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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,356 sqft
20 Thoreau Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.48 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$251/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Meticulously maintained 4br colonial in desirable robbins park. Oversized master suite, lg. E. I. Birch kit. W/pantry, bay windows, hdwd flrs, corian sinks, 2 fp's, and much more! Neighborhood pool. Near shopping, parks & commuter rail.Meticulously maintained 4br colonial in desirable robbins park. Oversized master suite, lg. E. I. Birch kit. W/pantry, bay windows, hdwd flrs, corian sinks, 2 fp's, and much more! Neighborhood pool. Near shopping, parks & commuter rail.
  • Listed by: Susan Crasnick • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 04/29/2004 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 30813647

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Susan Crasnick

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Nancy Nygard

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Property Information for 20 Thoreau Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,822 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,700 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Medical Facility
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2356.0
  • Color: GRAY
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Acton
  • High School: Acton/Boxboro
  • Middle School: R.J. Grey Jr.
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Parking Features: Attached
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 320.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 24.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 260.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.0
  • Kitchen Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 322.0
  • 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: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 311752
  • Assessments: $450,000
  • Book: 13693
  • Tax Year: 2003
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 20 Thoreau Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135950417

$591,000—
Apr 29, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30813647

$591,000—
Mar 15, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30813647

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135950417

$591,000
04/29/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30813647

$591,000
03/15/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30813647

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

Public Records for 20 Thoreau Road

Taxable ValueLand$341,600Additions$680,900Total$1,022,500
Tax Record2025$17,536 ($1,461 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt3,049 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,049 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00G4 B:0005 L:0000

Schools near 20 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: 20 Thoreau Road, Acton, MA 01720
$591,000
4
2,356
20,700
$438,000
4
1,884
25,264
–
2
3.5
1,646
21,400
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