OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2025 for $2.8M

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5,092

sq ft

42 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Tranquil country estate on 7.17 bucolic acres w/classic New England farmhouse, barn, gardens & fruit trees. Charming c.1743 Georgian saltbox built by Deacon John Heald, thoughtfully renovated and recently expanded by top local builder for modern living. Original dining room, parlor, kitchen fireplace with warming oven & front bedrooms with unique period details. Capturing the views of the rural landscape, the 1930's gambrel addition offers a great room, library nook, guest suite & office. Expansive 2005 addition of chef's kitchen open to 2-story breakfast area & sitting room w/ second stair access to large loft, updated primary suite & 2nd floor laundry. Restored barn includes open storage, 3+ stalls, and a radiant-heated stone silo for a private work retreat w/ sweeping views. A recreation haven w/ swimming pool, cabana, & private paddle tennis court. The 7.17 acres includes enough land for a buildable ANR lot & abuts conservation land w/ trail access. 1st showings 03-23-25.

RanchProperty Type

1743Year Built

7.17 acresLot Size

$565Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Abby White • LandVest, Inc., Concord

Bought with Jessica Packineau • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73347366

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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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17 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Carlisle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,298 (+2.5%)

$435,700 + $981,100

$1,416,800

2024

$23,713

$435,700 + $986,800

$1,422,500

2023

$23,692 (+2.6%)

$396,200 + $953,000

$1,349,200

2022

$23,097 (+2.8%)

$350,600 + $836,900

$1,187,500

2021

$22,476 (+3.8%)

$327,400 + $783,600

$1,111,000

2020

$21,657 (+2.9%)

$327,400 + $798,200

$1,125,600

2019

$21,046 (+1.4%)

$327,400 + $759,100

$1,086,500

2018

$20,754

$327,400 + $743,500

$1,070,900

Tax history for 42 Carlisle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,298 (+2.5%)

$435,700 + $981,100

$1,416,800

2024

$23,713

$435,700 + $986,800

$1,422,500

2023

$23,692 (+2.6%)

$396,200 + $953,000

$1,349,200

2022

$23,097 (+2.8%)

$350,600 + $836,900

$1,187,500

2021

$22,476 (+3.8%)

$327,400 + $783,600

$1,111,000

2020

$21,657 (+2.9%)

$327,400 + $798,200

$1,125,600

2019

$21,046 (+1.4%)

$327,400 + $759,100

$1,086,500

2018

$20,754

$327,400 + $743,500

$1,070,900

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6.18 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,092

Year built

1743

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

306215

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Aug 28, 2025 • Active

Mechanical

Install a new water-to-air geothermal heat pump and connect it to the existing ductwork. The exterior well and geothermal loop are already existing.

Heat pump

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Barn, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood,Window Seat

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 112
Length: 14
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 589
Length: 31
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar

Dining Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 575
Length: 25
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Balcony - Interior,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Country Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 7
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Home Office, Mud Room, Loft, Library, Bathroom, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,092
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Fenced Yard, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Farm
Other Structures: Workshop, Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 7.17
Lot Features: Wooded, Farm, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $23,713
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street (Rt 27) to Carlisle Road or Acton St in Carlisle to Carlisle Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Carlisle Rd, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HorseYN: Yes
Horse Amenities: Paddocks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,092
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1743
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 306215

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Luther Conant School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 4.0mi

9/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

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

0.15% chance of being 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 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.1 hrs

4.4 hrs

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Home values near 42 Carlisle Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3835 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,440
41 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3977 Sq. Ft.	$1,543,666

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3560 Sq. Ft.	$1,421,665
43 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3889 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,182

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4074 Sq. Ft.	$1,581,612
30 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$764,820

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