Seller is a licensed real estate agent. |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Certificate Number: | 000000075702 |
| Color: | Tan |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 2 |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 16 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $246.48 |
| Page: | 19 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $246.48 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Does not include approx. 700 sqft in fully finished 3rd floor bonus room |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $1,260,000 |
| Parking Total: | 12 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | Second |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Pendant |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door, Window Seat |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Remodeled, Window Seat |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Office Features: | Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Office Level: | Second |
| Sign On Property?: | Yes |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,026,700 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate, Renovated Since |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Insulation Feature: | Full, Fiberglass, Blown In, Cellulose - Sprayed |
| Title5: | A |
Listing Courtesy of: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: St. Martin Team
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