BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN ACTON – THE HARD WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE! Rare opportunity to own a beautiful, private one-acre lot in the highly desirable town of Acton! Skip much of the time-consuming preparation of building from scratch! This property already features a town-approved building plan, installed septic system, well, and electrical service brought to the lot. Much of the groundwork has already been completed, offering buyers an incredible head starts toward building their dream home! Nestled in a peaceful, wooded setting surrounded by nature, yet conveniently located near shopping, dining, major commuter routes, and public transportation. Enjoy nearby attractions including the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, NARA Park, Willis Hole Conservation Land, and scenic walking trails. Located in a community known for its excellent schools and natural beauty. Bring your builder, explore the possibilities, and turn your dream home into reality! Buyers and buyer’s agents are responsible for conducting their own due diligence regarding all town approvals, building plans, permits, septic, well, utilities, zoning, property boundaries, and any other matters related to the property. All information should be independently verified.
Median sale price in this area is $489,555. (27% lower than this home)
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Cleared lot
Home design
Residential property
Utilities
Private on-site sewer
Private on-site water
On-site electricity
Gas: Other (see remarks)
Sale and tax history for 72 Quarry Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73592292
Oct 18, 2026
Listed
$669,500
MLS PIN #73250382
Aug 20, 2024
Sold
$600,000
Jun 21, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2024
Listed
$489,000
+18
Ready to build your dream home? This gorgeous wooded one acre lot is included in a planned conservation residential community agreement with 9 acres of common land shared with the YV Art Museum. Close to the Bruce Freeman Rail trail, Nara Park and Willis Hole Conservation Land and contiguous Town Forrest- it truly is a nature lovers paradise. NARA Park is open year and features a beach and swimming pond and also hosts a summer concert series and many fun community events throughout the year. Enjoy several walking trails and a fenced in vegetable garden. A private setting yet an ideal location to all the Acton has to offer including the award public schools, fabulous restaurants and shopping and easy access to commuter routes and public transportation. A new three bedroom septic, well, underground electric, and Verizon Fiber have all been installed. The only thing left to do is design the home of your dreams!
MLS PIN #72909006
Feb 11, 2022
Sold
$455,000
Jan 23, 2022
Contingent
—
Jan 4, 2022
Relisted
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Jan 3, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 15, 2021
Listed
$455,000
+9
Beautiful one-acre fully improved land, ready for your build. Three-bedroom septic system, well, underground electric, and Verizon Fios fiber were recently installed. The well system includes pressure tank, water softener and water filtration. A beautiful, fenced garden is ready for next season and a 10x10 shed is ready for your tools. The land is included in a Planned Conservation Residential Community agreement, with access to 9 acres of common land shared with the YV Art Museum. Close to Nara Park and Wills Hole Conservation land and contiguous Town Forest. NARA park is open year-round and includes a swimming pond with beach and amphitheater for the summer concert series. There are four walking trails including the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. The land and two adjacent lots were created from the old Harris Quarry. Benefit from the strongly rated Acton-Boxborough school system as well as proximity to shopping, restaurants, commuter routes and commuter rail and Nashoba Valley ski-area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,542 (+12.7%)
$498,100
2024
$7,580 (−11.6%)
$454,700
2023
$8,575 (+3.3%)
$488,300
2022
$8,301 (+5.9%)
$426,800
2021
$7,841 (+2,429.4%)
$387,600
2020
$310
$16,100
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
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Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
288
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
288
Year built
2019
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
5071103
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Acton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 72 Quarry Rd
$664,053
$5,447 under list price of $670K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $710K.