Lovely Private Cape Cod style right-sized home enjoys natural beauty in every season, tucked away right across from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail- bike to work! (Lowell to Sudbury) The tree lined stone wall berm hides passing cars from the home. Dine or Garden with privacy. Pristine hardwood floors, natural gas FP in LR, two huge second floor bedrooms, a third BR or office on the first floor. A view of nature out every window, many expensive updates including roof (2011), kitchen refresh, remodeled baths, HVAC (2014), whole house generator (2022) which adds energy security, full house water filtration system, and much more. Please see attached Improvements and Updates list. The useful oversized cathedral ceiling mudroom has been turned into a sunny artist studio. Roses, raspberries, and drip irrigation in very private backyard welcome lingering strolls. Finished basement offers FR, office options, too. One car garage. There are so many ways to make this gem of a home work for your needs
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Find Your Village Real Estate Team• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Kathryn Hendy• Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.
Flat and open backyard. The home is located on a semi busy street but is pushed back from the street. The home is in good condition. The bedrooms are decent sized.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Pristine cape on the south side of Westford near the Carlisle/Acton lines directly across from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Located back away from the road and on a private, expansive lot makes this home the perfect sanctuary. This charming 9 room home has been meticulously maintained with an open layout, updated kitchen, formal dining room, expansive bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Bonus! Finished basement w/Family Room & Office! Brand new stamped concrete walkway & patio create a welcome and inviting home to enjoy the yard and entertain.
MLS PIN #70921631
Aug 24, 2009
Sold
$435,000
$176/sq ft
Jul 1, 2009
Contingent
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Jun 3, 2009
Price Changed
$450,000
$182/sq ft
May 20, 2009
Listed
$500,000
$203/sq ft
South side near Carlisle line, adorable cape set back from the street w/a very private backyard,& is across from the new rail trail. This charming home has been meticulously maintained & updated with cath family room, new tile baths, renovated kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, lovely detailed woodwork, arched doorways, 1st floor bedroom next to a full bath,& finished lower level with playroom & office. Updates include newer well & septic system,siding,windows, 200 amp CB; great move-in cond
MLS PIN #13042954
Mar 30, 1995
Sold
$208,750
$85/sq ft
Jan 28, 1995
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 1994
Listed
$215,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1992
Sold
$185,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,847 (+1.9%)
$370,400 + $380,700
$751,100
2025
$9,659 (+5.4%)
$304,400 + $412,700
$717,100
2023
$9,163 (+8.7%)
$289,900 + $393,100
$683,000
2021
$8,430 (+1.9%)
$235,800 + $332,800
$568,600
2020
$8,273 (+3.7%)
$235,800 + $270,800
$506,600
2019
$7,979 (+4.6%)
$235,800 + $246,000
$481,800
2018
$7,630 (+5.4%)
$225,600 + $246,000
$471,600
2017
$7,242 (+3.5%)
$225,600 + $215,700
$441,300
2016
$6,994 (+0.2%)
$212,700 + $216,400
$429,100
2015
$6,983
$212,700 + $217,300
$430,000
2014
$6,984 (+2.1%)
$203,900 + $216,800
$420,700
2013
$6,841 (+12.2%)
$203,900 + $220,200
$424,100
2012
$6,097 (+2.1%)
$208,700 + $183,400
$392,100
2011
$5,972 (+3.4%)
$208,700 + $183,400
$392,100
2010
$5,774 (+8.4%)
$213,600 + $181,100
$394,700
2009
$5,327
$223,800 + $157,500
$381,300
Tax history for 26 Acton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,847 (+1.9%)
$370,400 + $380,700
$751,100
2025
$9,659 (+5.4%)
$304,400 + $412,700
$717,100
2023
$9,163 (+8.7%)
$289,900 + $393,100
$683,000
2021
$8,430 (+1.9%)
$235,800 + $332,800
$568,600
2020
$8,273 (+3.7%)
$235,800 + $270,800
$506,600
2019
$7,979 (+4.6%)
$235,800 + $246,000
$481,800
2018
$7,630 (+5.4%)
$225,600 + $246,000
$471,600
2017
$7,242 (+3.5%)
$225,600 + $215,700
$441,300
2016
$6,994 (+0.2%)
$212,700 + $216,400
$429,100
2015
$6,983
$212,700 + $217,300
$430,000
2014
$6,984 (+2.1%)
$203,900 + $216,800
$420,700
2013
$6,841 (+12.2%)
$203,900 + $220,200
$424,100
2012
$6,097 (+2.1%)
$208,700 + $183,400
$392,100
2011
$5,972 (+3.4%)
$208,700 + $183,400
$392,100
2010
$5,774 (+8.4%)
$213,600 + $181,100
$394,700
2009
$5,327
$223,800 + $157,500
$381,300
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
1,780
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
796539S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead