$770,000
SOLD APR 22, 2021

179 Willow St Acton, MA 01720

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
0.82 Acres

Recently Sold

$257 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Garrison Architecture
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2021

Welcome Home to this charming Garrison in desirable West Acton! This amazing home in great commuter location close to shops, trains and highways, features five good size bedrooms all w/ hardwood floors, including beautiful master with en-suite and walk-in closet. Gorgeous sun-filled front to back living/family room. Cozy up in the eat-in-kitchen to one of two brick fireplaces, this one w/ beautiful mantel with dentil-molding. Kitchen boasts granite countertops, breakfast bar, pantry, and newer stainless appliances including double oven & vented microwave. Large dining room with crown molding & chair rail is a great size for gatherings. A wonderful porch and deck, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, 2nd floor laundry, finished walk-out basement w/ fireplace and stunning tile work in the updated half bath will definitely delight! Many updates including central air, boiler, water heater, roof, septic & much more, add the highly ranked Acton/Boxboro Schools this one is not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Mora

Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack Listed on: 02/25/2021

Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Turco

eXp Realty

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,108

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Garrison Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Picture Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Ab Choice Elementary School
  • Rj Grey Jr High Middle School
  • Abrhs High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 311106

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,108

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Beadboard
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Crown Molding
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Living Area: 3000
  • MAIN LO: G95166
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 249.97
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 256.67
  • MAIN SO: AC0342

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 311106
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.82
  • Lot Size Area: 0.82
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 35719.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 35728
  • PAGE: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10108
  • Tax Book Number: 61824

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Abrhs
  • Elementary School: Ab Choice
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rj Grey Jr Hs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2021
Closed on
Apr 22, 2021
Sold by
Knell Michael and Knell Bibiana
Bought by
Hoge Sara E and Murphy Alexander J
Seller's Agent
Amy Mora
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Turco
eXp Realty
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
2.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,009,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$239,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Outstanding Balance
$630,149
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$346,933

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2013
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Cartwright Paul J and Cartwright Janice
Bought by
Knell Michael and Knell Bibiana
Seller's Agent
Susan Crasnick
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Maniatis
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$481,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-1.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$337,050
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $770,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $481,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $690,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $337,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $196,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $152,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Sold $770,000 +2.7% $257 / Sq Ft
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2021 03/04/21 For Sale $749,900 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2021 02/25/21 For Sale $749,900 +55.7% $250 / Sq Ft
05/17/2013 05/17/13 Sold $481,500 -1.5% $190 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2013 03/07/13 For Sale $489,000 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,048 $760,800 $275,600 $485,200
2024 $12,167 $729,900 $275,600 $454,300
2023 $11,874 $676,200 $250,500 $425,700
2022 $11,018 $566,500 $217,800 $348,700
2021 $10,722 $530,000 $201,700 $328,300
2020 $10,109 $525,400 $201,700 $323,700
2019 $9,799 $505,900 $201,700 $304,200
2018 $9,620 $496,400 $201,700 $294,700
2017 $9,370 $491,600 $201,700 $289,900
2016 $9,177 $477,200 $201,700 $275,500
2015 $8,999 $472,400 $201,700 $270,700
2014 $8,789 $451,900 $201,700 $250,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72790043

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000001G-000310-000003