$810,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2023

608 Massachusetts Ave Acton, MA 01720

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,470 Sq Ft
8,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Antique Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2024

Behind this tasteful Victorian façade lies a hidden gem that boasts soaring ceilings, classic architectural details & modern amenities. Located directly in West Acton Village, it's a walk away from restaurants, shops & entertainment and a vibrant village. Upper schools about a mile away w/newest elementary schools around the corner. Inside, gracious living spaces w/built-ins & center fireplace offer large windows & wood floors throughout. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances & charming wood stove for chilly New England nights. Large atrium-like dining room w/skylights & brand-new windows that flood the space with light & delightful view of village below. Also a bedroom & office on this first floor. Upstairs find 3 bedrooms, including primary w/bow-windows & fireplace, plus bookshelf-lined study. Full bath offers tiled walk-in shower & large soaking tub. Outside find a bluestone patio & rolling lawn. There’s even a secret back stairway to Alington St.!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Moore

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/08/2023

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ian McGovern

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,956

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 8,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned VR

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

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

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00F2A B:0096 L:0000,309696

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Acton Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,956

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Antique
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: West Acton
  • Transaction Broker: 0%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 2470
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN0538
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 344.13
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 327.94
  • MAIN SO: BB3298
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • 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, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, 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:00F2A B:0096 L:0000,309696
  • Zoning: VR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8500
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 341
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12956
  • Tax Book Number: 78682

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

Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Grigas Victor and Grigas Aislinn D
Bought by
Aislinn and Aislinn Victor Grigas
Current Estimated Value
$864,267
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $766,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $766,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $672,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $585,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $442,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $378,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $71,850 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2024 12/23/24 Sold $826,000 +0.1% $334 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $824,900 +1.8% $334 / Sq Ft
08/21/2023 08/21/23 Sold $810,000 -4.7% $328 / Sq Ft
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $850,000 +9.0% $344 / Sq Ft
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Sold $780,000 +26.2% $316 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2021 07/28/21 For Sale $618,000 +18.8% $250 / Sq Ft
02/04/2019 02/04/19 Sold $520,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
02/01/2019 02/01/19 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2019 01/31/19 Off Market $520,000 -- --
01/01/2019 01/01/19 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2018 12/02/18 Price Changed $524,900 -1.9% $213 / Sq Ft
11/20/2018 11/20/18 Price Changed $535,000 -2.7% $217 / Sq Ft
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Price Changed $549,900 -1.8% $223 / Sq Ft
11/07/2018 11/07/18 Price Changed $559,900 -1.8% $227 / Sq Ft
10/25/2018 10/25/18 For Sale $569,900 +20.2% $231 / Sq Ft
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Sold $474,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
12/13/2014 12/13/14 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2014 12/06/14 Off Market $474,000 -- --
11/05/2014 11/05/14 Price Changed $485,000 -3.0% $194 / Sq Ft
09/26/2014 09/26/14 Price Changed $499,900 -3.7% $200 / Sq Ft
09/03/2014 09/03/14 For Sale $519,000 -- $207 / 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 $13,348 $778,300 $262,500 $515,800
2024 $13,016 $780,800 $262,500 $518,300
2023 $12,956 $737,800 $238,600 $499,200
2022 $12,471 $641,200 $207,500 $433,700
2021 $10,117 $500,100 $192,200 $307,900
2020 $9,741 $506,300 $192,200 $314,100
2019 $9,168 $473,300 $192,200 $281,100
2018 $9,052 $467,100 $192,200 $274,900
2017 $8,703 $456,600 $192,200 $264,400
2016 $8,700 $452,400 $192,200 $260,200
2015 $8,397 $440,800 $192,200 $248,600
2014 $8,173 $420,200 $192,200 $228,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73122170

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000002AF000096