$750,000
OPEN SAT 10:45AM - 1PM

3 Thoreau Rd Acton, MA 01720

Estimated payment $5,164/month

Total Views 601
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,918 Sq Ft
$391 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Custom Closet System
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Sun-drenched classic Jenks built center-entrance Colonial set on an oversized corner lot in the sought-after Robbins Park neighborhood. This classic home features major updates since 2019, including a new roof, second-floor central air, concrete driveway, and a leveled backyard—perfect for outdoor entertaining or future expansion. Improvements include many replaced windows and a four-bedroom septic system. The spacious layout offers timeless potential—bring your vision to elevate the kitchen and baths into your dream space. Just steps from the beloved neighborhood pool and nestled within the top-ranked Acton-Boxborough school district, this is an exceptional opportunity to customize and enjoy one of the area’s most desirable communities. This location is minutes from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Shopping and Restaurants on Route 2A, and the revitalized W. Concord Village and MBTA Commuter Rail Station.

Listing Agent

The Tom And Joanne Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/06/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Open House Schedule

  • Saturday, August 09, 2025
    10:45 am to 1:00 pm
    8/9/2025 10:45:00 AM +00:00
    8/9/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
  • Sunday, August 10, 2025
    1:00 to 3:00 pm
    8/10/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    8/10/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,255

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,918 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00G4 B:0146 L:0000,311924

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Robbins Park Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,255

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Subdivision Name: Robbins Park
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Mud Room, Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 189
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 140.722222222
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 133.125
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 255.444444444
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 24
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 33.993055555
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 130.340277777
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Family Room Area: 316.125
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Country Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 183.75
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1918
  • Living Area: 1918
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 391.03
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 391.03

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • REQD OWN ASSOCIATION: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00G4 B:0146 L:0000,311924
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Lot Size Area: 0.78
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33800
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 315

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12255
  • Tax Book Number: 72395

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

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Range of Values:

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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 $12,255 $714,600 $353,500 $361,100
2024 $11,714 $702,700 $353,500 $349,200
2023 $11,389 $648,600 $321,400 $327,200
2022 $10,795 $555,000 $279,200 $275,800
2021 $10,516 $519,800 $258,600 $261,200
2020 $10,316 $536,200 $258,600 $277,600
2019 $9,427 $486,700 $258,600 $228,100
2018 $9,432 $486,700 $258,600 $228,100
2017 $9,204 $482,900 $258,600 $224,300
2016 $9,071 $471,700 $258,600 $213,100
2015 $8,915 $468,000 $258,600 $209,400
2014 $8,702 $447,400 $258,600 $188,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $750,000 +50.0% $391 / Sq Ft
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Sold $500,000 +0.2% $261 / Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2019 02/26/19 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $260 / Sq Ft
02/11/2019 02/11/19 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2019 02/08/19 For Sale $499,000 -- $260 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $500,000 --
Deed $485,000 --
Deed $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $75,000 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Open $1,808,425 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $454,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $457,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $388,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $306,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $48,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73414270

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000004G-000146