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Off Market Sep 2017 for $340K

$591,364

•

1,075

sq ft

78 Central St, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Charming Cape in the West Acton area, offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Spacious living room completed with a firewood fireplace and hardwoods floors throughout the first floor. Enclosed porch leads you to the eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel gas stove and dishwasher (2016), There is an abundance of natural light and appealing improvements such as a replaced roof in 2015, hot water tank in 2014, new chimney liner and cap in 2014, vinyl windows and furnace in 2007 efficient gas heating and public town water. Enjoy the water views and the beautiful sunsets from your back yard surrounded by conservation land. Short distance to access many shops, live music, art gallery, Pilates/yoga classes, playground, restaurants, post office, bank, S. Acton commuter rail, seasonal farmer's market and more...not to mention the top rated Acton-Boxborough school system. This is a great opportunity to be part of the West Acton community. Home and detached garage are being sold in as is condition.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$550Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lilia Flores • Acton Real Estate Co., LLC

Bought with Mary Coen • LAER Realty Partners

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72201158

Redfin Estimate

$591,364

$251K since sold in September 2017$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.6% lower than the average sale price ($745K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$651,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
9 Laurel Ct, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$820,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,108 sq ft
15 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$515,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,405 sq ft
71 Liberty St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$730,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,420 sq ft
404 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$950,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,382 sq ft
27 Tuttle Dr, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$805,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft
2 Winter St, 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

102.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

100

4 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Central St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,265 (+5.2%)

$271,900 + $210,000

$481,900

2024

$7,858 (−1.3%)

$271,900 + $199,500

$471,400

2023

$7,958 (+9.1%)

$247,000 + $206,200

$453,200

2022

$7,296 (+3.6%)

$214,700 + $160,400

$375,100

2021

$7,044 (+7.5%)

$198,800 + $149,400

$348,200

2020

$6,553 (+5.8%)

$198,800 + $141,800

$340,600

2019

$6,195 (+1.2%)

$198,800 + $121,000

$319,800

2018

$6,120 (+0.4%)

$198,800 + $117,000

$315,800

2017

$6,093 (+3.6%)

$198,800 + $120,900

$319,700

2016

$5,884 (+0.6%)

$198,800 + $107,200

$306,000

2015

$5,848 (+1.1%)

$198,800 + $108,200

$307,000

2014

$5,786 (+1.8%)

$198,800 + $98,700

$297,500

2013

$5,682 (+8.3%)

$198,800 + $98,700

$297,500

2012

$5,246 (+1.0%)

$198,800 + $84,000

$282,800

2011

$5,194 (+4.5%)

$198,800 + $88,500

$287,300

2010

$4,970 (−2.7%)

$198,800 + $91,500

$290,300

2009

$5,106

$198,800 + $110,100

$308,900

Tax history for 78 Central St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,265 (+5.2%)

$271,900 + $210,000

$481,900

2024

$7,858 (−1.3%)

$271,900 + $199,500

$471,400

2023

$7,958 (+9.1%)

$247,000 + $206,200

$453,200

2022

$7,296 (+3.6%)

$214,700 + $160,400

$375,100

2021

$7,044 (+7.5%)

$198,800 + $149,400

$348,200

2020

$6,553 (+5.8%)

$198,800 + $141,800

$340,600

2019

$6,195 (+1.2%)

$198,800 + $121,000

$319,800

2018

$6,120 (+0.4%)

$198,800 + $117,000

$315,800

2017

$6,093 (+3.6%)

$198,800 + $120,900

$319,700

2016

$5,884 (+0.6%)

$198,800 + $107,200

$306,000

2015

$5,848 (+1.1%)

$198,800 + $108,200

$307,000

2014

$5,786 (+1.8%)

$198,800 + $98,700

$297,500

2013

$5,682 (+8.3%)

$198,800 + $98,700

$297,500

2012

$5,246 (+1.0%)

$198,800 + $84,000

$282,800

2011

$5,194 (+4.5%)

$198,800 + $88,500

$287,300

2010

$4,970 (−2.7%)

$198,800 + $91,500

$290,300

2009

$5,106

$198,800 + $110,100

$308,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,075

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

311341

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
Parking Features: Detached, Unpaved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,075
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Pond

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,093
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Central
UnparsedAddress: 78 Central St, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 311341

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

McCarthy-Towne School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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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Historical weather

Acton, MA • 01720

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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

$562,000 – $681,000

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Home values near 78 Central St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 Central St, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,300,252
84 Central St, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$698,241

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Central St, Acton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$655,715
81 Central St, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$736,609

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Central St, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$835,231
76 Central St, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$646,747

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