$750,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2023

196 Main St Acton, MA 01720

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,956 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$383 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Italianate Architecture
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2023

OFFER DEADLINE MON 5/22 5pm. Character meets Modern in this wonderful light filled 3-4 Bedroom home in desirable Acton! This beautiful antique home was thoroughly renovated approx.11 years ago including all new systems, roof, insulation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing! Open floor plan! Gleaming hardwood floors throughout both floors! Gorgeous Kitchen with granite counters, gas stove, white cabinetry, pantry, center island w/ seating, and SS appliances. Living Room with large picture window overlooking yard and beautiful built-ins in Family/Flex Room. A Spacious first floor Home Office or Sleeping Quarter! Primary Bedroom Suite w/ spa like tiled shower. Two more Bedrooms and Bath complete the second floor. Enjoy the outdoors w/ newer porch and patio, huge fenced in yard, & SI porch! You'll appreciate the large Mudroom/Laundry, 2 car Garage/storage & plenty of storage in Basement. Close to everything-shops, parks, Discovery Museum, Commuter Rail, highway, Rail Trail. Don't miss this gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Gordon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Northborough Listed on: 05/17/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Northborough

Last Buyer's Agent

Svetlana Sheinia

eXp Realty

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,391

Year Built

  • Built in 1846 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Italianate Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,956 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Choice Of 6 Elementary School
  • Rj Grey Middle School
  • Actonboxborough High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 311384

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,391

Year Built

Built in 1846 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Greek Revival, Italianate
  • Year Built: 1846
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Mud Room
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 169
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 91
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 150
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 195
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 196
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 260
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1956
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 357.36
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 383.44
  • MAIN SO: AC0342

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • 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, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 311384
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Size Area: 0.44
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19331
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 353
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11391
  • Tax Block: 0008
  • Tax Book Number: 60118
  • Tax Lot: 0000
  • Tax Map Number: G2A

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Actonboxborough
  • Elementary School: Choice Of 6
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rj Grey

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Corey Ethan
Bought by
Corey Ethan and Ellis David
Current Estimated Value
$804,117

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2010
Sold by
Clewley Suzanne E and Macdow Margaret A
Bought by
Corey Ethan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Clewey Esther P Est and Macdow
Bought by
Macdow Margaret A and Clewey Suzanne E
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
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $225,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $438,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $550,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $225,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Sold $750,000 +7.3% $383 / Sq Ft
06/04/2023 06/04/23 Off Market $699,000 -- --
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $699,000 +70.9% $357 / Sq Ft
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Sold $409,000 -2.6% $205 / Sq Ft
08/14/2012 08/14/12 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2012 07/31/12 For Sale $419,900 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
06/10/2012 06/10/12 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2012 06/04/12 Price Changed $419,900 -2.3% $210 / Sq Ft
04/09/2012 04/09/12 For Sale $429,900 -- $215 / 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 $12,303 $717,400 $272,200 $445,200
2024 $11,231 $673,700 $272,200 $401,500
2023 $11,391 $648,700 $247,200 $401,500
2022 $11,857 $609,600 $215,000 $394,600
2021 $10,615 $524,700 $199,100 $325,600
2020 $10,095 $524,700 $199,100 $325,600
2019 $9,551 $493,100 $199,100 $294,000
2018 $8,713 $449,600 $199,100 $250,500
2017 $8,569 $449,600 $199,100 $250,500
2016 $8,646 $449,600 $199,100 $250,500
2015 $8,073 $423,800 $189,300 $234,500
2014 $7,799 $401,000 $189,300 $211,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73113080

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000002AG000008