$775,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

8 Heald Rd Acton, MA 01720

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,738 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$446 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Stables
  • Open Floorplan
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2025

Colonial in sought-after Acton center neighborhood! One owner since new, and available for purchase for the first time in over 54 years! You will be greeted by the large front-to-back living room with fireplace and bay window. The sun-filled and spacious formal dining room offers an excellent spot to entertain and flows seamlessly into the functional eat-in kitchen with updated appliances. The cozy family room connects to the kitchen and provides access to the three season porch and the rear deck. The main floor is completed by a full bathroom. Upstairs you will find four spacious bedrooms and the second full bathroom. The unfinished basement provides tons of storage space. There is a lovely yard, one car garage, natural gas heat, and town water. Recent updates include a NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM, fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors throughout, updated appliances, two sets of new exterior stairs, and two refreshed bathrooms. This much-loved home is looking for its next caretaker!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ian McGovern

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

The Tom And Joanne Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,738 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Choice Of Six Elementary School
  • R.J. Grey Middle School
  • A.B.R.H.S High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 37 / 95
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00E3 B:0095 L:0037,308350

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Acton Center Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,884

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Subdivision Name: Acton Center
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 130
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 132
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 132
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 169
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 40
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 56
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 143
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 170
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 156
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 299
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1738
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB3298
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 430.38
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 445.91
  • MAIN SO: BB5918
  • Insulation: Mixed

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 140
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00E3 B:0095 L:0037,308350
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Area: 0.47
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20664
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 29
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10884
  • Tax Block: 95
  • Tax Book Number: 11856
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Map Number: E3

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: A.B.R.H.S
  • Elementary School: Choice Of Six
  • Middle Or Junior School: R.J. Grey

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $775,000 +3.6% $446 / Sq Ft
01/07/2025 01/07/25 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $748,000 -- $430 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $11,587 $675,600 $341,600 $334,000
2024 $10,884 $652,900 $341,600 $311,300
2023 $10,736 $611,400 $310,600 $300,800
2022 $10,188 $523,800 $269,900 $253,900
2021 $9,917 $490,200 $249,800 $240,400
2020 $9,368 $486,900 $249,800 $237,100
2019 $8,877 $458,300 $249,800 $208,500
2018 $8,874 $457,900 $249,800 $208,100
2017 $8,663 $454,500 $249,800 $204,700
2016 $8,546 $444,400 $249,800 $194,600
2015 $8,401 $441,000 $249,800 $191,200
2014 $8,218 $422,500 $249,800 $172,700
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $230,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $775,000 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $775,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73322300

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000003E-000095-000037