This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.
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17 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 01720
About this home
Paddle around in your own in-ground pool this summer! With its fenced backyard, screened porch and terrific neighborhood, this oversized Colonial checks all the boxes for at-home enjoyment. Spacious and bright with loads of windows and an open floorplan, recent improvements include a new boiler and tankless hot water heater (2019), freshly refinished hardwood flooring, interior paint, new carpeting and stainless appliances. The eat-in kitchen is centrally located and just steps to the porch, deck, two front-to-back family rooms plus a dining room large enough to seat a crowd. The second floor features a primary suite, three additional bedrooms and full bath. Need more space? The dry basement is calling your name, finish it into whatever your heart desires! Easy access to all major commuting routes, the MBTA rail to Boston and Cambridge, West Acton Village with all it has to offer and the top ranked Acton Boxborough schools, what more could you want? Don't let this one float away!
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Sale history for 17 Grist Mill Rd
$394/sq ft
$342/sq ft
Tax history for 17 Grist Mill Rd
*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, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 288
- Length: 18
- Width: 16
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 176
- Length: 11
- Width: 16
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 168
- Length: 14
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Area: 132
- Length: 11
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 35
- Length: 7
- Width: 5
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 54
- Length: 6
- Width: 9
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Area: 48
- Length: 6
- Width: 8
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Living Room Information
- Area: 325
- Length: 25
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Family Room Information
- Area: 315
- Length: 21
- Width: 15
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 182
- Length: 13
- Width: 14
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 180
- Length: 12
- Width: 15
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Laminate,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Dimen: 20X17
- Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 8
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior Features: Sun Room, Mud Room, Foyer
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,486
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Brown
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Pool - Inground, Fenced Yard
- Pool Information
- Has Private Pool
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Property Information
- Accessibility Features: No
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
- Lot Features: Level
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $12,763
- Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Willow to Duggan to Grist Mill or use GPS
- UnparsedAddress: 17 Grist Mill Rd, Acton MA 01720
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,486
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.46 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1982
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 310972
Other
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° 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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4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3036 Sq. Ft. | $1,083,238 |
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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