SOLD BY REDFIN APR 26, 2019

Off Market Apr 2019 for $441K

$729,355

•

1,242

sq ft

8 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

Well maintained raised ranch on a 1/2 acre corner lot surrounded by a beautiful garden with Japanese maple trees and arborvitaes in a delightful neighborhood. Gorgeous hardwood floors and an open concept floor plan greet you. The sunken living room is accented by a stone fireplace and a bay window. Living room flows nicely into the open dining room that is filled with natural light from the glass slider leading to the screened in porch enveloped in nature. Completely remodeled in 2013, the modern kitchen boasts granite countertops and island, SS appliances, ample cabinetry, and two skylights. Down the hall are the master bedroom, two more bedrooms, and an adjacent full bathroom with a jetted tub. Parking is convenient with a two car attached garage and a paved driveway. Enjoy outdoor living on the lush green space surrounding the home. Convenient to shopping, Rt 2 and the commuter rail. Come to see this lovely home at the open house!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$587Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michelle Walker • Redfin Corp.

Bought with Neil Fredette • The LUX Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72461021

Redfin Estimate

$729,355

$288K since sold in April 2019$11K since August

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This home's estimate is 13.3% lower than the average sale price ($842K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$805,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft
2 Winter St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$730,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,420 sq ft
404 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$875,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,314 sq ft
389 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$910,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,245 sq ft
116 Windsor Ave, Acton, MA 01720
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN NOV 18, 2025
$795,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,906 sq ft
17 Cherry Ridge Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$935,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,407 sq ft
3 Heather Hill Rd, 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

103.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$917K

$65K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

105

17 MoM

New listings for sale

$500,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,782 sq ft
1 Meetinghouse Rd #1, Acton, MA 01720
$324,900
2 beds1 bath832 sq ft
276 Main St Unit 4C, Acton, MA 01720
$649,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,182 sq ft
18 Hartland Way #18, Acton, MA 01720
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
4 beds4 baths4,000 sq ft
Acton, MA 01720
$424,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,655 sq ft
140 Butternut Holw #140, Acton, MA 01718
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Redfin agents who toured

well kept home with some updates such as the kitchen. Attractive fireplace in the sunken living room. Bedrooms are decent size- third one is more of an office size. Large dry basement. Good size backyard.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stephanie Galloni
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 8 Townsend Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72461021

Apr 26, 2019

Sold

$441,500

$355/sq ft

Mar 28, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 6, 2019

Listed

$439,000

$353/sq ft

MLS PIN #70245628

Oct 17, 2005

Sold

$387,500

$312/sq ft

Sep 22, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Aug 22, 2005

Listed

$399,900

$322/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,444 (+4.9%)

$342,400 + $266,600

$609,000

2024

$9,952 (+4.7%)

$342,400 + $254,600

$597,000

2023

$9,503 (+0.9%)

$311,300 + $229,900

$541,200

2022

$9,416 (+4.6%)

$270,600 + $213,500

$484,100

2021

$8,998 (+6.5%)

$250,500 + $194,300

$444,800

2020

$8,452 (+7.8%)

$250,500 + $188,800

$439,300

2019

$7,837 (+5.8%)

$250,500 + $154,100

$404,600

2018

$7,407 (+1.7%)

$250,500 + $131,700

$382,200

2017

$7,285 (+4.6%)

$250,500 + $131,700

$382,200

2016

$6,965 (+0.6%)

$250,500 + $111,700

$362,200

2015

$6,925 (−0.7%)

$250,500 + $113,000

$363,500

2014

$6,973 (+0.9%)

$250,500 + $108,000

$358,500

2013

$6,912 (+6.7%)

$250,500 + $111,400

$361,900

2012

$6,476 (+5.3%)

$250,500 + $98,600

$349,100

2011

$6,149 (+4.8%)

$250,500 + $89,600

$340,100

2010

$5,867 (+2.1%)

$250,500 + $92,200

$342,700

2009

$5,749

$250,500 + $97,300

$347,800

Tax history for 8 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,444 (+4.9%)

$342,400 + $266,600

$609,000

2024

$9,952 (+4.7%)

$342,400 + $254,600

$597,000

2023

$9,503 (+0.9%)

$311,300 + $229,900

$541,200

2022

$9,416 (+4.6%)

$270,600 + $213,500

$484,100

2021

$8,998 (+6.5%)

$250,500 + $194,300

$444,800

2020

$8,452 (+7.8%)

$250,500 + $188,800

$439,300

2019

$7,837 (+5.8%)

$250,500 + $154,100

$404,600

2018

$7,407 (+1.7%)

$250,500 + $131,700

$382,200

2017

$7,285 (+4.6%)

$250,500 + $131,700

$382,200

2016

$6,965 (+0.6%)

$250,500 + $111,700

$362,200

2015

$6,925 (−0.7%)

$250,500 + $113,000

$363,500

2014

$6,973 (+0.9%)

$250,500 + $108,000

$358,500

2013

$6,912 (+6.7%)

$250,500 + $111,400

$361,900

2012

$6,476 (+5.3%)

$250,500 + $98,600

$349,100

2011

$6,149 (+4.8%)

$250,500 + $89,600

$340,100

2010

$5,867 (+2.1%)

$250,500 + $92,200

$342,700

2009

$5,749

$250,500 + $97,300

$347,800

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,242

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

310910

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Apr 9, 2025 • Final

Mechanical

Install a new heat pump and ductwork in the attic area.

Heat pump

HVAC

Mar 31, 2025 • Final

Electrical

Install wiring for a new heat pump and air handler.

Electrical

Heat pump

HVAC

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,242
Foundation Area: 1,222
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,837
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 8 Townsend Rd, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,242
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 310910

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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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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

$693,000 – $839,000

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Home values near 8 Townsend Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2256 Sq. Ft.	$857,824
4 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$910,361

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1242 Sq. Ft.	$844,147
6 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$798,699

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$861,407
6 Townsend Rd, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$801,943

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