Looking for a great first home in a great town? You've found it. This neat ranch-style home is set on a flat .96 acre parcel in Stow. Just a short drive to the shops in West Acton center, this home has hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms and a fireplaced living room. The open floor plan makes the home surprisingly spacious, with a large living room and adjoining dining room. The circular drive provides ample parking, and the home is set well back from the road. With a large back yard backed by conservation land, this home has great privacy for a growing family. And another big plus: Stow has a Great Schools rating of 8 out of 10, and offers superb academics and reasonable class sizes. You'll be impressed by this home and its locale, close to retail shopping and the Acton commuter rail, yet in a rural setting off the beaten track. Don't miss out on this great value in a wonderful town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$452Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Chris Hart• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Sharon Belseth• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton
Welcome home! Charming Ranch style set back from the road with circular driveway on ~.95 acre lot! Check out this backyard for BBQ's & get together's. Dining Room. Living room with fireplace & wood floor. Kitchen with dining nook & door to back yard. 3 bedrooms with wood floors just refinished in January! Work shop area in basement attached work bench & wall cabinets. 2012 Septic System Certificate of Compliance in hand. You will not want to miss this home it's a must see!
Public Records
Nov 1, 1984
Sold
$85,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,362 (+13.4%)
$337,900 + $186,000
$523,900
2024
$8,254 (+9.7%)
$321,800 + $155,100
$476,900
2022
$7,525 (+3.9%)
$296,200 + $132,300
$428,500
2021
$7,245 (+12.6%)
$246,900 + $137,800
$384,700
2020
$6,437 (+8.9%)
$224,000 + $88,300
$312,300
2019
$5,912 (−0.9%)
$224,000 + $69,700
$293,700
2018
$5,965 (+5.7%)
$224,000 + $60,300
$284,300
2017
$5,642 (+2.9%)
$210,800 + $63,200
$274,000
2016
$5,483 (+11.1%)
$210,800 + $63,600
$274,400
2015
$4,935 (−5.4%)
$191,600 + $55,400
$247,000
2014
$5,214 (+1.0%)
$195,100 + $76,900
$272,000
2013
$5,160 (+0.4%)
$195,100 + $85,800
$280,900
2012
$5,137 (+7.9%)
$203,000 + $84,000
$287,000
2011
$4,760 (−3.8%)
$203,000 + $76,200
$279,200
2010
$4,949 (+7.6%)
$213,700 + $84,800
$298,500
2009
$4,601
$229,200 + $71,900
$301,100
Tax history for 253 West Acton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,362 (+13.4%)
$337,900 + $186,000
$523,900
2024
$8,254 (+9.7%)
$321,800 + $155,100
$476,900
2022
$7,525 (+3.9%)
$296,200 + $132,300
$428,500
2021
$7,245 (+12.6%)
$246,900 + $137,800
$384,700
2020
$6,437 (+8.9%)
$224,000 + $88,300
$312,300
2019
$5,912 (−0.9%)
$224,000 + $69,700
$293,700
2018
$5,965 (+5.7%)
$224,000 + $60,300
$284,300
2017
$5,642 (+2.9%)
$210,800 + $63,200
$274,000
2016
$5,483 (+11.1%)
$210,800 + $63,600
$274,400
2015
$4,935 (−5.4%)
$191,600 + $55,400
$247,000
2014
$5,214 (+1.0%)
$195,100 + $76,900
$272,000
2013
$5,160 (+0.4%)
$195,100 + $85,800
$280,900
2012
$5,137 (+7.9%)
$203,000 + $84,000
$287,000
2011
$4,760 (−3.8%)
$203,000 + $76,200
$279,200
2010
$4,949 (+7.6%)
$213,700 + $84,800
$298,500
2009
$4,601
$229,200 + $71,900
$301,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: 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: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,280
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.96
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,935.06
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: From West Acton, take Willow Street which turns into West Acton Road
UnparsedAddress: 253 West Acton Road, Stow MA 01775
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3025749S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Center School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Hale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Nashoba Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
8/10
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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
0.46% 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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Historical weather
Stow, MA • 01775
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
$550,000 – $665,000
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