Colonial in sought-after Acton center neighborhood! One owner since new, and available for purchase for the first time in over 54 years! You will be greeted by the large front-to-back living room with fireplace and bay window. The sun-filled and spacious formal dining room offers an excellent spot to entertain and flows seamlessly into the functional eat-in kitchen with updated appliances. The cozy family room connects to the kitchen and provides access to the three season porch and the rear deck. The main floor is completed by a full bathroom. Upstairs you will find four spacious bedrooms and the second full bathroom. The unfinished basement provides tons of storage space. There is a lovely yard, one car garage, natural gas heat, and town water. Recent updates include a NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM, fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors throughout, updated appliances, two sets of new exterior stairs, and two refreshed bathrooms. This much-loved home is looking for its next caretaker!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$503Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ian McGovern• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with The Tom and Joanne Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Great neighborhood and lovingly cared for home. Newer appliances.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Jordan
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8 Heald Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73322300
Feb 7, 2025
Sold
$775,000
$446/sq ft
Jan 2, 2025
Listed
$748,000
$430/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,587 (+6.5%)
$341,600 + $334,000
$675,600
2024
$10,884 (+1.4%)
$341,600 + $311,300
$652,900
2023
$10,736 (+5.4%)
$310,600 + $300,800
$611,400
2022
$10,188 (+2.7%)
$269,900 + $253,900
$523,800
2021
$9,917 (+5.9%)
$249,800 + $240,400
$490,200
2020
$9,368 (+5.5%)
$249,800 + $237,100
$486,900
2019
$8,877
$249,800 + $208,500
$458,300
2018
$8,874 (+2.4%)
$249,800 + $208,100
$457,900
2017
$8,663 (+1.4%)
$249,800 + $204,700
$454,500
2016
$8,546 (+1.7%)
$249,800 + $194,600
$444,400
2015
$8,401 (+2.2%)
$249,800 + $191,200
$441,000
2014
$8,218 (+0.6%)
$249,800 + $172,700
$422,500
2013
$8,169 (+3.8%)
$249,800 + $177,900
$427,700
2012
$7,869 (+2.6%)
$249,800 + $174,400
$424,200
2011
$7,670 (+3.5%)
$249,800 + $174,400
$424,200
2010
$7,410 (+1.6%)
$249,800 + $183,000
$432,800
2009
$7,295
$249,800 + $191,500
$441,300
Tax history for 8 Heald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,587 (+6.5%)
$341,600 + $334,000
$675,600
2024
$10,884 (+1.4%)
$341,600 + $311,300
$652,900
2023
$10,736 (+5.4%)
$310,600 + $300,800
$611,400
2022
$10,188 (+2.7%)
$269,900 + $253,900
$523,800
2021
$9,917 (+5.9%)
$249,800 + $240,400
$490,200
2020
$9,368 (+5.5%)
$249,800 + $237,100
$486,900
2019
$8,877
$249,800 + $208,500
$458,300
2018
$8,874 (+2.4%)
$249,800 + $208,100
$457,900
2017
$8,663 (+1.4%)
$249,800 + $204,700
$454,500
2016
$8,546 (+1.7%)
$249,800 + $194,600
$444,400
2015
$8,401 (+2.2%)
$249,800 + $191,200
$441,000
2014
$8,218 (+0.6%)
$249,800 + $172,700
$422,500
2013
$8,169 (+3.8%)
$249,800 + $177,900
$427,700
2012
$7,869 (+2.6%)
$249,800 + $174,400
$424,200
2011
$7,670 (+3.5%)
$249,800 + $174,400
$424,200
2010
$7,410 (+1.6%)
$249,800 + $183,000
$432,800
2009
$7,295
$249,800 + $191,500
$441,300
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,738
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
308350
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Feb 27, 2026 • Final
Building permit (residential)
Replace kitchen cabinets and update plumbing and electrical systems. Install a new laundry closet on the second floor.
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Dec 3, 2025 • Final
Building permit (residential)
Remove the wall between the kitchen and dining room and build temporary walls to support the floors above. Install a recessed laminated veneer lumber beam into the ceiling and attach floor joists using metal hangers.
Addition
Remodel
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS or Newtown Road to Simon Willard Road to Trask Road to the corner of Trask Road and Heald Road.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Heald Road, Acton MA 01720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,738
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 308350
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: The List Attached To Mls And The Listing Agent's Staging Furniture And Decor.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Luther Conant School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 96° 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 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$831,000 – $1.01M
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