Spectacular doesn't begin to describe this magnificent home that has been painstakingly cared for by its current owners! It's located at the back of a very desirable neighborhood with easy proximity to W Acton center & all of its offerings. Beautifully sited, you'll immediately be taken by its privacy. The gorgeous curb appeal provides an immediate "WOW" impression. The front foyer leads to a stunning living room w/built in custom bookshelves. The dining room is highlighted by a chair rail & overlooks the back yard sanctuary. The dynamic chef's kitchen (2018) features white cabinets, island, stainless appliances & leads to the four-season sunroom w/skylights & cathedral ceiling. A slider takes you to the rear deck & patio areas. The rear of the front to back fireplaced family room leads to the 1/2 bath, laundry room & side door. Upstairs is the primary suite w/tastefully updated bath; all bedrooms have brand new carpet; family bath is 2 years old. Lower level recreation room/office.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Brannelly• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Anne Marie DeCesar• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Fabulous space, freshly painted and decorated.Bonus 600 sq feet finished basement ready to enjoy!- first floor laundry - wonderful heated porch with cathedral ceiling and sliders to deck - hardwood floors. Living room fireplace has gas insert included, perfect for the cool months ahead - Large attached garage. fantastic neighborhood, yet a private lot, a very special home! Brand new septic system in place. Quick closing possible. Best value in Acton in a neighborhood!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,358 (+19.5%)
$340,800 + $671,300
$1,012,100
2024
$14,530 (+2.5%)
$340,800 + $530,800
$871,600
2023
$14,173 (+5.8%)
$309,700 + $497,400
$807,100
2022
$13,399 (+2.4%)
$269,400 + $419,500
$688,900
2021
$13,083 (+6.1%)
$249,400 + $397,300
$646,700
2020
$12,335 (+2.7%)
$249,400 + $391,700
$641,100
2019
$12,007 (+1.9%)
$249,400 + $370,500
$619,900
2018
$11,787 (+2.7%)
$249,400 + $358,800
$608,200
2017
$11,480 (+2.1%)
$249,400 + $352,900
$602,300
2016
$11,246 (+0.8%)
$249,400 + $335,400
$584,800
2015
$11,154 (+3.8%)
$249,400 + $336,100
$585,500
2014
$10,748 (+1.8%)
$249,400 + $303,200
$552,600
2013
$10,555 (+4.1%)
$249,400 + $303,200
$552,600
2012
$10,139 (+0.5%)
$249,400 + $297,200
$546,600
2011
$10,090 (+2.7%)
$249,400 + $308,700
$558,100
2010
$9,820 (+4.9%)
$249,400 + $324,200
$573,600
2009
$9,364
$249,400 + $317,100
$566,500
Tax history for 1 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,358 (+19.5%)
$340,800 + $671,300
$1,012,100
2024
$14,530 (+2.5%)
$340,800 + $530,800
$871,600
2023
$14,173 (+5.8%)
$309,700 + $497,400
$807,100
2022
$13,399 (+2.4%)
$269,400 + $419,500
$688,900
2021
$13,083 (+6.1%)
$249,400 + $397,300
$646,700
2020
$12,335 (+2.7%)
$249,400 + $391,700
$641,100
2019
$12,007 (+1.9%)
$249,400 + $370,500
$619,900
2018
$11,787 (+2.7%)
$249,400 + $358,800
$608,200
2017
$11,480 (+2.1%)
$249,400 + $352,900
$602,300
2016
$11,246 (+0.8%)
$249,400 + $335,400
$584,800
2015
$11,154 (+3.8%)
$249,400 + $336,100
$585,500
2014
$10,748 (+1.8%)
$249,400 + $303,200
$552,600
2013
$10,555 (+4.1%)
$249,400 + $303,200
$552,600
2012
$10,139 (+0.5%)
$249,400 + $297,200
$546,600
2011
$10,090 (+2.7%)
$249,400 + $308,700
$558,100
2010
$9,820 (+4.9%)
$249,400 + $324,200
$573,600
2009
$9,364
$249,400 + $317,100
$566,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,772
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
310899
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 323.76
Length: 22.8
Width: 14.2
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Willow Street to Marian; left on Squirrel Hill to end; left on Highland
UnparsedAddress: 1 Highland Rd, Acton MA 01720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,772
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 310899
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer Are Excluded; Refrigerators Stay
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Blanchard Memorial School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Acton, MA • 01720
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.14M – $1.38M
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