For Sale

65 School St, Acton, MA

Acton · MA 01720

$548,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2249
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1882
Lot size: 0.5 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $244 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 5 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, Window AC

About this home

Four bedroom, two full bathroom Colonial with a new roof, town water, and town sewer in a commuter friendly location! Enjoy easy access to Route 2, the M.B.T.A. train to Boston and Cambridge, and many of Acton's conservation and recreation areas. Some of the recent updates include a 2026 roof and connection to the town sewer, 2024 water heater, and a 2016 boiler. When you arrive you are greeted by a charming foyer that leads to the cheery family room and the large dining room. The main floor is completed by a spacious eat-in kitchen, living room, full bathroom, and a bedroom. Upstairs you will find three more well-proportioned bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and the laundry room. The finished third floor spans most of the house and offers a bonus room that would make for an excellent office or kids playroom. The unfinished walkout basement provides tons of storage space and access to the back yard. Outside you will find a lovely yard with plenty of space to garden and play. Available for purchase for the first time in over thirty years, this charming home offers its next owner endless potential!

Neighborhood & Transit

South Acton

65 School St, Acton · MA 01720

Nearby transit

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

  • South Acton Commuter Rail 1 route 0.43 mi
    • Fitchburg Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
13 days
Listing Price:
$548,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$244
Tax Assessment:
$637,300 in 2025
Taxes:
$911 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
2,249 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Includes finished but unheated 3rd floor. Does NOT include unfinished walkout basement.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
9
Above grade area
2249
Flooring
Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Heat Pump, Individual
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Window AC, Individual
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
21,780 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Wooded, Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck, Storage Shed, Screens

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
5 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard, Aluminum
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

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 dimensions
13X10
Living room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
13X11
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
12X20
Family room features
Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Beadboard
Kitchen dimensions
13X20
Primary bedroom dimensions
14X15
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
12X13
Bedroom 2 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
10X16
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
First Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
13X15
Bedroom 4 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
9X10
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
7X6
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead

Listing information

Listing agent
Ian McGovern
Listing office
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
MLS PIN #
73594080
Disclosure
Sewer betterment of $2,066 transfers to buyer. Finished 3rd floor has no heat. 1 bedroom has no closet. Property is in a historic district. House to be connected to town sewer before closing; see attachment. Chimneys are not functional. Buyer must verify all info and perform their own due diligence.
Disclosure
Includes finished but unheated 3rd floor. Does NOT include unfinished walkout basement.