Off Market Jul 2005 for $615K

$996,989

•

2,426

sq ft

17 Thoreau Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Exciting colonial in Acton Center neighborhood with many improvements! Terrific contemporary kitchen, skylights, wall of windows, cabinets galore, gleaming hardwood floors, 3 updated bath/tile floors, 2 fireplaces and pellet stove. Spacious open floor plan. Lovely lot for children. Irrigation system -- Jenks built. Neighborhood pool membership possible. Home much larger than appears from street. Oversized 2-car garage and 2 storage sheds. Beautiful fresh landscaping. A pleasure to show!

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$411Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marianne Varno • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton

Bought with John Popp • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #70193012

Redfin Estimate

$996,989

$382K since sold in July 2005$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,045,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,151 sq ft
11 Bromfield Rd, Acton, MA 01720
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 15, 2026
$780,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
76 Alcott St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,716 sq ft
7 Minuteman Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$900,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,226 sq ft
95 Concord Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,211,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,795 sq ft
27 Forest Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$910,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,460 sq ft
14 Minot Ave, 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

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Sale history for 17 Thoreau Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70193012

Jul 27, 2005

Sold

$615,000

$254/sq ft

Jul 14, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 17, 2005

Listed

$635,000

$262/sq ft

MLS PIN #50336574

Sep 18, 1996

Sold

$275,000

$113/sq ft

Sep 4, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jun 14, 1996

Listed

$289,000

$119/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,881 (+5.3%)

$342,500 + $525,200

$867,700

2024

$14,136 (+9.6%)

$342,500 + $505,500

$848,000

2023

$12,903 (+5.5%)

$311,500 + $423,300

$734,800

2022

$12,226 (+2.5%)

$271,000 + $357,600

$628,600

2021

$11,928 (+4.2%)

$250,700 + $338,900

$589,600

2020

$11,446 (+4.9%)

$250,700 + $344,200

$594,900

2019

$10,911 (+1.7%)

$250,700 + $312,600

$563,300

2018

$10,729 (+3.9%)

$250,700 + $302,900

$553,600

2017

$10,325 (+1.8%)

$250,700 + $291,000

$541,700

2016

$10,144 (+1.8%)

$250,700 + $276,800

$527,500

2015

$9,961 (+3.1%)

$250,700 + $272,200

$522,900

2014

$9,663 (+1.8%)

$250,700 + $246,100

$496,800

2013

$9,489 (+2.5%)

$250,700 + $246,100

$496,800

2012

$9,260 (+2.6%)

$250,700 + $248,500

$499,200

2011

$9,026 (+3.1%)

$250,700 + $248,500

$499,200

2010

$8,755 (+4.3%)

$250,700 + $260,700

$511,400

2009

$8,397

$250,700 + $257,300

$508,000

Tax history for 17 Thoreau Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,881 (+5.3%)

$342,500 + $525,200

$867,700

2024

$14,136 (+9.6%)

$342,500 + $505,500

$848,000

2023

$12,903 (+5.5%)

$311,500 + $423,300

$734,800

2022

$12,226 (+2.5%)

$271,000 + $357,600

$628,600

2021

$11,928 (+4.2%)

$250,700 + $338,900

$589,600

2020

$11,446 (+4.9%)

$250,700 + $344,200

$594,900

2019

$10,911 (+1.7%)

$250,700 + $312,600

$563,300

2018

$10,729 (+3.9%)

$250,700 + $302,900

$553,600

2017

$10,325 (+1.8%)

$250,700 + $291,000

$541,700

2016

$10,144 (+1.8%)

$250,700 + $276,800

$527,500

2015

$9,961 (+3.1%)

$250,700 + $272,200

$522,900

2014

$9,663 (+1.8%)

$250,700 + $246,100

$496,800

2013

$9,489 (+2.5%)

$250,700 + $246,100

$496,800

2012

$9,260 (+2.6%)

$250,700 + $248,500

$499,200

2011

$9,026 (+3.1%)

$250,700 + $248,500

$499,200

2010

$8,755 (+4.3%)

$250,700 + $260,700

$511,400

2009

$8,397

$250,700 + $257,300

$508,000

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,236

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

311783

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, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 392
Length: 28
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 392
Length: 28
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,426
Foundation Area: 864
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Lt. Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Storage, Sprinkler System, Satellite Dish

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Frontage Length: 150
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,172.91
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Acton Center off Alcott/Robbins Park
UnparsedAddress: 17 Thoreau Road, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,236
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 311783

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 • 1.8mi

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 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

$948,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 17 Thoreau Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2356 Sq. Ft.	$1,099,938
15 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3014 Sq. Ft.	$1,251,106

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$1,002,530
14 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$1,072,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2953 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,928
11 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1713 Sq. Ft.	$834,410

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