NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Capt Forbush La Acton, MA 01720

Estimated Value: $1,139,000 - $1,200,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,817 Sq Ft
$415/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

Spacious, updated, meticulously maintained 10 room Colonial in the popular Minuteman Ridge neighborhood. This lovely home features a first floor office, remodeled kitchen and baths, 8 foot ceilings, central air, four season sunroom. Professionally landscaped with stone walls, flagstone patio and granite steps, mature plantings, sprinkler system, new driveway and newer septic. Minuteman Ridge has a heated neighborhood pool, duck pond, common land and paths. Path to the school complex and tennis courts. MMR by laws at the house. HOA fee is $700./yr

Last Listed By

Mary Lynn Parenteau

Acton Real Estate Co., LLC License #449505758 Listed on: 05/22/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,634

Year Built

  • 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.47

Utilities

  • Private Sewer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,634

Year Built

1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Sloping
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 1.50
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Amenities: Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Energy: Storm Windows, Insulated Doors
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Insulation: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Basement: Garage Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 16X14
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 14X14
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 14X10
  • Bathroom #1: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 16X14
  • Living Room: First Floor, 17X14
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 18X14
  • Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 14X12
  • Family Room: First Floor, 24X14
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Oth1 Room Name: Office
  • Oth1 Dimen: 14X10
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors
  • Oth2 Room Name: Sun Room
  • Oth2 Dimen: 21X14
  • Oth2 Dscrp: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Slider
  • Main Lo: D95041
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2817.00

Exterior Features

  • Frontage: 150.00
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Under
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Oil, Separate Booster
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • Reqd Own Association: Yes
  • Fee Interval: Yearly

Schools

  • Elementary School: Choice Of 6
  • Middle School: Rjgjhs
  • High School: Abrhs

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res
  • Acre: 0.47
  • Lot Size: 20339.00

Multi Family

  • Foundation: 50 x 28

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Mckinnon Emily
Bought by
E C Mckinnon 2021 T
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,169,405

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2020
Sold by
Rosen Daniel and Rosen Stephanie
Bought by
Mckinnon Emily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2017
Closed on
Aug 4, 2017
Sold by
Parenteau Alan R and Parenteau Mary-Lynn
Bought by
Rosen Stephanie and Rosen Daniel
Seller's Agent
Mary Lynn Parenteau
Acton Real Estate Co., LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lori Orchanian
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.72%
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1982
Bought by
Parenteau Alan R

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
E C Mckinnon 2021 T -- None Available
Mckinnon Emily $825,000 None Available
Rosen Stephanie $690,000 --
Parenteau Alan R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mckinnon Emily $390,000
Previous Owner Rosen Stephanie $552,000
Previous Owner Parenteau Alan R $250,000
Previous Owner Parenteau Alan R $150,000
Previous Owner Parenteau Alan R $153,500
Previous Owner Parenteau Alan R $155,000
Previous Owner Parenteau Alan R $125,000
Previous Owner Parenteau Alan R $67,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2017 06/26/17 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Price Changed $689,900 -1.3% $245 / Sq Ft
05/22/2017 05/22/17 For Sale $699,000 -- $248 / 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 $17,634 $1,028,200 $368,500 $659,700
2024 $16,437 $986,000 $368,500 $617,500
2023 $16,045 $913,700 $335,000 $578,700
2022 $15,262 $784,700 $291,100 $493,600
2021 $14,903 $736,700 $269,300 $467,400
2020 $14,047 $730,100 $269,300 $460,800
2019 $13,408 $692,200 $269,300 $422,900
2018 $11,956 $616,900 $269,300 $347,600
2017 $11,829 $620,600 $269,300 $351,300
2016 $11,598 $603,100 $269,300 $333,800
2015 $11,224 $589,200 $269,300 $319,900
2014 $10,853 $558,000 $269,300 $288,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72168849

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000002F-000064