Charming 3-bedroom Cape nestled on a half acre with lovely views. Cozy living room, wonderful dining/sun room overlooking grounds and leading to large screened porch; 2 bedrooms/study upstairs with skylights. A charmer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$475Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jane Portanova• J M Barrett & Co., Inc.
Bought with Stephen Dirrane• J M Barrett & Co., Inc.
STOW'S BEST! CAPTIVATING CAPE SITUATED ON COUNTRY ROAD WITHIN EASY REACH OF LOCAL AMENITIES, COMMUTER ROUTES AND SOUTH ACTON STATION. DELIGHTFUL 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH MANY EXTRAS AND UPDATES INCLUDING SCREENED PORCH, SKYLITES & MORE
Public Records
Dec 1, 1990
Sold
$147,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,325 (+14.7%)
$309,700 + $212,100
$521,800
2024
$8,127 (+14.4%)
$295,000 + $176,700
$471,700
2021
$7,101 (+12.4%)
$271,500 + $158,500
$430,000
2020
$6,319 (+3.3%)
$205,300 + $101,300
$306,600
2019
$6,120 (+0.4%)
$205,300 + $98,700
$304,000
2018
$6,095 (+5.4%)
$205,300 + $85,200
$290,500
2017
$5,780 (+5.0%)
$193,200 + $87,500
$280,700
2016
$5,506 (+5.1%)
$193,200 + $82,400
$275,600
2015
$5,241 (+3.4%)
$175,700 + $86,600
$262,300
2014
$5,070 (+3.6%)
$178,800 + $85,700
$264,500
2013
$4,894 (−1.1%)
$178,800 + $87,600
$266,400
2012
$4,949 (+5.1%)
$186,100 + $90,400
$276,500
2011
$4,709 (−3.3%)
$186,100 + $90,100
$276,200
2010
$4,871 (+4.6%)
$195,900 + $97,900
$293,800
2009
$4,657
$219,000 + $85,800
$304,800
Tax history for 42 South Acton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,325 (+14.7%)
$309,700 + $212,100
$521,800
2024
$8,127 (+14.4%)
$295,000 + $176,700
$471,700
2021
$7,101 (+12.4%)
$271,500 + $158,500
$430,000
2020
$6,319 (+3.3%)
$205,300 + $101,300
$306,600
2019
$6,120 (+0.4%)
$205,300 + $98,700
$304,000
2018
$6,095 (+5.4%)
$205,300 + $85,200
$290,500
2017
$5,780 (+5.0%)
$193,200 + $87,500
$280,700
2016
$5,506 (+5.1%)
$193,200 + $82,400
$275,600
2015
$5,241 (+3.4%)
$175,700 + $86,600
$262,300
2014
$5,070 (+3.6%)
$178,800 + $85,700
$264,500
2013
$4,894 (−1.1%)
$178,800 + $87,600
$266,400
2012
$4,949 (+5.1%)
$186,100 + $90,400
$276,500
2011
$4,709 (−3.3%)
$186,100 + $90,100
$276,200
2010
$4,871 (+4.6%)
$195,900 + $97,900
$293,800
2009
$4,657
$219,000 + $85,800
$304,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,225
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1328996S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Office Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Carpet
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,220
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Cream
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,271
Tax Year: 2005
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Private, Private Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 42 South Acton Road, Stow MA 01775
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,225
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1328996S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer,Dryer And Refrigerator.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Center School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Hale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Nashoba Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Stow, MA • 01775
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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.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$551,000 – $667,000
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