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471 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA

Acton · MA 01720

$1,425,000
Price
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
5112
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1745
Lot size: 0.9 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $246 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Oil, Gas, AC

About this home

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

471 Massachusetts Ave, Acton · MA 01720

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
504 days
Listing Price:
$1,260,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$246
Tax Assessment:
$1,026,700 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,467 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,112 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Does not include approx. 700 sqft in fully finished 3rd floor bonus room
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door, Window Seat, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Water Treatment, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Remodeled, Full Bathroom, Fireplace, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window Seat, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
14
Above grade area
5112
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Engineered Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam, Oil, Gas, Individual, Wall Unit, Fan Coil
Heating Zone
16
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
2
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
39,104 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Cleared, Level
Exterior Features
Pool - Inground Heated, Stone Wall, Patio, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Insulated, Heated
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Post & Beam
Siding
Clapboard, Wood, Composite
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Metal

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Pendant
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Fireplace, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Fireplace, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
St. Martin Team
Listing office
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73366564
Disclosure
Property is NOT located in a historic district. 6 bedroom septic system. Seller is a licensed real estate agent.
Disclosure
Does not include approx. 700 sqft in fully finished 3rd floor bonus room