$989,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025

38 Central St Acton, MA 01720

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,238 Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$442 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Property is near public transit
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

AMAZING opportunity to own a beautiful and spacious COLONIAL in Acton at THIS price point! This home is conveniently located to the commuter rail into Boston, restaurants, shopping and award-winning schools. The large eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home and features ample cabinets, granite countertops, and is ideally situated off the entryway and the 2-car garage. HUGE front-to-back living area with cozy pellet stove for supplementary heating. The enviable dining room with charming beadboard is perfect for hosting large gatherings. Enjoy woodland views from the newly renovated sunroom with radiant heated floors access to the deck and a perfect fenced-in yard for the dog or playing. Walk-out basement offers possibilities for future expansion. Additional highlights include CENTRAL A/C, hardwood flooring, a first-floor laundry room, low-maintenance vinyl siding, and plenty of storage. All that’s left to do is MOVE in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Magun

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 03/20/2025

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Yebba Roy Realty Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,655

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Spray Foam Insulation
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00G2A B:0076 L:0000,311461

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,655

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Sun Room, Mud Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 195
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 169
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 210
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 40
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 45
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 72
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Beadboard
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 195
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Area: 228
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 468
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2238
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1074
  • Living Area: 2238
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB3298
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 379.8
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 441.91
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass, Blown In, Spray Foam

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
  • 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Oil, Pellet Stove
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00G2A B:0076 L:0000,311461
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Size Area: 0.62
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26900
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 322
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13654.83
  • Tax Book Number: 72262

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Watrous David P and Bethune Lisa A
Bought by
Archibald Timothy A and Archibald Lauren S
Seller's Agent
Nicole Magun
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Yebba Roy Realty Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$989,000
Premium/Discount to List
$139,000
16.35%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
$953,718

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$35,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.40%
Original Mortgage
$791,200
Outstanding Balance
$789,801
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$163,917

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2019
Closed on
Feb 20, 2019
Sold by
Hellick-Reierson K and Reierson Victoria S
Bought by
Watrous David P and Bethune Lisa A
Seller's Agent
Deb Kotlarz
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Beverly Garvey
RE/MAX Vision
List Price
$580,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.45%
Original Mortgage
$271,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2009
Sold by
Defoe Stephen C and Defoe Jill M
Bought by
Reierso Kristofer Helli and Reierson Victoria S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,750
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank Natl T C
Bought by
Defoe Jill M and Defoe Stephen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,750
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2008
Sold by
Dalli Bonnie L and Deutsche Bank Natl T C
Bought by
Deutsche Bank Natl T C
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
Deed $989,000 None Available
Deed $989,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $600,000 --
Deed $530,000 --
Deed $530,000 --
Deed $265,000 --
Deed $265,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $420,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $420,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $791,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $791,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $271,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $438,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $198,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $575,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $510,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $989,000 +16.4% $442 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $850,000 +41.7% $380 / Sq Ft
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Sold $600,000 +3.4% $280 / Sq Ft
01/15/2019 01/15/19 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2019 01/08/19 For Sale $580,000 -- $271 / 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 $13,655 $796,200 $278,100 $518,100
2024 $12,728 $763,500 $278,100 $485,400
2023 $12,436 $708,200 $252,900 $455,300
2022 $11,765 $604,900 $220,000 $384,900
2021 $11,481 $567,500 $203,600 $363,900
2020 $10,951 $569,200 $203,600 $365,600
2019 $10,561 $545,200 $203,600 $341,600
2018 $10,361 $534,600 $203,600 $331,000
2017 $10,087 $529,200 $203,600 $325,600
2016 $9,871 $513,300 $203,600 $309,700
2015 $9,677 $508,000 $203,600 $304,400
2014 $9,311 $478,700 $203,600 $275,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73347995

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000002AG000076