Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,097 sqft

12 Prescott Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.59 acresLot Size
1993Year Built
$366/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Pristine colonial located in a desirable South Acton neighborhood with an open floor plan - ideal for entertaining family and friends!  A charming farmer’s porch welcomes guests into a two-story entry with a formal living room & dining room on either side. The fireplace family room opens to the kitchen with breakfast bar & eat-in area, plus offers direct access to the deck and backyard. The upper level boasts three bedrooms including the gracious master suite with a stunning/spa-like bath, w/custom...Pristine colonial located in a desirable South Acton neighborhood with an open floor plan - ideal for entertaining family and friends!  A charming farmer’s porch welcomes guests into a two-story entry with a formal living room & dining room on either side. The fireplace family room opens to the kitchen with breakfast bar & eat-in area, plus offers direct access to the deck and backyard. The upper level boasts three bedrooms including the gracious master suite with a stunning/spa-like bath, w/custom built-in cabinetry, and a walk-in "California" closet. 2 add'l bedrooms & an attractive full bath. The unfinished walk-out lower level has tremendous potential, ideal for a play/recreation area and plenty of storage. The expansive & private yard provides the utmost in outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Conservation area & trails adjacent to the property. Updates incl: new windows 2018, hot water heater 17', renovated all 3 bathrooms 15', walkway & landscaping 15', roof 11' and so much more!
  • Listed by: Anne Marie DeCesar • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listing closed: 11/05/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72731259
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$860,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

Acton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Anne Marie DeCesar

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Shelley Moore

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Property Information for 12 Prescott Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $12,176 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1993
  • Lot Size: 0.59 AC / 25,890 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2097.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ab Choice
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey Jr Hs

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Foyer, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 260.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 104.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 221.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 304.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 169.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 312210
  • Assessments: $632,800
  • Book: 50970
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RES

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
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 Prescott Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72731259

$767,500—
Sep 28, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72731259

—
Sep 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72731259

$710,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72731259

$767,500
09/28/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72731259

—
09/23/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72731259

$710,000

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

Public records

12 Prescott Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,097 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,097 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

25,890 SqFt

Schools near 12 Prescott 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
McCarthy-Towne School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Paul P Gates Elementary 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 Prescott Road, Acton, MA 01720
$767,500
3
2,097
25,890
–
–
–
–
4,792
$254,900
4
2.5
2,104
23,814
$1,161,000
4
2,915
27,335
$219,900
4
2.5
2,226
56,649
$673,000
4
2.5
2,556
21,714

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