OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2019 for $635K

$970,664

•

2,626

sq ft

8 Fernwood Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Gracious, and expansive, this much loved family home with many updates is in one of Acton's prime neighborhoods. The dramatic entrance leads to a wide hallway with two coat closets.There are hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor and central air for summer comfort. The updated eat in kitchen has a new stove, microwave, counters, sink, faucet and tile.The family bath and master bath are both remodeled and the half bath has plumbing for a previous shower and includes the laundry. The large,bright living room has a picture window to the front and opens to the elegant dining room to make this a perfect entertaining space. There are four bedrooms on the main floor, one is currently used as an office. The huge downstairs family room has wall to wall carpet, a wood burning stove and a slider to a patio and the private back yard. There is another home office on this floor. Easy access to Rt 2 and Acton commuter rail, and first class schools, make this the perfect location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Frances Denby • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Rachel Bodner • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sudbury

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•Source:MLS PIN #72509824

Redfin Estimate

$970,664

$335K since sold in August 2019$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 13.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,045,000
A
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,211,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,795 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,716 sq ft
7 Minuteman Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
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D
4 beds2.5 baths3,264 sq ft
25 Revolutionary Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,270,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,844 sq ft
297 Laws Brook Rd, Concord, MA 01742
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$910,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,460 sq ft
14 Minot Ave, Acton, MA 01720

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Market trends in 01720, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.1%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$835K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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23 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Fernwood Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72509824

Aug 8, 2019

Sold

$635,500

$242/sq ft

Jun 22, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 17, 2019

Relisted

—

Jun 11, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 4, 2019

Price Changed

$645,000

$246/sq ft

May 30, 2019

Listed

$658,000

$251/sq ft

MLS PIN #50334197

Aug 16, 1996

Sold

$259,000

$99/sq ft

Jun 28, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jun 5, 1996

Listed

$259,000

$99/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,536 (+6.0%)

$315,900 + $473,400

$789,300

2024

$12,768 (+7.3%)

$315,900 + $450,000

$765,900

2023

$11,904 (+3.1%)

$287,300 + $390,600

$677,900

2022

$11,544 (+6.8%)

$249,700 + $343,800

$593,500

2021

$10,813 (+4.5%)

$231,100 + $303,400

$534,500

2020

$10,345 (+5.9%)

$231,100 + $306,600

$537,700

2019

$9,766 (+6.3%)

$231,100 + $273,100

$504,200

2018

$9,188 (+4.0%)

$231,100 + $243,000

$474,100

2017

$8,832 (+3.4%)

$231,100 + $232,300

$463,400

2016

$8,540 (+1.8%)

$231,100 + $213,000

$444,100

2015

$8,393 (+3.1%)

$231,100 + $209,500

$440,600

2014

$8,142 (+1.8%)

$231,100 + $187,500

$418,600

2013

$7,995 (+2.5%)

$231,100 + $187,500

$418,600

2012

$7,797 (+1.4%)

$231,100 + $189,200

$420,300

2011

$7,689 (+3.2%)

$231,100 + $194,200

$425,300

2010

$7,451 (+1.6%)

$231,100 + $204,100

$435,200

2009

$7,331

$231,100 + $212,400

$443,500

Tax history for 8 Fernwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,536 (+6.0%)

$315,900 + $473,400

$789,300

2024

$12,768 (+7.3%)

$315,900 + $450,000

$765,900

2023

$11,904 (+3.1%)

$287,300 + $390,600

$677,900

2022

$11,544 (+6.8%)

$249,700 + $343,800

$593,500

2021

$10,813 (+4.5%)

$231,100 + $303,400

$534,500

2020

$10,345 (+5.9%)

$231,100 + $306,600

$537,700

2019

$9,766 (+6.3%)

$231,100 + $273,100

$504,200

2018

$9,188 (+4.0%)

$231,100 + $243,000

$474,100

2017

$8,832 (+3.4%)

$231,100 + $232,300

$463,400

2016

$8,540 (+1.8%)

$231,100 + $213,000

$444,100

2015

$8,393 (+3.1%)

$231,100 + $209,500

$440,600

2014

$8,142 (+1.8%)

$231,100 + $187,500

$418,600

2013

$7,995 (+2.5%)

$231,100 + $187,500

$418,600

2012

$7,797 (+1.4%)

$231,100 + $189,200

$420,300

2011

$7,689 (+3.2%)

$231,100 + $194,200

$425,300

2010

$7,451 (+1.6%)

$231,100 + $204,100

$435,200

2009

$7,331

$231,100 + $212,400

$443,500

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,676

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

311738

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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Low Flow Toilet,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Low Flow Toilet,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 520
Length: 26
Width: 20
Level: Basement
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,626
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,766
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Piper Road to Oakwood to Fernwood
UnparsedAddress: 8 Fernwood Rd, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,676
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 311738

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Luther Conant School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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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

$923,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 8 Fernwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$786,116
10 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$885,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2083 Sq. Ft.	$852,911
11 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2408 Sq. Ft.	$1,012,377

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2665 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,211
6 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$771,689

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