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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,738 sqft$281/sqft
17 John Swift Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.83 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$281/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful 4 bedroom colonial in popular Acton center neighborhood! Gorgeous leveled almost acre lot for kids to play. This sunny colonial home with gleaming hardwood floor features front to back large living room and stunning dining room, two bay windows overlook the picturesque front yard. Meticulously maintained with many upgraded by the current owners. The extra bonus room in the basement can be used for office or bedroom. Short distance to library, playground, the Aboretum, schools and convenient...Beautiful 4 bedroom colonial in popular Acton center neighborhood! Gorgeous leveled almost acre lot for kids to play. This sunny colonial home with gleaming hardwood floor features front to back large living room and stunning dining room, two bay windows overlook the picturesque front yard. Meticulously maintained with many upgraded by the current owners. The extra bonus room in the basement can be used for office or bedroom. Short distance to library, playground, the Aboretum, schools and convenient to major routes. Add the excellent school system, this home is a must see!
Listing closed: 03/21/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71635870

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$675,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

105.1%

Acton, MA

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Location

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Barbara Keating

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Property Information for 17 John Swift Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,975 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Attached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 0.83 AC / 36,154 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Public School, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1738.0
  • Color: Pink
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of Five
  • High School: Abhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 169.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 170.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 276.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 310209
  • Assessments: $461,500
  • Block: 0008
  • Book: 24794
  • Lot: 0020
  • Map: 00F3A
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1296.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 17 John Swift Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412515184

$487,800

+4.4% / yr

Mar 21, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71635870

$487,800
Feb 23, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71635870

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412515184

$487,800

+4.4% / yr

03/21/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71635870

$487,800
02/23/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71635870

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

Public Records for 17 John Swift Road

Taxable ValueLand$354,800Additions$383,800Total$738,600
Tax Record2025$12,667 ($1,056 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,738 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,738 SqFtStories2Lot Size36,208 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00F3A B:0008 L:0020

Schools near 17 John Swift 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: 17 John Swift Road, Acton, MA 01720
$487,800
4
1,738
36,154
$800,000
4
2,288
37,203
$665,000
3
1,498
21,582
$522,000
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20,001
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