Last Sold Price
4 beds2,672 sqft$230/sqft
18 Thoreau Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Description

Welcome home to Robbins Park! This terrific 4 bedroom Jenks-built Colonial features loads of updates, a gourmet kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, two fireplaces, screened porch, finished basement game room wired for surround sound, master suite with dressing room of office/nursery. Detached storage shed plus a sport court. Beautifully landscaped. Available neighborhood pool membership. Home Warranty included!Welcome home to Robbins Park! This terrific 4 bedroom Jenks-built Colonial features loads of updates, a gourmet kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, two fireplaces, screened porch, finished basement game room wired for surround sound, master suite with dressing room of office/nursery. Detached storage shed plus a sport court. Beautifully landscaped. Available neighborhood pool membership. Home Warranty included!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by George Harlem • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 18 Thoreau Road

Status
MLS #
70224653
Days on Market
67
Taxes
$7,093 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1957
Town
Acton
Area
MA-Acton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$770,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

103.4%

Acton, MA

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, George Harlem

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury, Cat Lathrop Strahan

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Building Information for 18 Thoreau Road

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,250 SF

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$3,717 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,126

Property Taxes

$591

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 18 Thoreau Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2672.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Acton (Five)
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: R.J. Grey Jr.
  • Neighborhood: Robbins Park
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Radon Remediation System
  • 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, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Game Room, Office
  • Interior Features: Whole House Fan
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • 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: None, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 273.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 198.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 169.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 260.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 77.0
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Title 5 failed,resolution in process.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 311782
  • Assessments: $513,600
  • Book: 37691
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 150.00
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 18 Thoreau Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70224653

$615,000
Sep 29, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168732838

$615,000

+6.0% / yr

Aug 15, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70224653

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70224653

$615,000
09/29/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168732838

$615,000

+6.0% / yr

08/15/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70224653

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

Public Records for 18 Thoreau Road

Taxable ValueLand$341,000Additions$477,400Total$818,400
Tax Record2025$14,036 ($1,170 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,382 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,382 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00G4 B:0034 L:0000

Schools near 18 Thoreau 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: 18 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 01720
$615,000
4
2,672
20,250
$615,000
4
2,426
21,800
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2.5
1,966
20,250
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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, George Harlem

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