OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2018 for $635K

$1,070,709

•

2,535

sq ft

20 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Welcome home to this well-maintained 4 bedroom Colonial home in an established West Acton neighborhood! The main living area features a centrally located kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops (all appliances convey!), half bath/laundry, front to back living room, dining room and fireplace’d family room leading out to the screened porch, deck and in-ground pool. The second floor boasts a master suite, three large bedrooms and loft. The large, level backyard was thoughtfully designed to allow for plenty of green space as well as the in-ground pool. Easy-care perennials surround the home, meaning less time maintaining the yard and more time to relax! Close to West Acton Village and Main Street shopping, the award winning Acton Boxborough schools plus the MBTA trail to Boston and Cambridge and all major commuter routes. Move-in ready, there’s nothing to do but pack your bags, don’t miss out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kristin Hilberg • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Bought with Barbra Weisman • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72351339

Redfin Estimate

$1,070,709

$436K since sold in November 2018$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,148,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,827 sq ft
31 Fifers Ln, Boxboro, MA 01719
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$1,100,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,966 sq ft
11 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$1,100,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,208 sq ft
8 Highland Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,165,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,553 sq ft
20 Joseph Reed Ln, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,122,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,469 sq ft
30 Duggan Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$935,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,407 sq ft
3 Heather Hill 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

102.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

100

4 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Grist Mill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72351339

Nov 1, 2018

Sold

$635,000

$250/sq ft

Sep 17, 2018

Pending

—

Aug 16, 2018

Relisted

—

Jun 28, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 28, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 22, 2018

Listed

$650,000

$256/sq ft

MLS PIN #50493641

Jul 24, 1998

Sold

$350,000

$138/sq ft

Apr 27, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Mar 13, 1998

Listed

$359,900

$142/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,071 (+6.6%)

$341,000 + $537,800

$878,800

2024

$14,134 (+2.5%)

$341,000 + $506,900

$847,900

2023

$13,793 (+5.5%)

$310,000 + $475,500

$785,500

2022

$13,070 (+2.4%)

$269,500 + $402,500

$672,000

2021

$12,763 (+4.6%)

$249,300 + $381,600

$630,900

2020

$12,204 (+4.6%)

$249,300 + $385,000

$634,300

2019

$11,663 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $352,800

$602,100

2018

$11,457 (+2.6%)

$249,300 + $341,900

$591,200

2017

$11,163 (−0.2%)

$249,300 + $336,400

$585,700

2016

$11,182 (+1.9%)

$249,300 + $332,200

$581,500

2015

$10,971 (+3.6%)

$249,300 + $326,600

$575,900

2014

$10,594 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $295,400

$544,700

2013

$10,404 (+0.7%)

$249,300 + $295,400

$544,700

2012

$10,329 (+2.6%)

$249,300 + $307,500

$556,800

2011

$10,067 (+2.8%)

$249,300 + $307,500

$556,800

2010

$9,789 (+4.4%)

$249,300 + $322,500

$571,800

2009

$9,376

$249,300 + $317,900

$567,200

Tax history for 20 Grist Mill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,071 (+6.6%)

$341,000 + $537,800

$878,800

2024

$14,134 (+2.5%)

$341,000 + $506,900

$847,900

2023

$13,793 (+5.5%)

$310,000 + $475,500

$785,500

2022

$13,070 (+2.4%)

$269,500 + $402,500

$672,000

2021

$12,763 (+4.6%)

$249,300 + $381,600

$630,900

2020

$12,204 (+4.6%)

$249,300 + $385,000

$634,300

2019

$11,663 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $352,800

$602,100

2018

$11,457 (+2.6%)

$249,300 + $341,900

$591,200

2017

$11,163 (−0.2%)

$249,300 + $336,400

$585,700

2016

$11,182 (+1.9%)

$249,300 + $332,200

$581,500

2015

$10,971 (+3.6%)

$249,300 + $326,600

$575,900

2014

$10,594 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $295,400

$544,700

2013

$10,404 (+0.7%)

$249,300 + $295,400

$544,700

2012

$10,329 (+2.6%)

$249,300 + $307,500

$556,800

2011

$10,067 (+2.8%)

$249,300 + $307,500

$556,800

2010

$9,789 (+4.4%)

$249,300 + $322,500

$571,800

2009

$9,376

$249,300 + $317,900

$567,200

*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.

2,543

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

310992

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, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
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: 54
Length: 6
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Dryer Hookup - Dual,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 63
Length: 7
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 63
Length: 7
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 13
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 14
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,535
Foundation Area: 1,976
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,457
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Willow to Duggan to Grist Mill or use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 20 Grist Mill Rd, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,543
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 310992

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° 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

$1.02M – $1.23M

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Home values near 20 Grist Mill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4209 Sq. Ft.	$1,224,467
22 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2232 Sq. Ft.	$970,797

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3036 Sq. Ft.	$1,083,238
18 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	$1,050,562

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2486 Sq. Ft.	$1,058,647
16 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2866 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,747

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