Pristine colonial located in a desirable South Acton neighborhood with an open floor plan - ideal for entertaining family and friends! A charming farmer’s porch welcomes guests into a two-story entry with a formal living room & dining room on either side.The fireplace family room opens to the kitchen with breakfast bar & eat-in area, plus offers direct access to the deck and backyard.The upper level boasts three bedrooms including the gracious master suite with a stunning/spa-like bath, w/custom built-in cabinetry, and a walk-in "California" closet. 2 add'l bedrooms & an attractive full bath.The unfinished walk-out lower level has tremendous potential, ideal for a play/recreation area and plenty of storage. The expansive & private yard provides the utmost in outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Conservation area & trails adjacent to the property. Updates incl: new windows 2018, hot water heater 17', renovated all 3 bathrooms 15', walkway & landscaping 15', roof 11' and so much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$506Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Anne Marie DeCesar• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Shelley Moore• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
DELIGHTFUL 8 YR YOUNG COLONIAL IN TERRIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD. CENTRAL A/C, FARMERS PORCH, DECK, OPEN & AIRY. ALL NEUTRAL TONES. WOODED CORNER LOT, WALK-OUT UNFINISHED BASEMENT. SHOWS GREAT! INVISIBLE DOG FENCE. WS/DY INCLUDED.
MLS PIN #30285553
Mar 17, 1999
Sold
$379,000
$181/sq ft
Feb 6, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jan 11, 1999
Listed
$389,900
$186/sq ft
CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL W/FARMER'S PORCH! NEARLY NEW! SOUGHT-AFTER NGHBHD! OPEN FLOOR PLAN! LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT! HIGH CEILINGS! 2-STORY FOYER, WALK-OUT LL! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS PRIVATE YARD! MINT!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,660 (+6.5%)
$346,900 + $624,500
$971,400
2024
$15,640 (+2.4%)
$346,900 + $591,300
$938,200
2023
$15,268 (+9.8%)
$315,300 + $554,200
$869,500
2022
$13,901 (+2.5%)
$274,200 + $440,500
$714,700
2021
$13,568 (+11.4%)
$253,700 + $417,000
$670,700
2020
$12,175 (+5.7%)
$253,700 + $379,100
$632,800
2019
$11,514 (+1.8%)
$253,700 + $340,700
$594,400
2018
$11,312 (+2.6%)
$253,700 + $330,000
$583,700
2017
$11,022 (+0.6%)
$253,700 + $324,600
$578,300
2016
$10,953 (−23.8%)
$253,700 + $315,900
$569,600
2015
$14,366 (+36.9%)
$253,700 + $500,400
$754,100
2014
$10,493 (+1.8%)
$253,700 + $285,800
$539,500
2013
$10,304 (+2.2%)
$253,700 + $285,800
$539,500
2012
$10,087 (+2.6%)
$253,700 + $290,100
$543,800
2011
$9,832 (+2.9%)
$253,700 + $290,100
$543,800
2010
$9,558 (+3.3%)
$253,700 + $304,600
$558,300
2009
$9,250
$253,700 + $305,900
$559,600
Tax history for 12 Prescott Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,660 (+6.5%)
$346,900 + $624,500
$971,400
2024
$15,640 (+2.4%)
$346,900 + $591,300
$938,200
2023
$15,268 (+9.8%)
$315,300 + $554,200
$869,500
2022
$13,901 (+2.5%)
$274,200 + $440,500
$714,700
2021
$13,568 (+11.4%)
$253,700 + $417,000
$670,700
2020
$12,175 (+5.7%)
$253,700 + $379,100
$632,800
2019
$11,514 (+1.8%)
$253,700 + $340,700
$594,400
2018
$11,312 (+2.6%)
$253,700 + $330,000
$583,700
2017
$11,022 (+0.6%)
$253,700 + $324,600
$578,300
2016
$10,953 (−23.8%)
$253,700 + $315,900
$569,600
2015
$14,366 (+36.9%)
$253,700 + $500,400
$754,100
2014
$10,493 (+1.8%)
$253,700 + $285,800
$539,500
2013
$10,304 (+2.2%)
$253,700 + $285,800
$539,500
2012
$10,087 (+2.6%)
$253,700 + $290,100
$543,800
2011
$9,832 (+2.9%)
$253,700 + $290,100
$543,800
2010
$9,558 (+3.3%)
$253,700 + $304,600
$558,300
2009
$9,250
$253,700 + $305,900
$559,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,097
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
312210
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Stow St to Robbins St to Prescott Rd
UnparsedAddress: 12 Prescott Road, Acton MA 01720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,097
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 312210
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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