A rare opportunity to be part of much sought after Robbins Park neighborhood and live in a cozy, charming, sun-filled Saltbox reproduction! Enter the open concept first floor from the spacious, tiled breezeway. The beamed, fireplaced living room is open to the eat-in kitchen which also has access to the wood deck. Completing this level is a bedroom and full bath, with laundry. Wide pine floors, with a neutral, pleasing paint palette throughout! Unfinished loft space above the large, attached two-car garage. Plentiful storage on second level, with three areas usable as well as a walk-up attic. Utility area in lower level doubles as pantry storage. As Spring and Summer approach, enjoy the large deck and fenced yard, complete with chicken coup, paddock and shed! Award winning Acton-Boxborough schools and a pool membership option! A cozy home full of period details; a rare opportunity for sure!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$448Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mendosa Balboni Team• Engel & Volkers Concord
Bought with Anna Travias• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
This is a Salt Box style Colonial built in 1989. It consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor and there is a single bedroom and bathroom on the first. It appears to be in good condition throughout. Heat is provided by an oil fired...
forced hot water boiler, hot water is electric. The exterior of the home seems to be in good condition but the roof is original to the home.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Petrucci
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3 Forest Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72286640
May 7, 2018
Sold
$475,000
$269/sq ft
Mar 26, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 21, 2018
Relisted
—
Mar 9, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 28, 2018
Listed
$479,900
$272/sq ft
MLS PIN #71018889
Jun 22, 2010
Sold
$411,500
$233/sq ft
Apr 29, 2010
Contingent
—
Mar 23, 2010
Price Changed
$418,800
$237/sq ft
Feb 23, 2010
Price Changed
$424,000
$240/sq ft
Jan 14, 2010
Listed
$439,000
$249/sq ft
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS TAKE NOTE ..Charming Reproduction Saltbox located in popular Robbins Park. Eye catching floor to ceiling center fireplce, gleaming wide pine floors, finished lower level ( inc in sq.ft.) offers two rooms great for playroom/ office /guest room, screened porch, and unfinished loft over 2-car garage. Expansion possibilities.. Pool club & conveniently located near major routes, shops & restaurants. PRICED TO SELL IN TODAY'S MARKET!
MLS PIN #70152331
May 27, 2005
Sold
$492,500
$279/sq ft
Mar 14, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2005
Listed
$499,900
$283/sq ft
New Listing Robbins Park. Fabulous Reproduction Salt Box Colonial. Private wooded lot overlooking seasonal pond. 3 bdrs., 2 full baths, center chimmey, large Screen Porch, walk up loft,lower level Play Room or Office,2 car attached garage. Great expansion potenial. Warmth of yesteryear with the ammenities of Today. Robbins Park Swim Club.
MLS PIN #30416842
Jul 31, 2000
Sold
$355,000
$201/sq ft
Jun 5, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2000
Listed
$349,900
$198/sq ft
MLS PIN #50294235
Dec 1, 1995
Sold
$231,000
$131/sq ft
Nov 2, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 1995
Listed
$234,900
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,518 (+4.3%)
$296,000 + $375,600
$671,600
2024
$11,039 (+2.6%)
$296,000 + $366,200
$662,200
2023
$10,756 (+5.5%)
$269,200 + $343,300
$612,500
2022
$10,194 (+2.6%)
$234,300 + $289,800
$524,100
2021
$9,935 (+3.7%)
$216,600 + $274,500
$491,100
2020
$9,582 (+6.6%)
$216,600 + $281,400
$498,000
2019
$8,986 (+1.7%)
$216,600 + $247,300
$463,900
2018
$8,839 (+2.6%)
$216,600 + $239,500
$456,100
2017
$8,619 (−0.8%)
$216,600 + $235,600
$452,200
2016
$8,690 (+4.8%)
$216,600 + $235,300
$451,900
2015
$8,294 (+2.9%)
$216,600 + $218,800
$435,400
2014
$8,058 (+1.8%)
$216,600 + $197,700
$414,300
2013
$7,913 (+2.8%)
$216,600 + $197,700
$414,300
2012
$7,700 (+2.6%)
$216,600 + $198,500
$415,100
2011
$7,505 (−3.6%)
$216,600 + $198,500
$415,100
2010
$7,784 (+3.1%)
$240,700 + $214,000
$454,700
2009
$7,549
$240,700 + $216,000
$456,700
Tax history for 3 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,518 (+4.3%)
$296,000 + $375,600
$671,600
2024
$11,039 (+2.6%)
$296,000 + $366,200
$662,200
2023
$10,756 (+5.5%)
$269,200 + $343,300
$612,500
2022
$10,194 (+2.6%)
$234,300 + $289,800
$524,100
2021
$9,935 (+3.7%)
$216,600 + $274,500
$491,100
2020
$9,582 (+6.6%)
$216,600 + $281,400
$498,000
2019
$8,986 (+1.7%)
$216,600 + $247,300
$463,900
2018
$8,839 (+2.6%)
$216,600 + $239,500
$456,100
2017
$8,619 (−0.8%)
$216,600 + $235,600
$452,200
2016
$8,690 (+4.8%)
$216,600 + $235,300
$451,900
2015
$8,294 (+2.9%)
$216,600 + $218,800
$435,400
2014
$8,058 (+1.8%)
$216,600 + $197,700
$414,300
2013
$7,913 (+2.8%)
$216,600 + $197,700
$414,300
2012
$7,700 (+2.6%)
$216,600 + $198,500
$415,100
2011
$7,505 (−3.6%)
$216,600 + $198,500
$415,100
2010
$7,784 (+3.1%)
$240,700 + $214,000
$454,700
2009
$7,549
$240,700 + $216,000
$456,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,382
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
311877
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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $535
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Concord Road, to Minot Ave., to Forest Road
UnparsedAddress: 3 Forest Rd, Acton MA 01720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Horse Amenities: Paddocks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,382
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 311877
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Luther Conant School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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 • 1.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-75% chance 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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$753,000 – $911,000
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