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38 Central St, Acton, MA 01720

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For Sale

$850,000

4 beds • 2 baths • 1 half baths • 2,238 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 5,512 /mo. †

6.67% APR for 30 yrs.
$13,654 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • Newly Listed
    Time on Century 21

  • $379.80
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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AMAZING opportunity to own a beautiful and spacious COLONIAL in Acton at THIS price point! This home is conveniently located to the commuter rail into Boston, restaurants, shopping and award-winning schools. The large eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home and features ample cabinets, granite countertops, and is ideally situated off the entryway and the 2-car garage. HUGE front-to-back living area with cozy pellet stove for supplementary heating. The enviable dining room with charming beadboard is perfect for hosting large gatherings. Enjoy woodland views from the newly renovated sunroom with radiant heated floors access to the deck and a perfect fenced-in yard for the dog or playing. Walk-out basement offers possibilities for future expansion. Additional highlights include CENTRAL A/C, hardwood flooring, a first-floor laundry room, low-maintenance vinyl siding, and plenty of storage. All that s left to do is MOVE in!
MLS# 73347995

Courtesy Of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

(978) 369-5775

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Architecture Style
    Colonial
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Heating System
    Fireplace
  • Lot Size
    0.62 Acres

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  • Principle and Interest
    $4,374
  • Property Taxes
    $1,137
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Schools

Blanchard Memorial School

Grades KG-6 Public School

Boxborough, MA 01719 2.7 miles
493 massachusetts ave

487 total students
17:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A-

School Details

C.t. Douglas Elementary School

Grades KG-6 Public School

Acton, MA 01720 1.5 miles
21 elm st

378 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B

School Details

Luther Conant Elementary School

Grades KG-6 Public School

Acton, MA 01720 1.5 miles
80 taylor rd

394 total students
18:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A+

School Details

Mccarthy - Towne Elementary School

Grades KG-6 Public School

Acton, MA 01720 1.1 miles
11 charter rd

483 total students
16:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B+

School Details

Merriam Elementary School

Grades KG-6 Public School

Acton, MA 01720 1.1 miles
11 charter rd

433 total students
15:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A-

School Details

Paul P. Gates Elementary School

Grades KG-6 Public School

Acton, MA 01720 1.4 miles
75 spruce st

377 total students
22:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A+

School Details

R. J. Grey Junior High School

Grades 7-8 Public School

Acton, MA 01720 1 miles
16 charter rd

831 total students
11:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B+

School Details

Acton - Boxborough Regional High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Acton, MA 01720 1.3 miles
36 charter rd

1751 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program 1.1 miles Public PK
The Imago School Association 2.4 miles Private PK-8
Green Meadow 2.6 miles Public PK-3 D-
Fowler School 2.8 miles Public 4-8 B-
Hale Middle School 2.8 miles Public 6-8 A
Maynard High School 2.9 miles Public 9-12 B-
The Center School 3 miles Public PK-5 A-
Thoreau Elementary School 3.3 miles Public KG-5 A
Concord Middle School 3.6 miles Public 6-8 B+
Josiah Haynes 3.9 miles Public KG-5 B
Nashoba Brooks School 4.2 miles Private PK-8
Willow Hill School 4.3 miles Private 6-12

Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK

The Imago School Association

Distance: 2.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Green Meadow

Distance: 2.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-3

D-

Fowler School

Distance: 2.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: 4-8

B-

Hale Middle School

Distance: 2.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

A

Maynard High School

Distance: 2.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

B-

The Center School

Distance: 3 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

A-

Thoreau Elementary School

Distance: 3.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

A

Concord Middle School

Distance: 3.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

B+

Josiah Haynes

Distance: 3.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B

Nashoba Brooks School

Distance: 4.2 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Willow Hill School

Distance: 4.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: 6-12

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Acton, MA 01720

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Acton, MA 01720

This community’s employment is highest in the administrative support and sales industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

83° July
Hottest Average Month
14° January
Coldest Average Month
9,214 Total Households in Area
-0.4% Increase in population since the year 2010
40.1%
of households
have children
27 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Acton, MA 01720

Acton, MA 01720 has a population of 23,880 people in 9,214 households with a median age of 44.3 years old.

-0.4%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
8,875
Total households as of 2010
5.9%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 44.3 years old. The smallest percentage group is 45-54 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 62%
Asian 26%
Hispanic 4%
Black 2%
Other 2%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 62%, followed by Asian at 26%, Hispanic at 4%, and Black at 2%.

Economics
for Acton, MA 01720

1,181 /sq mi
Population Density
$138,989 /yr
Median Household Income
$732,450
Median Sales Price
27 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Over $200k representing 34.31% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 68%
  • Work from Home 27%
  • Public Transit 4%
  • Walk or Bike 1%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 6,504 68%
Rented 2,710 28%
Vacant 312 3%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 95%
Blue Collar 5%

Family & Education Facts
for Acton, MA 01720

44.3 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.6
persons per
household

63.9%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Graduate Degree 43%
Bachelors Degree 35%
Some College 9%
High School Graduate 6%
Associates Degree 4%
Some High School 3%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Graduate Degree, representing 42.89% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
40.1% of households have children

Weather
for Acton, MA 01720

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 83° F in July to a low of 14° F in January

83° July
Hottest Average Month
14° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
14°
35°
Feb
16°
37°
Mar
25°
45°
Apr
35°
58°
May
45°
69°
Jun
54°
78°
Jul
60°
83°
Aug
58°
81°
Sep
50°
73°
Oct
39°
63°
Nov
31°
51°
Dec
20°
38°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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