OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2020 for $789K

$1,216,212

•

4,209

sq ft

21 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Beautiful colonial located in a highly desirable West Acton neighborhood. Stunning curb appeal and half circle driveway greet you every time you come home. First floor features spacious living room with fireplace, and open concept entertaining area. The kitchen has recently been renovated with new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and has easy access to the deck for grilling and entertaining. Completing the first floor is a newly updated office, laundry room and half bath. Upstairs you will find five bedrooms, including 2 master suites perfect for in laws or out of town guests. Fully finished basement is the perfect hang out spot for kids or adults and comes with plenty of storage. Then walk straight out to the patio overlooking the backyard. Close to West Acton shops and restaurants, route 2 and 495 and don't forget in one of the best school districts in Mass!

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Janis Pacheco • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill

Bought with Jean Vangsness • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72651931

Redfin Estimate

$1,216,212

$426K since sold in July 2020$11K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,122,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,469 sq ft
30 Duggan Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$1,100,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,966 sq ft
11 Grist Mill Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,321,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,016 sq ft
7 Woodfield Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$1,115,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,100 sq ft
12 Olde Lantern Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$1,116,900
E
4 beds3 baths3,944 sq ft
30 Paul Revere Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$990,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,916 sq ft
34 Flint 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

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$539,900
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200 Main St, Acton, MA 01720
$948,000
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136 Skyline Dr #136, Acton, MA 01720
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48 Great Rd #18, Acton, MA 01720
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Sale history for 21 Grist Mill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72651931

Jul 2, 2020

Sold

$789,900

$188/sq ft

May 21, 2020

Pending

—

May 11, 2020

Contingent

—

May 5, 2020

Listed

$799,900

$190/sq ft

MLS PIN #72301518

Jul 2, 2018

Sold

$702,000

$167/sq ft

May 24, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 28, 2018

Price Changed

$729,000

$173/sq ft

Apr 28, 2018

Relisted

—

Apr 23, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 12, 2018

Price Changed

$760,000

$181/sq ft

Apr 2, 2018

Listed

$780,000

$185/sq ft

+25

$6,000 towards buyers closing costs and pre paid items! Lovely hip roof colonial w/circular driveway boasts beautiful curb appeal in this popular West Acton neighborhood. Amazing & rare find! 5 bed, 3.5 bathrooms with 2 master suites. Both masters feature full baths & walk-in closets. Nice lot w/spacious backyard. Very functional floor plan, ideal for everyday living as well as entertaining. First floor features a front-to-back fire placed living room leading into fire placed family room which is open to the Eat in kitchen & spacious dining room. The main master suite features an enormous full bath w/updated tile shower & soaking tub. The 2nd master suite features another tastefully updated full bath. 3 more bedrooms all generously sized, along with another updated full bath complete the 2nd fl. Finished lower level w/walk-out offers bonus room, along w/other storage areas. Convenient access to the W Acton center w/restaurants and shops, Rte 2/I-495, & commuter rail.

MLS PIN #30422411

Jul 31, 2000

Sold

$501,000

$119/sq ft

Jul 1, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jun 20, 2000

Listed

$515,000

$122/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,337 (+10.3%)

$341,100 + $669,800

$1,010,900

2024

$15,716 (+2.4%)

$341,100 + $601,700

$942,800

2023

$15,351 (+5.8%)

$310,000 + $564,200

$874,200

2022

$14,516 (+4.3%)

$269,600 + $476,700

$746,300

2021

$13,912 (+6.1%)

$249,400 + $438,300

$687,700

2020

$13,114 (−10.5%)

$249,400 + $432,200

$681,600

2019

$14,659 (+2.1%)

$249,400 + $507,400

$756,800

2018

$14,361 (+2.8%)

$249,400 + $491,600

$741,000

2017

$13,971 (+2.4%)

$249,400 + $483,600

$733,000

2016

$13,638 (+1.3%)

$249,400 + $459,800

$709,200

2015

$13,465 (+4.5%)

$249,400 + $457,400

$706,800

2014

$12,888 (+1.8%)

$249,400 + $413,200

$662,600

2013

$12,656 (+4.2%)

$249,400 + $413,200

$662,600

2012

$12,143 (+1.9%)

$249,400 + $405,200

$654,600

2011

$11,917 (+2.5%)

$249,400 + $409,700

$659,100

2010

$11,631 (+5.5%)

$249,400 + $430,000

$679,400

2009

$11,027

$249,400 + $417,700

$667,100

Tax history for 21 Grist Mill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,337 (+10.3%)

$341,100 + $669,800

$1,010,900

2024

$15,716 (+2.4%)

$341,100 + $601,700

$942,800

2023

$15,351 (+5.8%)

$310,000 + $564,200

$874,200

2022

$14,516 (+4.3%)

$269,600 + $476,700

$746,300

2021

$13,912 (+6.1%)

$249,400 + $438,300

$687,700

2020

$13,114 (−10.5%)

$249,400 + $432,200

$681,600

2019

$14,659 (+2.1%)

$249,400 + $507,400

$756,800

2018

$14,361 (+2.8%)

$249,400 + $491,600

$741,000

2017

$13,971 (+2.4%)

$249,400 + $483,600

$733,000

2016

$13,638 (+1.3%)

$249,400 + $459,800

$709,200

2015

$13,465 (+4.5%)

$249,400 + $457,400

$706,800

2014

$12,888 (+1.8%)

$249,400 + $413,200

$662,600

2013

$12,656 (+4.2%)

$249,400 + $413,200

$662,600

2012

$12,143 (+1.9%)

$249,400 + $405,200

$654,600

2011

$11,917 (+2.5%)

$249,400 + $409,700

$659,100

2010

$11,631 (+5.5%)

$249,400 + $430,000

$679,400

2009

$11,027

$249,400 + $417,700

$667,100

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,333

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

310970

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Office, Laundry Chute

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,209
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,114
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 21 Grist Mill Rd, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,333
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 310970

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Blanchard Memorial 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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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

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Home values near 21 Grist Mill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Grist Mill Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3036 Sq. Ft.	$1,083,238
20 Grist Mill Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2535 Sq. Ft.	$1,050,225

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Grist Mill Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2486 Sq. Ft.	$1,058,647
18 Grist Mill Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	$1,035,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Grist Mill Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2232 Sq. Ft.	$954,137
22 Grist Mill Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2232 Sq. Ft.	$941,296

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