$1,100,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2026

8 Highland Rd Acton, MA 01720

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
0.7 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2026

$498 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

7 on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2026

Nestled in a sought-after neighborhood, this meticulously maintained Straight Front Colonial is set on a beautiful private lot with easy access to highways and the town center and is also located in the top-rated Acton-Boxborough school district. Inside, a welcoming foyer flows into a spacious living and dining area, ideal for gatherings. The comfortable kitchen opens to a 232-SF screened porch (not included in the total living area) and an adjoining deck, perfect for al fresco dining or morning coffee with peaceful surroundings. The first floor also features a half bath, laundry and access to the oversized two-car garage. Upstairs, the main bedroom boasts hardwood floors and ensuite bath, while three additional bedrooms share an updated full bath. The expansive unfinished basement offers potential for 1092 SF of additional living space. Converted to gas with a new Viessmann Heating System in October 2024.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Schaefer

Compass Listed on: 03/24/2026

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene & Company

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 30,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,208 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Acton Elementary School
  • Rj Grey Middle School
  • Acton- Boxborough Regional High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00G1 B:0235 L:0000,310990

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,632

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0.7 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2208
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2208
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN2314

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00G1 B:0235 L:0000,310990
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30300
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15632

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Acton- Boxborough Regional
  • Elementary School: Acton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rj Grey

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2026
Closed on
Apr 15, 2026
Sold by
Doyle Timothy
Bought by
Grottkau Andrew
Seller's Agent
Dana Schaefer
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Darlene & Company
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$102,000
10.22%
Views
50

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-87.20%
Original Mortgage
$832,000
Outstanding Balance
$831,230
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,312

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2023
Closed on
Jun 29, 2023
Sold by
Scott Herman
Bought by
Ring Alison and Doyle Timothy R
Seller's Agent
Robin Wish
Realty ONE Group Suburban Lifestyle
Buyer's Agent
Dana Schaefer
Compass
List Price
$815,000
Sold Price
$926,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
13.62%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$551,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Scott Jason and Scott Jenna L
Bought by
Scott Herman

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1982
Bought by
Scott Herman E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,100,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $926,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $832,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $551,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $55,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $146,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $138,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/08/2026 05/08/26 Sold $1,100,000 +10.2% $498 / Sq Ft
03/31/2026 03/31/26 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2026 03/24/26 For Sale $998,000 +7.8% $452 / Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $926,000 +13.6% $419 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/30/2023 05/30/23 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2023 05/25/23 For Sale $815,000 -- $369 / 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 $15,063 $878,300 $351,200 $527,100
2024 $13,028 $781,500 $351,200 $430,300
2023 $12,691 $722,700 $319,400 $403,300
2022 $12,016 $617,800 $277,500 $340,300
2021 $11,723 $579,500 $257,200 $322,300
2020 $11,063 $575,000 $257,200 $317,800
2019 $10,555 $544,900 $257,200 $287,700
2018 $10,545 $544,100 $257,200 $286,900
2017 $10,281 $539,400 $257,200 $282,200
2016 $10,105 $525,500 $257,200 $268,300
2015 $9,921 $520,800 $257,200 $263,600
2014 $9,828 $505,300 $257,200 $248,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73490835

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ACTO-000001G-000235

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