This beautiful 1850's Historic antique home combines the original post and beam architecture and floors with the modern conveniences and upgrades. You are surrounded by nature on this private lot abutting on 3 sides approximately 360 acres of Great Hill conservation land with walking trails. The beautiful kitchen with island and breakfast bar includes all stainless steel Bosch appliances and granite countertops flows into the family room with fireplace and slider to the patio and fenced in yard. You can enjoy the enclosed sunroom and views year round. Front to back master bedroom offers a custom made walk in closet and master bath with large tiled walk in shower. Second bedroom walk in closet and second floor laundry have custom cabinets and shelving. New GE washer and York Central AC. Plenty of room for storage with walk up attic, basement and 2 car garage. No showings until 1st open house June 26. Open house Saturday 12-2 and Sunday 12-3. Offers will be presented as they come in..
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$409Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Diane Darrah Nordberg• REMAX Executive Realty
Bought with Melanie Gundersheim• Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
This Old House becomes New! Stylish yet homey 1850’s historic antique post-and-beam home completely refinished with exposed original beams and floors on private, quiet lot abutting Great Hill conservation land. Quick stroll to commuter rail and soccer fields. 2 miles to shopping and schools. Energy efficient with new roof, siding, appliances and all systems: electric, heat, plumbing. Upscale eat-in-kitchen with 6x9 granite island open to large family room with wood stove fireplace that keeps the whole house warm in winter! Original antique “heartwood” and wide pine floors in dining room, kitchen, stairway and one bedroom. Handsome cherry floor in living room compliments the brick fireplace, built in 1969. Enjoy the warm days in the private backyard patio and the gentle breeze of summer nights in the large screened in porch. Level large front yard. Add your new memories to this this wonderful old house with 150+ years of history.
MLS PIN #71145861
Apr 19, 2012
Sold
$215,555
$104/sq ft
Mar 5, 2012
Contingent
—
Oct 14, 2011
Price Changed
$275,000
$132/sq ft
Dec 10, 2010
Price Changed
$315,000
$152/sq ft
Oct 3, 2010
Listed
$350,000
$169/sq ft
+25
Unique opportunity to restore delightful & historic Acton home: once part of Tuttle's grocery, Tin shop at Exchange Hall, moved from Mill Corner in 1906. Much original detail, grab Old House Journal & revel in restoration. New driveway access from Piper Rd, easement to Piper Ln, near acre abuts Great Hill, resides under limited conservation restrictions, no longer historic restricted, docs at house. 2009 home inspection, read docs on MLS. Bids through Town of Acton Request for Proposals only.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,861 (+7.0%)
$286,000 + $463,900
$749,900
2024
$12,016 (+2.5%)
$286,000 + $434,800
$720,800
2023
$11,727 (+5.6%)
$259,900 + $407,900
$667,800
2022
$11,108 (+2.4%)
$225,900 + $345,200
$571,100
2021
$10,851 (+6.0%)
$209,100 + $327,300
$536,400
2020
$10,234 (+6.3%)
$209,100 + $322,800
$531,900
2019
$9,625 (+1.8%)
$209,100 + $287,800
$496,900
2018
$9,457 (+2.6%)
$209,100 + $278,900
$488,000
2017
$9,217 (+0.8%)
$209,100 + $274,500
$483,600
2016
$9,146 (+24.6%)
$209,100 + $266,500
$475,600
2015
$7,338 (+2.3%)
$209,100 + $176,100
$385,200
2014
$7,171 (+29.5%)
$209,100 + $159,600
$368,700
2009
$5,538
$197,900 + $137,100
$335,000
Tax history for 6 Piper Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,861 (+7.0%)
$286,000 + $463,900
$749,900
2024
$12,016 (+2.5%)
$286,000 + $434,800
$720,800
2023
$11,727 (+5.6%)
$259,900 + $407,900
$667,800
2022
$11,108 (+2.4%)
$225,900 + $345,200
$571,100
2021
$10,851 (+6.0%)
$209,100 + $327,300
$536,400
2020
$10,234 (+6.3%)
$209,100 + $322,800
$531,900
2019
$9,625 (+1.8%)
$209,100 + $287,800
$496,900
2018
$9,457 (+2.6%)
$209,100 + $278,900
$488,000
2017
$9,217 (+0.8%)
$209,100 + $274,500
$483,600
2016
$9,146 (+24.6%)
$209,100 + $266,500
$475,600
2015
$7,338 (+2.3%)
$209,100 + $176,100
$385,200
2014
$7,171 (+29.5%)
$209,100 + $159,600
$368,700
2009
$5,538
$197,900 + $137,100
$335,000
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,076
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
312783
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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,High Speed Internet Hookup
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,High Speed Internet Hookup
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take Rte 2 to Piper Rd. or School St. to Piper Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 6 Piper Road, Acton MA 01720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,076
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 312783
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Luther Conant School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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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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
$807,000 – $977,000
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