NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Central St Acton, MA 01720

Estimated Value: $864,164 - $938,000

0.38 Acre
$2,350,766 Price per Acre
16,553 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold August 15, 2016

Last sale price $260,000 $371 Per Sq Ft

Est. 244% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,792/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • No HOA
  • Jogging Path
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Tennis Courts
  • Shops

About This Lot

As of August 2016

Buildable conforming lot on Central St in vibrant West Acton Village. Village residential zoning, with minimum setbacks of 10', front, side and rear. Currently two antique houses on property in poor condition. This location is stellar, walk to bank, pharmacy, restaurants, Idylwilde,newly developed Villageworks complex, with many businesses and brand new True West Brewery! Quick access to route 2 or commuter train. Historic commission has approved demolition. Property NOT in Historic District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betsy Purcell

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest License #449527951 Listed on: 03/04/2016

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Megee

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned VR

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 49&57 / 49/57

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Path
  • Electricity Available at Street

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Land
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • MAIN LO: BB3298
  • MAIN SO: BB3298

Exterior Features

  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Gas: At Street
  • Electric: At Street
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: VR
  • Additional Parcels YN: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16552.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Number Of Lots: 1
  • LOT SIZE: 16335
  • PERC TEST: N

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7294.25
  • Tax Block: 49/57
  • Tax Lot: 49&57

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Murray Ruth A
Bought by
296 Ctrl St Unit 296 Rt and Murray
Current Estimated Value
$893,291

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Loos Beatrice A
Bought by
Murray Ruth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2017
Sold by
Assabet Properties Inc
Bought by
Loos Beatrice A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2016
Closed on
Aug 15, 2016
Sold by
Ahern Dennis J and Ahern Lyrl C
Bought by
Assabet Properties Inc
Seller's Agent
Betsy Purcell
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Lori Megee
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
15.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.97%
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1977
Bought by
Ahern Dennis J
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
296 Ctrl St Unit 296 Rt -- --
Murray Ruth A $887,000 None Available
Murray Ruth A $887,000 None Available
Loos Beatrice A $619,000 --
Loos Beatrice A $619,000 --
Loos Beatrice A $619,000 --
Assabet Properties Inc $260,000 --
Assabet Properties Inc $260,000 --
Ahern Dennis J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Murray Ruth A $130,000
Previous Owner Loos Beatrice A $320,000
Previous Owner Assabet Properties Inc $820,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2016 08/15/16 Sold $260,000 +15.6% $371 / Sq Ft
07/16/2016 07/16/16 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2016 03/04/16 For Sale $225,000 -- $321 / 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 $13,830 $806,400 $0 $806,400
2024 $12,714 $762,700 $0 $762,700
2023 $12,006 $683,700 $0 $683,700
2022 $12,878 $662,100 $0 $662,100
2021 $12,302 $608,100 $0 $608,100
2020 $11,355 $590,200 $0 $590,200
2019 $11,223 $579,400 $0 $579,400
2018 $10,145 $523,500 $0 $523,500
2017 $158 $8,300 $0 $8,300
2016 $2,308 $120,000 $66,000 $54,000
2015 $2,242 $117,700 $66,000 $51,700
2014 $2,190 $112,600 $66,000 $46,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71967317

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000002AF000057