$1,425,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

471 Massachusetts Ave Acton, MA 01720

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,112 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$279 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of June 2025

Step into a piece of Acton’s history, reimagined for modern life. This exceptional antique home features wide pine floors, rich millwork, and nine fireplaces—two with rare beehive ovens—blended with seamless updates. The kitchen offers a vaulted ceiling, honed granite, a gas fireplace, island, and chef’s dual-fuel range. The attached carriage house has been transformed into a stunning great room with soaring ceilings and a full wet bar with island seating. All bathrooms have been beautifully renovated with timeless style. Outside, a private oasis awaits with a heated saltwater pool with waterfall, bluestone patio, deck with sunken firepit, and terraced flat lawns all fenced-in for privacy. A sizable mudroom, laundry room, storage, and detached, heated two-car garage for convenience. Perfectly positioned between Acton’s top schools and vibrant West Acton Village, this home offers the grace and character of a historic property with the comfort, style, and livability of a modern retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

St. Martin Team

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

John Sullivan

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,608

Year Built

  • Built in 1745 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Manufactured Home on a slab
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,112 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Pocket Doors
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 16 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00F2 B:0106 L:0000,309488

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,608

Year Built

Built in 1745 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Year Built: 1745
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Pedestal Sink, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Paper Based, Wet bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom, Great Room, Office, Bonus Room, Wet Bar
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Remodeled, Window Seat
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door, Window Seat
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Laundry Chute, Sink, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Slab, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5112
  • Living Area: 5112
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN0538
  • MAIN SO: M59500
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass, Blown In, Cellulose - Sprayed

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Post & Beam
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Slab
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Insulated, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 12

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Heat Pump, Oil, Electric, Propane, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 16
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00F2 B:0106 L:0000,309488
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39104
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17608

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Moore Aaron W and Moore Shelley M
Bought by
Caveney John H and Moorefield Erin N
Seller's Agent
St. Martin Team
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Sullivan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$1,260,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
13.1%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$1,404,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,101
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.33%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,262
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,006,637

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2005
Sold by
Aston-Shaffery Kathleen L and Aston Kathleen L
Bought by
Moore Aaron W and Moore Shelley M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$629,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2003
Sold by
Guckenheimer Monica and Guckenheimer Sam
Bought by
Shaffery Kathleen L A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1999
Sold by
Wangh Mitchell W and Wangh Joann
Bought by
Guckenheimer Sam and Guckenheimer Monica

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1994
Sold by
Country Classics Inc
Bought by
Wangh Mitchell W and Wangh Jo-Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1994
Sold by
Mcfarlane Lynda M
Bought by
Country Classics Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1988
Sold by
Berry Brian J L
Bought by
Mccoll Thomas R
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
Quit Claim Deed $1,425,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,425,000 None Available
Deed $699,900 --
Deed $699,900 --
Deed $699,900 --
Deed $652,500 --
Deed $652,500 --
Deed $550,000 --
Deed $388,000 --
Deed $388,000 --
Deed $512,500 --
Deed $512,500 --
Deed $240,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $629,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $1,425,000 +13.1% $279 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,260,000 -- $246 / 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 $17,608 $1,026,700 $285,500 $741,200
2024 $17,115 $1,026,700 $285,500 $741,200
2023 $17,110 $974,400 $259,700 $714,700
2022 $16,529 $849,800 $225,600 $624,200
2021 $16,012 $791,500 $208,800 $582,700
2020 $15,446 $802,800 $208,800 $594,000
2019 $14,954 $772,000 $208,800 $563,200
2018 $14,725 $759,800 $208,800 $551,000
2017 $14,099 $739,700 $208,800 $530,900
2016 $14,113 $733,900 $208,800 $525,100
2015 $13,421 $704,500 $208,800 $495,700
2014 $12,944 $665,500 $208,800 $456,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73366564

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000002F-000106