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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,807 sqft$314/sqft
12 Piper Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.64 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$314/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Own the location of the movie 'Labor Day' starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin! This lovingly maintained antique colonial features original southern pine trim, picture framed maple floors, and high ceilings. The country kitchen has been updated with quartz countertop, stainless steel appliances and a wall of windows overlooking a private yard abutting 196 acres of conservation land. A large dining room with bowed windows is separated by pocket doors to the living room with original terra cotta fireplace....Own the location of the movie 'Labor Day' starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin! This lovingly maintained antique colonial features original southern pine trim, picture framed maple floors, and high ceilings. The country kitchen has been updated with quartz countertop, stainless steel appliances and a wall of windows overlooking a private yard abutting 196 acres of conservation land. A large dining room with bowed windows is separated by pocket doors to the living room with original terra cotta fireplace. A magnificent stairway leads to four spacious bedrooms on the second floor. The fabulous finished third floor features a great room, exercise area, and home office - something for everyone! Enjoy all nature has to offer while swaying on the hammock on the charming farmer’s porch, bird watching on the side patio, or entertaining on the large back deck. New roof, refinished floors, updated septic and more, located just minutes to Rt. 2 and minutes to South Acton MBTA stop.
  • Listed by: The Tom and Joanne Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 08/26/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72855073

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 12 Piper Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,956 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,792 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2807.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Game Room, Home Office, Foyer, Mud Room, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared, Level, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 104.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 64.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 273.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Country Kitchen,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 250.0
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling - Vaulted
  • Room Office Length: 25.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Bedroom 3 does not have a closet,however,the armoire is included. Fireplace has not been used. Dampness during heavy rains in low lying area of basement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00H3 B:0045 L:0000,312501
  • Assessments: $591,000
  • Book: 45324
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 12 Piper Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72855073

$882,500
Jun 29, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72855073

Jun 29, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72855073

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72855073

$882,500
06/29/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72855073

06/29/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72855073

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

Public Records for 12 Piper Road

Taxable ValueLand$279,000Additions$494,000Total$773,000
Tax Record2025$13,257 ($1,105 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,328 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,328 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00H3 B:0045 L:0000

Schools near 12 Piper 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Piper Road, Acton, MA 01720
$882,500
4
2,807
27,792
$950,000
3
2,013
21,780
5
2.5
3,192
56,628
$214,000
28,751
$1
2
1,376
20,925
$680,000
3
2,198
29,522

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