OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2012 for $270K

$844,147

•

1,242

sq ft

3 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Perfect "first time home owners" spacious property in established family neighborhood. Fantastic opportunity to practice your "home ownership skills" & enjoy the superior Acton schools while adding your own remodeling touches. Lovely wooded lot in West Acton Forrest Glen location convenient to transportation, conservation land, & schools. Lovingly maintained 3 bedroom,1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage ranch w/ hardwood throughout, screened porch, and full basement. Just waiting for that special person!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Linda Van Emburgh • Acton Real Estate Co., LLC

Bought with Jeffrey Whitman • ZipRealty, Inc

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71418200

Redfin Estimate

$844,147

$574K since sold in November 2012$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($823K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$730,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,420 sq ft
404 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$805,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft
2 Winter St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$875,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,314 sq ft
389 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$910,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,245 sq ft
116 Windsor Ave, Acton, MA 01720
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN NOV 18, 2025
$795,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,906 sq ft
17 Cherry Ridge 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

New listings for sale

$500,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,782 sq ft
1 Meetinghouse Rd #1, Acton, MA 01720
$324,900
2 beds1 bath832 sq ft
276 Main St Unit 4C, Acton, MA 01720
$649,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,182 sq ft
18 Hartland Way #18, Acton, MA 01720
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
4 beds4 baths4,000 sq ft
Acton, MA 01720
$424,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,655 sq ft
140 Butternut Holw #140, Acton, MA 01718
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Redfin agents who toured

Well made home that with updating will be a shining star. Heavy work going on in yard with new septic being installed.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nancy McLaughlin
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 3 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,804 (+7.1%)

$344,200 + $577,300

$921,500

2024

$14,753 (+2.5%)

$344,200 + $540,800

$885,000

2023

$14,397 (+5.7%)

$312,800 + $507,100

$819,900

2022

$13,621 (+2.4%)

$271,800 + $428,500

$700,300

2021

$13,307 (+6.0%)

$251,800 + $406,000

$657,800

2020

$12,548 (+3.8%)

$251,800 + $400,400

$652,200

2019

$12,087 (−7.6%)

$251,800 + $372,200

$624,000

2018

$13,080 (+70.7%)

$251,800 + $423,100

$674,900

2017

$7,664 (+9.3%)

$251,800 + $150,300

$402,100

2016

$7,015 (+0.6%)

$251,800 + $113,000

$364,800

2015

$6,972 (−0.7%)

$251,800 + $114,200

$366,000

2014

$7,023 (−2.1%)

$251,800 + $109,300

$361,100

2013

$7,176 (+7.0%)

$251,800 + $123,900

$375,700

2012

$6,706 (+5.5%)

$251,800 + $109,700

$361,500

2011

$6,357 (+4.7%)

$251,800 + $99,800

$351,600

2010

$6,069 (+1.9%)

$251,800 + $102,700

$354,500

2009

$5,954

$251,800 + $108,400

$360,200

Tax history for 3 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,804 (+7.1%)

$344,200 + $577,300

$921,500

2024

$14,753 (+2.5%)

$344,200 + $540,800

$885,000

2023

$14,397 (+5.7%)

$312,800 + $507,100

$819,900

2022

$13,621 (+2.4%)

$271,800 + $428,500

$700,300

2021

$13,307 (+6.0%)

$251,800 + $406,000

$657,800

2020

$12,548 (+3.8%)

$251,800 + $400,400

$652,200

2019

$12,087 (−7.6%)

$251,800 + $372,200

$624,000

2018

$13,080 (+70.7%)

$251,800 + $423,100

$674,900

2017

$7,664 (+9.3%)

$251,800 + $150,300

$402,100

2016

$7,015 (+0.6%)

$251,800 + $113,000

$364,800

2015

$6,972 (−0.7%)

$251,800 + $114,200

$366,000

2014

$7,023 (−2.1%)

$251,800 + $109,300

$361,100

2013

$7,176 (+7.0%)

$251,800 + $123,900

$375,700

2012

$6,706 (+5.5%)

$251,800 + $109,700

$361,500

2011

$6,357 (+4.7%)

$251,800 + $99,800

$351,600

2010

$6,069 (+1.9%)

$251,800 + $102,700

$354,500

2009

$5,954

$251,800 + $108,400

$360,200

*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

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,683

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

310911

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: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Slider

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,242
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,357
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Willow to right on Martin, left onto Duggan Road, left onto Townsend
UnparsedAddress: 3 Townsend Road, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,683
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 310911

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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

$802,000 – $971,000

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Home values near 3 Townsend Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Townsend Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2256 Sq. Ft.	$857,824
4 Townsend Road, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$910,361

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Townsend Road, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1242 Sq. Ft.	$729,355
6 Townsend Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$798,699

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Townsend Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$861,407
8 Townsend Road, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1242 Sq. Ft.	$690,207

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