Last Sold Price
4 beds1,974 sqft$263/sqft
1 Forest Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Description

This immaculate and sunny four bedroom colonial sits on a lovely half acre lot right around the corner from Acton's highly-rated Conant Elementary School. Featuring a flexible, open floorplan that lends itself to both entertaining guests and everyday living, the home is a perfect fit for all types of families. The first floor includes a generous living and dining room as well as a kitchen/family room with a wood burning fireplace- an ideal spot to sip hot chocolate during the Holidays! Upstairs,...This immaculate and sunny four bedroom colonial sits on a lovely half acre lot right around the corner from Acton's highly-rated Conant Elementary School. Featuring a flexible, open floorplan that lends itself to both entertaining guests and everyday living, the home is a perfect fit for all types of families. The first floor includes a generous living and dining room as well as a kitchen/family room with a wood burning fireplace- an ideal spot to sip hot chocolate during the Holidays! Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms and a full bath offer plenty of privacy. In the warmer months, enjoy a soccer game on the expansive yard or walk to the Wheeler Neighboorhood pool. Not only is the location quiet and peaceful, but it's also convienient with Route 2, just a minute away!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/12/2017 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Chris Ridick

    Chris Ridick

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 593-3492

  2. Andrew Martini

    Andrew Martini

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781) 530-4850

Property Details for 1 Forest Road

Status
MLS #
72095333
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$9,128 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1989
Town
Acton
Area
MA-Acton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$665,500

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

104.9%

[Acton, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Chris Ridick; Compass, Andrew Martini

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Mann Team

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Building Information for 1 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,955 SF

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$3,404 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,643

Property Taxes

$761

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1 Forest Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1974.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice
  • High School: Acton-Boxboro
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 196.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 90.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 182.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 270.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Occasional seepage in the basement but sump pump is very effective.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 311955
  • Assessments: $474,700
  • Book: 20471
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 1 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587115510

$520,000

+3.6% / yr

Jan 12, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72095333

$520,000
Dec 5, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72095333

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587115510

$520,000

+3.6% / yr

01/12/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72095333

$520,000
12/05/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72095333

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$317,400Additions$389,400Total$706,800
Tax Record2025$12,122 ($1,010 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,955 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989Year Renovated1989ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00G4 B:0165 L:0000

Schools near 1 Forest Road

This home is within Acton-Boxborough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Luther Conant School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

McCarthy-Towne School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 1 Forest Road, Acton, MA 01720
$520,000
4
1,974
23,955
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1
786
10,890
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1,766
40,113
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