Charming Colonial on Town Sewer in Historic South Acton - cul-de-sac & Commuter's Dream! This beautifully updated 4-bed 2-bath home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after South Acton. With town sewer, central air, natural gas utilities, hardwood floors throughout, and a whole-house generator, this home is move-in ready & perfect for entertaining. The open floor plan features a stunning new kitchen that flows into a large family room, plus a formal dining room, living room with gas fireplace, office/playroom, full bath & mudroom. Upstairs offers four spacious bedrooms & another full bath. The finished lower level includes a playroom, gym/office space, laundry room, & ample storage. Enjoy the oversized 2-car garage with bonus storage above, a large deck & flat backyard with a shed. Close to South Acton commuter rail, Jones Field playground & Cucurbit Farm. All this plus top-rated Acton-Boxborough schools - a perfect blend of charm, function and location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dee Kerner• Compass
Bought with Christopher Lam• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
LOCATION! Location! Lovely 4 bedroom colonial in the END of the cul-de-sac yet commuter's dream less than a mile to South Acton station & close to West Concord station to Boston and Cambridge. On the grand front blue stone patio, enjoy the beautiful "birds eye view" of cul-de-sac and watch kids bike & play. For a bit more solitude, relax at the fire pit of the spacious yard. Bright gas fireplaced living room with bay windows, formal dining, granite countertop kitchen with spacious eat-in area, open concept design to large family room with row of Anderson windows. An extra office and mud room area to rear door. NEW/Refinished hardwood floor throughout, NEW tile floor and UPDATED bathrooms. top line boiler and Central AC. Can't boast enough the oversized garage with walk up enormous storage area. Did I mention the expensive Kohler whole house generator powered by natural gas 2013, not a minute power outage for winter storm! Top rated school!
MLS PIN #71695176
Jul 24, 2014
Sold
$548,000
$242/sq ft
Jun 11, 2014
Contingent
—
Jun 8, 2014
Listed
$548,000
$242/sq ft
+19
Location is everything!! This stunning 4 bedroom 2 bath colonial is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac yet is a commuters dream within walking distance to the train. The front tiered entrance welcomes you to a beautiful newly created patio which affords you a "birds eye view" of the cul-de-sac, however, if you are seeking a bit more privacy then you can relax in solitude on the rear deck. Here you can enjoy the wooded yard with plenty of "play room". Over the years the current owners have designed numerous additions including an expansive family room/mudroom/bathroom opening into the remodeled kitchen/dining area creating an open concept entertaining area. The formal living room has a gas fireplace, bay windows, and there are hardwood floors on the 1st and 2nd floors. Do not miss the oversized garage w/ enormous storage potential. This property boasts central AC, newer furnace and windows, and whole house generator so you will never be caught without power. Enjoy Acton charm at its finest!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,012 (+6.6%)
$341,500 + $417,200
$758,700
2024
$12,207 (+2.7%)
$341,500 + $390,800
$732,300
2023
$11,890 (+5.5%)
$310,700 + $366,400
$677,100
2022
$11,275 (+2.6%)
$270,200 + $309,500
$579,700
2021
$10,987 (−5.7%)
$249,800 + $293,300
$543,100
2020
$11,646 (+5.7%)
$249,800 + $355,500
$605,300
2019
$11,023 (+1.7%)
$249,800 + $319,300
$569,100
2018
$10,835 (+2.6%)
$249,800 + $309,300
$559,100
2017
$10,561 (+1.9%)
$249,800 + $304,300
$554,100
2016
$10,369 (+9.2%)
$249,800 + $289,400
$539,200
2015
$9,498 (+6.8%)
$249,800 + $248,800
$498,600
2014
$8,894 (+1.8%)
$249,800 + $207,500
$457,300
2013
$8,734 (+3.9%)
$249,800 + $207,500
$457,300
2012
$8,407 (+2.6%)
$249,800 + $203,400
$453,200
2011
$8,194 (+2.0%)
$249,800 + $203,400
$453,200
2010
$8,036 (+3.9%)
$249,800 + $219,600
$469,400
2009
$7,736
$249,800 + $218,200
$468,000
Tax history for 16 Vanderbelt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,012 (+6.6%)
$341,500 + $417,200
$758,700
2024
$12,207 (+2.7%)
$341,500 + $390,800
$732,300
2023
$11,890 (+5.5%)
$310,700 + $366,400
$677,100
2022
$11,275 (+2.6%)
$270,200 + $309,500
$579,700
2021
$10,987 (−5.7%)
$249,800 + $293,300
$543,100
2020
$11,646 (+5.7%)
$249,800 + $355,500
$605,300
2019
$11,023 (+1.7%)
$249,800 + $319,300
$569,100
2018
$10,835 (+2.6%)
$249,800 + $309,300
$559,100
2017
$10,561 (+1.9%)
$249,800 + $304,300
$554,100
2016
$10,369 (+9.2%)
$249,800 + $289,400
$539,200
2015
$9,498 (+6.8%)
$249,800 + $248,800
$498,600
2014
$8,894 (+1.8%)
$249,800 + $207,500
$457,300
2013
$8,734 (+3.9%)
$249,800 + $207,500
$457,300
2012
$8,407 (+2.6%)
$249,800 + $203,400
$453,200
2011
$8,194 (+2.0%)
$249,800 + $203,400
$453,200
2010
$8,036 (+3.9%)
$249,800 + $219,600
$469,400
2009
$7,736
$249,800 + $218,200
$468,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,015
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
312568
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Apr 1, 2026 • Final
Building permit (residential)
Remove the existing roofing material and install a new roof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Garden
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,012
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Generator Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Generator Connection
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 27 to School St. to River St. then left turn to Vanderbelt or follow GPS
UnparsedAddress: 16 Vanderbelt Rd, Acton MA 01720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,015
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 312568
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Luther Conant School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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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
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$902,000 – $1.09M
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