$866,900
SOLD JUN 5, 2025

4 Sylvia St Acton, MA 01720

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$542 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of June 2025

Dont wait on this one! Stylish Bungalow with beautiful finishes, accents, and detail will wow you! Front porch welcomes you to this charming home! Spacious foyer with classic staircase flanked by a private office nook with custom cabinetry and beautiful living room with fireplace! Updated kitchen with white cabinetry boasts a large boxed out window that brings in loads of light, stainless appliances, honed granite and a beautiful island with tasteful butcher block top, perfect for entertaining! Spacious dining area leads to sliders to an enormous deck ! A full bath w/shower stall completes the first floor. Upstairs, three good sized bedrooms and a full bath. Walk out basement to finish as you like! Huge fenced in backyard with fire pit and large play area and shed! Watch the seasons unfold with countless mature perennials and flowering shrubs. Assabet Rail Trail at the end of the street takes you to the Commuter Rail, playground and Maynard less than a mile away! Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Erickson Shaw

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 04/02/2025

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

The Zur Attias Team

The Attias Group, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,787

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Batts Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 5 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Choice Of 6 K-6 Elementary School
  • Rjgrey 7-8 Middle School
  • Abrhs 9-12 High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Whole House Fan
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00H3B B:0079 L:0000,312997

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Acton Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,787

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Subdivision Name: South Acton
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Bamboo, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Entry Hall, Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 100
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 190
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 40
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 54
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 156
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 168
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 208
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 78
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Living Area: 1600
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB3298
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 461.88
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 541.81
  • MAIN SO: AC0096
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass - Batts

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Dual, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: no
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00H3B B:0079 L:0000,312997
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Area: 0.47
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 304

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11787
  • Tax Book Number: 71552

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Abrhs 9-12
  • Elementary School: Choice Of 6 K-6
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rjgrey 7-8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2018
Closed on
Aug 30, 2018
Sold by
Regis Laura and Davis Elizabeth
Bought by
Caldwell Chase B and Terreri Aimee E
Seller's Agent
Daniel Loring
Keller Williams Realty North Central
Buyer's Agent
Ann Erickson Shaw
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$593,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
0.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.33%
Original Mortgage
$474,400
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2013
Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Hipsky David B and Hipsky Susan F
Bought by
Regis Laura and Davis Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Elena Beldiya Petrov
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Brian and Diana Segool
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
11.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1996
Sold by
Bader Stephan and Bader Faith H
Bought by
Hipsky David B and Hipsky Susan F
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 $593,000 --
Not Resolvable $475,000 --
Not Resolvable $475,000 --
Deed $171,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $462,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $474,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $185,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $194,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Sold $866,900 +17.3% $542 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $739,000 +24.6% $462 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Sold $593,000 +0.7% $349 / Sq Ft
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2018 08/01/18 For Sale $589,000 +24.0% $346 / Sq Ft
08/15/2013 08/15/13 Sold $475,000 +11.8% $285 / Sq Ft
07/02/2013 07/02/13 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2013 06/26/13 For Sale $425,000 -- $255 / 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 $12,936 $754,300 $272,900 $481,400
2024 $11,787 $707,100 $272,900 $434,200
2023 $11,981 $682,300 $248,100 $434,200
2022 $12,497 $642,500 $215,800 $426,700
2021 $11,163 $551,800 $199,600 $352,200
2020 $10,617 $551,800 $199,600 $352,200
2019 $9,898 $511,000 $199,600 $311,400
2018 $9,014 $465,100 $199,600 $265,500
2017 $8,865 $465,100 $199,600 $265,500
2016 $8,944 $465,100 $199,600 $265,500
2015 $8,538 $448,200 $199,600 $248,600
2014 $7,881 $405,200 $199,600 $205,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73353357

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000003BH000079