$920,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

189 High St Acton, MA 01720

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,326 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$277 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2025

Classic colonial saltbox boasts three level living with a great back yard and fruit trees. Main level entry welcomes into open plan family room and cook’s kitchen featuring Italian 8-burner range and granite counters, access to deck. Hardwood floors continue into dining room and expansive living room with south-facing picture windows. Large bedroom, and full bath with skylight. Upper level has an oversized landing, three beds and a full bath with laundry ready for washer / dryer. Stunning primary bedroom with cathedral ceiling, skylights and hardwood floor, plus two carpeted bedrooms. Lower level has another kitchen, walkout living / dining area, two bonus rooms, and a bath with shower. Mechanical room includes washer / dryer. Recent updates include roof with cost effective solar panels (leased), Viessmann boiler, paint, flooring, kitchen island, counters, sink, dishwasher, range, etc. Top rated schools. Close to walking trails, commuter rail, bike path, West Concord village, and Rt.2.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Letovsky

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 01/08/2025

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Pallotta

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Entryway
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Center Hall
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Cedar Closet
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Acton Boxboro High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00I3 B:0114 L:0000,313666
  • Tax Block 0114

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,894

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Saltbox
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce, Closet, Cedar Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Double, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Kitchen, Study, Home Office, Entry Hall, Center Hall
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Laundry Features: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Features: Closet - Cedar, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2570
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 756
  • Living Area: 3326
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Skylight, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN0538
  • MAIN SO: AN1921
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00I3 B:0114 L:0000,313666
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24831
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11894
  • Tax Block: 0114

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Acton Boxboro

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Herman Ruth S and Herman Noel
Bought by
Mabeta Lulama A and Mabeta Hannah
Seller's Agent
Charles Letovsky
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Pallotta
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.06%
Views
82
Current Estimated Value
$942,577

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,577
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.16%
Original Mortgage
$736,000
Outstanding Balance
$732,247
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$210,330

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2006
Sold by
Hong Charles C and Hong Stephanie S
Bought by
Herman Ruth S and Herman Noel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$403,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2001
Sold by
Baker Paul W and Freidrichs Christi
Bought by
Hong Charles C and Hong Stephanie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,520
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1988
Sold by
Valiton Richard R
Bought by
Baker Paul W
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $920,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $920,000 None Available
Deed $451,500 --
Deed $451,500 --
Deed $446,900 --
Deed $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $736,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $736,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $403,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $357,520 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $920,000 -3.1% $277 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $949,000 -- $285 / 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 $12,691 $740,000 $318,100 $421,900
2024 $11,894 $713,500 $318,100 $395,400
2023 $11,595 $660,300 $289,300 $371,000
2022 $10,993 $565,200 $251,300 $313,900
2021 $10,916 $539,600 $232,700 $306,900
2020 $10,301 $535,400 $232,700 $302,700
2019 $9,875 $509,800 $232,700 $277,100
2018 $9,713 $501,200 $232,700 $268,500
2017 $9,471 $496,900 $232,700 $264,200
2016 $9,309 $484,100 $232,700 $251,400
2015 $9,293 $487,800 $232,700 $255,100
2014 $9,017 $463,600 $232,700 $230,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73324370

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000003I-000114