$615,000
SOLD DEC 18, 2024

39 School St Acton, MA 01720

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,268 Sq Ft
5,432 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$485 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to 39 School St, a charming residence nestled in the historic village of South Acton. This thoughtfully maintained home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 updated bathrooms. The open layout flows seamlessly, complemented by a modern kitchen with renovated white cabinetry, sleek granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The convenience of first-floor laundry and an on-demand heating and hot water system provides contemporary comfort, along with upgraded 200-amp electric service. The home boasts a cozy yard with off-street parking, ideal for relaxation or outdoor gatherings. Situated just a 3-minute walk from the train line, your commute to Waltham, Cambridge, or Boston becomes effortless. Enjoy the benefit of Acton's highly rated public schools. With the perfect blend of modern amenities and a prime location, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the charm of South Acton living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Nunez

Redfin Corp. Listed on: 09/25/2024

Redfin Corp.

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Sager Group

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 5,432 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,268 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Window Screens

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00H3A B:0024 L:0000,312805

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,699

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 77
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 130
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 15
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 130
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 156
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 169
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1268
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: NB3534
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 473.19
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 485.02
  • MAIN SO: BB3298

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00H3A B:0024 L:0000,312805
  • Zoning: 0
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5432
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 103
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9699
  • Tax Book Number: 73640

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2019
Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Marenghi Realty Mgmt Inc
Bought by
Bretton Peter J and Bretton Gabrieal
Seller's Agent
Greg Higgins
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Arianne Tanasio
Tanasio Realty Advisors
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$404,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
1.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.87%
Original Mortgage
$383,800
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2018
Sold by
Albertelli Joan M
Bought by
Marenghi Realty Mgmt I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1983
Bought by
Albertelli Joan M
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
Not Resolvable $404,000 --
Not Resolvable $225,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $492,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $492,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $384,750 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $383,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $599,000 -2.6% $472 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Sold $615,000 +2.5% $485 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Price Changed $599,999 -4.7% $473 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $629,900 +55.9% $497 / Sq Ft
11/13/2019 11/13/19 Sold $404,000 +1.0% $319 / Sq Ft
10/11/2019 10/11/19 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2019 09/18/19 For Sale $399,900 -- $315 / 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 $10,540 $614,600 $281,400 $333,200
2024 $9,699 $581,800 $281,400 $300,400
2023 $9,767 $556,200 $255,800 $300,400
2022 $10,069 $517,700 $222,500 $295,200
2021 $9,089 $449,300 $206,000 $243,300
2020 $8,645 $449,300 $206,000 $243,300
2019 $5,600 $289,100 $206,000 $83,100
2018 $5,361 $276,600 $206,000 $70,600
2017 $6,149 $322,600 $216,800 $105,800
2016 $6,204 $322,600 $216,800 $105,800
2015 $6,184 $324,600 $216,800 $107,800
2014 $6,105 $313,900 $216,800 $97,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73294557

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000003AH000024