WELCOME TO THISTLE FARM an AUTHENTIC & CHARMING COLONIAL! Wide pine floors, warm wood tones & PRESERVED PERIOD DETAILS create an INCREDIBLE HISTORIC ATMOSPHERE! Lovingly maintained! Updates include: a beautifully renovated primary bathroom, NEW METAL ROOF, WINDOWS, FURNACE, EXTERIOR PAINT & MORE! The main level offers an easy & FLOWING FLOORPLAN with a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen & half bath! The 2nd floor hosts 4 generous bedrooms & a home office! THE ATTACHED FULL BARN w/hay loft has a HEATED WOOD SHOP & stands ready for immediate use for bring your hobby & begin the next chapter! A large front yard stretches across the property! The house also abuts a hill, providing natural privacy & a picturesque backdrop! THE BACKYARD OFFERS ACCESS TO MILES OF TRAILED CONSERVATION LAND! Sugar maple trees on site! The town celebrates this home's history – Thistle Farm was once a restaurant & the recipe book still exists! A rare opportunity to own a piece of New England history!
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
3.84 acresLot Size
$308Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Zur Attias Team• The Attias Group, LLC
Listed by The Zur Attias Team• The Attias Group, LLC
Bought with The Zur Attias Team• The Attias Group, LLC
Est. $3,346 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 280 W Acton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73482696
Jun 10, 2026
Sold
$957,000
$308/sq ft
Mar 4, 2026
Listed
$989,000
$318/sq ft
MLS PIN #70308229
Mar 30, 2006
Sold
$552,500
$178/sq ft
Feb 4, 2006
Listing Removed
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Dec 30, 2005
Listed
$569,900
$183/sq ft
Historic Thistle Farm, Homestead of Abraham Whitney, The Founder of Stow! Wonderful property with a great Kitchen, 7 Fireplaces, 4 BR and 2.5 BA. Huge New Master Walk-in Closet w/Cedar! Attached 2 Story Barn can park 3 cars and more! Make your own Maple Syrup with Sugar Maples Tapped Each Year! Partial Re-roofing in 2003, Repointed chimneys, New drainage system, New Septic in 2001, New Boiler 2001, New oil tank 2001,Recent Structurally inspected and required work completed.
MLS PIN #30477956
May 15, 2001
Sold
$484,000
$156/sq ft
Apr 13, 2001
Listing Removed
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Feb 12, 2001
Listed
$525,000
$169/sq ft
THISTLE FARM-ABRAHAM WHITNEY HOMESTEAD-FOUNDER OF STOW! CHARM YET UPGRADES. GREAT KITCHEN,2 STORY BARN, 41X36, 2 STAIRCASES, 7 FIREPLACES. SEE EXTRA & IMPROVEMENT LIST AT HOUSE.
MLS PIN #50488460
Mar 18, 1998
Sold
$390,000
$125/sq ft
Jan 21, 1998
Listing Removed
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Dec 16, 1997
Listed
$419,700
$135/sq ft
MLS PIN #30178522
Mar 18, 1998
Sold
$390,000
$125/sq ft
Jan 30, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 1997
Listed
$419,700
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,180 (+17.9%)
$396,900 + $396,600
$793,500
2024
$12,032 (+1.6%)
$378,000 + $459,700
$837,700
2022
$11,844 (+1.1%)
$350,200 + $315,500
$665,700
2021
$11,710 (+4.0%)
$296,900 + $308,600
$605,500
2020
$11,265 (+5.3%)
$271,800 + $274,800
$546,600
2019
$10,699 (−7.2%)
$271,800 + $259,700
$531,500
2018
$11,529 (+8.4%)
$271,800 + $277,700
$549,500
2017
$10,635 (+5.9%)
$257,400 + $259,100
$516,500
2016
$10,044 (+8.1%)
$257,400 + $245,300
$502,700
2015
$9,289 (+3.6%)
$236,600 + $228,300
$464,900
2014
$8,970 (+4.7%)
$240,300 + $227,600
$467,900
2013
$8,564 (+0.7%)
$240,300 + $225,900
$466,200
2012
$8,504 (+3.4%)
$249,000 + $226,100
$475,100
2011
$8,223 (−1.0%)
$249,000 + $233,300
$482,300
2010
$8,308 (+4.6%)
$260,600 + $240,500
$501,100
2009
$7,941
$268,100 + $251,600
$519,700
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.84 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,112
Year built
1790
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2389685S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Spaces: 12
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved