OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2014 for $565K

$1,064,706

•

2,953

sq ft

16 Thoreau Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Charm abounds in this classic extended, Jenks-built New England Cape, complete with dormers, eaves and 5 bedrooms. Set prettily in Robbins Park neighborhood, this inviting home embodies comfort and functionality. There are 2 family rooms, 2 fireplaces, one fireplaced family room near kitchen & larger family room with built in shelves, cabinets and TV area. Access the patio through new sliders out to the flat yard. Upstairs has 2 full baths and a 2nd floor laundry plus a craft room. Hardwood floors, built-ins and 2953 sq ft create a warm and spacious ambiance. Lower level has a bonus rec room with bookcases galore and another office space. The fenced backyard with flowering trees and shrubs has been nicely landscaped. Move in time for summer fun in the subdivision's popular pool.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joan Meyer • Acton Real Estate Co., LLC

Bought with Leslie Hogan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71652439

Redfin Estimate

$1,064,706

$500K since sold in June 2014$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,125,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,264 sq ft
25 Revolutionary Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,211,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,795 sq ft
27 Forest Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$875,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,402 sq ft
28 Old Village Rd, Acton, MA 01720
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 15, 2026
$780,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
76 Alcott St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,030,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,677 sq ft
103 Nagog Hill Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,175,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,716 sq ft
7 Minuteman Rd, Acton, MA 01720

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Market trends in 01720, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$917K

$65K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

105

17 MoM

New listings for sale

$500,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,782 sq ft
1 Meetinghouse Rd #1, Acton, MA 01720
$324,900
2 beds1 bath832 sq ft
276 Main St Unit 4C, Acton, MA 01720
$649,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,182 sq ft
18 Hartland Way #18, Acton, MA 01720
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
4 beds4 baths4,000 sq ft
Acton, MA 01720
$424,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,655 sq ft
140 Butternut Holw #140, Acton, MA 01718
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$1,069,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,676 sq ft
705 Main St, Acton, MA 01720
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Sale history for 16 Thoreau Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71652439

Jun 5, 2014

Sold

$565,000

$191/sq ft

Apr 14, 2014

Contingent

—

Mar 31, 2014

Listed

$589,000

$199/sq ft

MLS PIN #50317145

May 3, 1996

Sold

$286,000

$97/sq ft

Mar 19, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Feb 13, 1996

Listed

$291,900

$99/sq ft

MLS PIN #50305008

Jan 4, 1996

Sold

$285,000

$97/sq ft

Nov 13, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Oct 13, 1995

Listed

$291,900

$99/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,650 (+3.9%)

$341,000 + $513,200

$854,200

2024

$14,094 (−1.5%)

$341,000 + $504,500

$845,500

2023

$14,303 (+11.3%)

$310,000 + $504,500

$814,500

2022

$12,853 (+3.5%)

$269,500 + $391,300

$660,800

2021

$12,415 (+8.5%)

$249,300 + $364,400

$613,700

2020

$11,444 (+2.8%)

$249,300 + $345,500

$594,800

2019

$11,128 (+0.3%)

$249,300 + $325,200

$574,500

2018

$11,099 (+6.0%)

$249,300 + $323,400

$572,700

2017

$10,470 (+5.8%)

$249,300 + $300,000

$549,300

2016

$9,900 (+1.9%)

$249,300 + $265,500

$514,800

2015

$9,712 (+2.8%)

$249,300 + $260,500

$509,800

2014

$9,447 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $236,400

$485,700

2013

$9,277 (+3.7%)

$249,300 + $236,400

$485,700

2012

$8,949 (+2.6%)

$249,300 + $233,100

$482,400

2011

$8,722 (+3.9%)

$249,300 + $233,100

$482,400

2010

$8,396 (+1.0%)

$249,300 + $241,100

$490,400

2009

$8,311

$249,300 + $253,500

$502,800

Tax history for 16 Thoreau Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,650 (+3.9%)

$341,000 + $513,200

$854,200

2024

$14,094 (−1.5%)

$341,000 + $504,500

$845,500

2023

$14,303 (+11.3%)

$310,000 + $504,500

$814,500

2022

$12,853 (+3.5%)

$269,500 + $391,300

$660,800

2021

$12,415 (+8.5%)

$249,300 + $364,400

$613,700

2020

$11,444 (+2.8%)

$249,300 + $345,500

$594,800

2019

$11,128 (+0.3%)

$249,300 + $325,200

$574,500

2018

$11,099 (+6.0%)

$249,300 + $323,400

$572,700

2017

$10,470 (+5.8%)

$249,300 + $300,000

$549,300

2016

$9,900 (+1.9%)

$249,300 + $265,500

$514,800

2015

$9,712 (+2.8%)

$249,300 + $260,500

$509,800

2014

$9,447 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $236,400

$485,700

2013

$9,277 (+3.7%)

$249,300 + $236,400

$485,700

2012

$8,949 (+2.6%)

$249,300 + $233,100

$482,400

2011

$8,722 (+3.9%)

$249,300 + $233,100

$482,400

2010

$8,396 (+1.0%)

$249,300 + $241,100

$490,400

2009

$8,311

$249,300 + $253,500

$502,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,953

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

311818

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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 308
Length: 14
Width: 22
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 264
Length: 11
Width: 24
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 28
Length: 7
Width: 4
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 28
Length: 7
Width: 4
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 14
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area

Office Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 5X10
Laundry Features: Cabinets - Upgraded, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Bonus Room, Office, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,953
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: lt beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Frontage Length: 150
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,249.45
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
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
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Hosmer to Longfellow or Concord Rd to Alcott to Thoreau
UnparsedAddress: 16 Thoreau Rd, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,953
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 311818

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Luther Conant School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° 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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Estimated sale price

$1.01M – $1.23M

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Home values near 16 Thoreau Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2356 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,983
15 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3014 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,573

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$1,008,431
14 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,960

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2426 Sq. Ft.	$1,019,830
12 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$1,037,892

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