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Sold on 09/29/2017

78 Central St, Acton, MA 01720

$648,000

Last sold 09/29/2017 for $340K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 1,075

    Sqft ($316/Sqft)

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About 78 Central St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1952
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.44 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Charming Cape in the West Acton area, offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Spacious living room completed with a firewood fireplace and hardwoods floors throughout the first floor. Enclosed porch leads you to the eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel gas stove and dishwasher (2016), There is an abundance of natural light and appealing improvements such as a replaced roof in 2015, hot water tank in 2014, new chimney liner and cap in 2014, vinyl windows and furnace in 2007 efficient gas heating and public town water. Enjoy the water views and the beautiful sunsets from your back yard surrounded by conservation land. Short distance to access many shops, live music, art gallery, Pilates/yoga classes, playground, restaurants, post office, bank, S. Acton commuter rail, seasonal farmer's market and more...not to mention the top rated Acton-Boxborough school system. This is a great opportunity to be part of the West Acton community. Home and detached garage are being sold in as is condition.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Lilia R. Flores
Listing Office - Acton Real Estate Co., LLC
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72201158 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cape
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72201158
SqFt 1075
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.44
Property Tax 6093
Year Built 1952
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Half
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry Washer Hookup
Kitchen Flooring - Vinyl, Gas Stove
Add'l Room 1 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Den
Basement Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Block
Exterior Wood
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame, Stone/Concrete
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Unpaved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Gutters
Lot Desc Wooded, Sloping
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
View Pond
Area West Acton
County Middlesex
Middle School RJGREY
Elementary School Choice Of 6
High School ABRHS
APN M:00G2 B:0186 L:0000, 311341
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$648K
Range: $557K-$738K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,885/month
Gross rent multiplier: 5.8 - Great
  • Sep 2017
    mls logo MLS # 72201158
  • Sep 29, 2017 Sold
    $340,000 (+4.6%)
  • Jul 20, 2017 Listed
    $324,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $8,265 +5.2%
    $481,900 +2.23%
  • 2024
    $7,858 -1.3%
    $471,400 +4.02%
  • 2023
    $7,958 +9.1%
    $453,200 +20.82%
  • 2022
    $7,296 +3.6%
    $375,100 +7.73%
  • 2021
    $7,044 +7.5%
    $348,200 +2.23%
  • 2020
    $6,553 +5.8%
    $340,600 +6.5%
  • 2019
    $6,195 +1.2%
    $319,800 +1.27%
  • 2018
    $6,120 +0.4%
    $315,800 -1.22%
  • 2017
    $6,093 +3.6%
    $319,700 +4.48%
  • 2016
    $5,884
    $306,000
  • 78 Central St
    $340K
  • West Acton
    —
  • 01720
    $1.06M +19% y/y
  • Acton
    $874K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
84 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $603,000 3/2 1,120 0.02
76 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $894,000 3/2 1,704 0.02
73 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $1,016,000 3/3 3,226 0.04
74 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $689,000 3/2 1,382 0.04
81 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $863,000 2/3 1,753 0.05
85 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $915,000 4/2 2,270 0.05
67 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $888,000 3/2 3,226 0.06
72 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 $799,000 3/2 1,718 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.

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