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491 Main St, Acton, MA 01720

$1,738,000

Last sold 11/06/2020 for $1.1M

4
bed
4.5
bath
5,200
Sqft ($212/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 491 Main St

Property type House

Year built 1807

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.5 Acre

Movoto estimate

Parking 3 garage spaces

Property description

Filled to the brim with historic charm & modern elegance, this sprawling home is perfectly sited in Acton center, close to the library & top schools. Combining the perfect blend of original character with modern amenities & design, this home is sure to please! The main living level has a fireplaced living room with beautiful refinished wood flooring, the formal dining room is the perfect place to entertain. There is a convenient office w/built-ins & fireplace. The updated kitchen has a center island, granite counters, oversized pantry, wet bar & dining area. The fireplaced family room has built-ins & access to the fabulous back patio & yard. The second floor offers 4 spacious bedrooms & 4 full baths, incl tranquil master suite w/dual walk-in closets. There is an add'l office space for at-home learning or work. The bonus room has vaulted ceilings, a balcony & full bath & is full of possibilities. A carriage barn provides space for 3 cars. Perfection!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Mendosa - Balboni Team

Listing Office - Engel & Volkers Concord

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#72720002 • last updated 5 years ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 3 minutes ago

Overview
Levels/Style	Colonial, Antique
Type	Single Family
SubType	Detached
MLS #	72720002
SqFt	5200
Status	Sold
Lot Size (Acre)	0.5
Property Tax	19653
Year Built	1807
Short Sale (Y/N)	No
Foreclosure (Y/N)	No

Interior
# Full Baths	4
Bathroom 2	Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3	Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bathroom	Yes
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Half
# Half Baths	1
Primary Bedroom	Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3	Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2	Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4	Closet, Flooring - Wood
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Total # of Rooms	12
Add'l Room 3	Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom
Family Room	Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Add'l Room 2	Mud Room, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry	Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Kitchen	Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Add'l Room 5	Office, Flooring - Wood
Add'l Room 6	Bonus Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting
Dining Room	Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
Add'l Room 4	Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Add'l Room 1	Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Office
Basement	Crawl, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished Basement
# Fireplaces	7
Interior Features	Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Cable Available, Wetbar, French Doors

Exterior
Foundation	Concrete Block, Fieldstone
Exterior	Clapboard, Wood
Roof	Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction	Frame
Garage/ Parking	Attached, Garage Door Opener, Barn
Parking Desc	Off-Street
# Parking Spaces	4
# Garage Spaces	3
Exterior Features	Patio, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Lot Desc	Paved Drive

Amenities / Utilities
Electricity	Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utility Connections	For Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water	Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source	City/Town Water
HOA Amenities	Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Location
County	Middlesex
Middle School	R J Grey
Elementary School	Choice Of 6
High School	ABRHS
APN	310236

Lot/ Land Details
Road Type	Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

$1.73M

Range: $1.56M-$1.91M

Last 30 days

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Oct 2026
MLS # 73344415
Oct 16, 2026 Active
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Oct 6, 2026 Price Change
$1,395,000 (-17.2%)
Jul 7, 2026 Listed
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Jun 27, 2026 Active
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Apr 27, 2026 Price Change
$1,685,000 (-17.2%)
Mar 12, 2025 Listed
$2,035,000 (+85.0%)
Nov 2020
MLS # 72720002
Nov 6, 2020 Sold
$1,100,000 (-5.1%)
Sep 3, 2020 Listed
$1,159,000 (+13.1%)
Jan 2020
MLS # 72479847
Jan 9, 2020 Sold
$1,025,000 (-4.7%)
Jun 19, 2019 Price Change
$1,075,000 (-6.4%)
Apr 10, 2019 Listed
$1,149,000 (+8.4%)
Jun 2008
Public Records
Jun 17, 2008 Sold
$1,060,000
Jun 2008
MLS # 70736324
Jun 16, 2008 Sold
$1,060,000 (-3.5%)
Apr 1, 2008 Listed
$1,098,000 (-8.3%)
May 2007
MLS # 70584335
May 23, 2007 Listed
$1,198,000 (+178.6%)
May 2004
Public Records
May 6, 2004 Sold
$430,000 (-10.4%)
Dec 2003
MLS # 30793749
Dec 1, 2003 Listed
$480,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2025
$22,638 +2.9%

$1,320,000
2024
$22,004 +0.6%

$1,320,000 +5.99%
2023
$21,869 +3.8%

$1,245,400 +14.96%
2022
$21,070 +3.5%

$1,083,300 +7.69%
2021
$20,349 +3.5%

$1,005,900 -1.53%
2020
$19,654 +4.0%

$1,021,500 +4.66%
2019
$18,905 +1.7%

$976,000 +1.73%
2018
$18,593 +4.7%

$959,400 +2.95%
2017
$17,762 +0.3%

$931,900 +1.21%
2016
$17,707

$920,800

491 Main St
$1.1M
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01720
$1.06M +19% y/y
Acton
$722K -2% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
497 Main St, Acton, MA 01720	$981,000	5/1	2,335	0.03
48 Nagog Hill Rd, Acton, MA 01720	$874,000	4/2	2,102	0.04
503 Main St, Acton, MA 01720	$854,000	3/2	1,750	0.05
481 Main St, Acton, MA 01720	$1,429,000	5/4	4,998	0.05
505 Main St, Acton, MA 01720	$772,000	3/1	1,454	0.06
498 Main St, Acton, MA 01720	$942,000	4/1	2,371	0.06
46 Nagog Hill Rd, Acton, MA 01720	$1,026,000	5/2	2,790	0.06
502 Main St, Acton, MA 01720	$1,046,000	3/2	2,271	0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.