$899,900
PENDING

257 Central St Acton, MA 01720

Estimated payment $5,981/month

Total Views 4,705
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,880 Sq Ft
$232 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • Granite Flooring
  • Antique Architecture
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

Located in vibrant West Acton, steps from charming shops, cafes, brew pubs and the scenic commuter rail to Boston and Cambridge. This renovated and expanded Antique home c.1799 with an authentic attached post & beam barn, seamlessly blends historic character with the convenience of todays lifestyle. High ceilings and wide pine floors throughout. The cooks kitchen, central to the main entertaining spaces, boasts beautifully crafted cabinetry, a large island with a handsome solid wood surface and a farmhouse sink. Close by is the utility room with laundry and pantry storage. Retreat to the spacious family room with fireplace. Dual staircases lead to the second floor where there are four bedrooms, including a primary suite with a zen bathroom, study nook and hall bath. The finished walk out lower level with two family/game room leads to the bucolic private grounds with stone walls, patio with built in fireplace, garden beds, your own orchard and much more!

Listing Agent

Michele Friedler Team

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 05/15/2025

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Michele Friedler

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Marsha Marchant

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,457

Year Built

  • Built in 1799

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Rj Grey Middle School
  • Abrhs High School

Farming

  • Barn or Stable

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 309738

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,457

Year Built

Built in 1799

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Antique
  • Year Built: 1799
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Bonus Room, Great Room
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 180
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 192
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 224
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Area: 418
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 340
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 182
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 81
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3110
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 770
  • Living Area: 3880
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 231.93
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 231.93
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Barn/Stable, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Barn, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 309738
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Size Area: 0.41
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17816
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 401

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14457
  • Tax Book Number: 74983

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rj Grey

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $14,457 $843,000 $271,000 $572,000
2024 $14,053 $843,000 $271,000 $572,000
2023 $14,002 $797,400 $246,200 $551,200
2022 $14,191 $729,600 $214,100 $515,500
2021 $12,824 $633,900 $198,300 $435,600
2020 $12,229 $635,600 $206,500 $429,100
2019 $11,723 $605,200 $206,500 $398,700
2018 $10,605 $547,200 $206,500 $340,700
2017 $10,430 $547,200 $206,500 $340,700
2016 $10,523 $547,200 $206,500 $340,700
2015 $10,106 $530,500 $206,500 $324,000
2014 $9,721 $499,800 $206,500 $293,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $899,900 +13.2% $232 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $795,000 0.0% $279 / Sq Ft
05/16/2020 05/16/20 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2020 03/11/20 For Sale $795,000 0.0% $279 / Sq Ft
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Rented $4,200 0.0% --
05/23/2016 05/23/16 Under Contract -- -- --
05/03/2016 05/03/16 For Rent $4,200 +5.0% --
07/03/2015 07/03/15 Rented $4,000 +5.3% --
06/03/2015 06/03/15 Under Contract -- -- --
04/17/2015 04/17/15 For Rent $3,800 +0.3% --
05/12/2014 05/12/14 Rented $3,790 +8.3% --
05/12/2014 05/12/14 For Rent $3,500 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $795,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $256,258 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $502,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $125,000 Balloon
Closed $510,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $900,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $484,350 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $240,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $230,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $242,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73376202

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000002BF000002