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142 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
About this home
Beautiful & meticulously maintained this Cape Style Home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2 car garage, and a fabulous fenced yard with tons of curb appeal! Features include a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, a dining room that opens to the new kitchen w/white cabinetry, fashionable open shelving, & chefs quality appliances. Bright & sunny family room w/ windows on three sides and direct access to the patio & fenced backyard oasis. Delightful mudroom w/easy access to the family room, garage and the cozy deck; perfect for that morning coffee. The second floor features two large bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and an updated full bath. Tremendous potential for future expansion in the space over the 2 car garage (now w/walk-up storage) or the full basement. Updates include: A/C, New Roof, Furnace & Hot Water Heater, Windows & Electrical. Enjoy sidewalks to West Acton Village (only .5 mi) as well as the highly rated A/B schools and Commuter Rail to Cambridge and Boston!
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Sale history for 142 Central St
$359/sq ft
$333/sq ft
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$106/sq ft

EXPANDED CAPE W/FULLY FENCED BACKYARD ON CORNER OF QUIET ST. WALK TO TRAIN & W. ACT CTR. LEVEL LANDSCAPED LOT W/2 GARDEN AREAS. NAT WOODWORK, HW FLOORS, 6 PANEL DOORS. MOD E-I CAB KIT W/CTR ISLE. FP'D LR, FORMAL DR, F-TO-B MBR, HEATED
Tax history for 142 Central St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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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, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 221
- Length: 17
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 187
- Length: 17
- Width: 11
- Level: Second
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 121
- Length: 11
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 35
- Length: 7
- Width: 5
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 64
- Length: 8
- Width: 8
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Living Room Information
- Area: 165
- Length: 15
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Archway
- Family Room Information
- Area: 196
- Length: 14
- Width: 14
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 121
- Length: 11
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 187
- Length: 17
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 7
- Door Features: Insulated Doors
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Mud Room, High Speed Internet
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,881
- Foundation Details: Block
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Lt Brown
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,362
- Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas 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: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Massachusetts Ave to Central St
- UnparsedAddress: 142 Central Street, Acton MA 01720
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,881
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.29 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1960
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 311241
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 1
- Listing Information
- Exclusions: Wall Mounted Tv's (3) - Brackets Stay.
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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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