Feels like new-this 2 bdrm, 1 full bath Cape was built in 2004. This home is located on an end lot of a quiet, dead end street. Maintenance free exterior & front porch, HW flooring in LVRM, ceramic tile "hardwood look" flooring in bdrms, oversized window in living room & 2x12 construction are just a few of the niceties of this home, come see for yourself--you will not be disappointed. Steps away from the Concord River, ideal for nature lovers & outdoor enthusiasts--enjoy kayaking, canoeing and ice fishing. This could be a perfect condo alternative, own your own home without paying condo fees or a great opportunity for a growing family! Only 20 minutes from Boston & tax free NH! Don't miss out!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
7,650 sq ftLot Size
$621Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lauren O'Brien• Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Bought with Jacquelyn O'Connor• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
AFFORDABLE TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE, FIREPLACED LIVINGRM NEW VINYL DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS, NEWER HEATING SYSTEM NICE LEVEL LOT ON DEAD END. $1,000 BONUS TO SELLING BROKER.
Public Records
Nov 23, 1992
Sold
$40,800
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,581 (+4.4%)
$275,800 + $289,100
$564,900
2025
$6,304 (+7.2%)
$263,400 + $291,000
$554,400
2024
$5,883 (+11.2%)
$246,700 + $274,400
$521,100
2023
$5,290 (+11.9%)
$221,000 + $224,700
$445,700
2022
$4,729 (+11.4%)
$192,100 + $182,000
$374,100
2021
$4,245 (+2.2%)
$174,200 + $152,300
$326,500
2020
$4,153 (+1.5%)
$167,400 + $152,300
$319,700
2019
$4,090 (+5.4%)
$164,300 + $139,100
$303,400
2018
$3,881 (+4.4%)
$143,800 + $129,700
$273,500
2017
$3,716 (+4.9%)
$142,600 + $121,100
$263,700
2016
$3,542 (+0.7%)
$131,700 + $118,800
$250,500
2015
$3,517 (+1.7%)
$131,700 + $118,800
$250,500
2014
$3,458 (+2.3%)
$122,100 + $119,900
$242,000
2013
$3,379 (−0.7%)
$116,200 + $119,900
$236,100
2012
$3,402 (+0.7%)
$116,200 + $128,200
$244,400
2011
$3,377 (+3.2%)
$119,900 + $130,800
$250,700
2010
$3,272 (+3.0%)
$125,500 + $135,600
$261,100
2009
$3,177
$139,500 + $135,600
$275,100
Tax history for 5 Acanthis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,581 (+4.4%)
$275,800 + $289,100
$564,900
2025
$6,304 (+7.2%)
$263,400 + $291,000
$554,400
2024
$5,883 (+11.2%)
$246,700 + $274,400
$521,100
2023
$5,290 (+11.9%)
$221,000 + $224,700
$445,700
2022
$4,729 (+11.4%)
$192,100 + $182,000
$374,100
2021
$4,245 (+2.2%)
$174,200 + $152,300
$326,500
2020
$4,153 (+1.5%)
$167,400 + $152,300
$319,700
2019
$4,090 (+5.4%)
$164,300 + $139,100
$303,400
2018
$3,881 (+4.4%)
$143,800 + $129,700
$273,500
2017
$3,716 (+4.9%)
$142,600 + $121,100
$263,700
2016
$3,542 (+0.7%)
$131,700 + $118,800
$250,500
2015
$3,517 (+1.7%)
$131,700 + $118,800
$250,500
2014
$3,458 (+2.3%)
$122,100 + $119,900
$242,000
2013
$3,379 (−0.7%)
$116,200 + $119,900
$236,100
2012
$3,402 (+0.7%)
$116,200 + $128,200
$244,400
2011
$3,377 (+3.2%)
$119,900 + $130,800
$250,700
2010
$3,272 (+3.0%)
$125,500 + $135,600
$261,100
2009
$3,177
$139,500 + $135,600
$275,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
Interior Features: Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 900
Foundation Area: 900
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Wooded, Flood Plain, Level
Frontage Length: 90
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,517
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: 3A To River Street to Elsie Avenue to Acanthis Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Acanthis Rd, Billerica MA 01821
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2949793S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Frederick J. Dutile Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Billerica Memorial High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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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
5/10 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Billerica, MA • 01821
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$532,000 – $643,000
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