280 W Acton Rd

3,112 Sq. Ft.
$318 / Sq. Ft.
3,112
Sq. Ft.
$318
per Sq. Ft.

Description

WELCOME TO THISTLE FARM an AUTHENTIC & CHARMING COLONIAL! Wide pine floors, warm wood tones & PRESERVED PERIOD DETAILS create an INCREDIBLE HISTORIC ATMOSPHERE! Lovingly maintained! Updates include: a beautifully renovated primary bathroom, NEW METAL ROOF, WINDOWS, FURNACE, EXTERIOR PAINT & MORE! The main level offers an easy & FLOWING FLOORPLAN with a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen & half bath! The 2nd floor hosts 4 generous bedrooms & a home office! THE ATTACHED FULL BARN w/hay...WELCOME TO THISTLE FARM an AUTHENTIC & CHARMING COLONIAL! Wide pine floors, warm wood tones & PRESERVED PERIOD DETAILS create an INCREDIBLE HISTORIC ATMOSPHERE! Lovingly maintained! Updates include: a beautifully renovated primary bathroom, NEW METAL ROOF, WINDOWS, FURNACE, EXTERIOR PAINT & MORE! The main level offers an easy & FLOWING FLOORPLAN with a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen & half bath! The 2nd floor hosts 4 generous bedrooms & a home office! THE ATTACHED FULL BARN w/hay loft has a HEATED WOOD SHOP & stands ready for immediate use for bring your hobby & begin the next chapter! A large front yard stretches across the property! The house also abuts a hill, providing natural privacy & a picturesque backdrop! The backyard offers access to miles of trailed conservation land! Sugar maple trees on site! The town celebrates this home's history – Thistle Farm was once a restaurant & the recipe book still exists! A rare opportunity to own a piece of New England history!
  1. Listed by The Zur Attias Team • The Attias Group, LLC

Property Details for 280 West Acton Road

Town
Stow
Area
MA-Stow
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
12.00
Parking Spaces Total
12
LISTING UPDATED: 03/09/2026 12:43 PM

Property Details for 280 West Acton Road

StatusActive
MLS #73482696
Days on Market16
Taxes$14,593 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1790
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Attias Group, LLC, The Zur Attias Team
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Building Information for 280 West Acton Road

Stories-Year Built1790Building Size-Lot Size3.84 AC / 167,270 SF

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$6,016 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,800

Property Taxes

$1,216

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 280 West Acton Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 3112.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Center
  • High School: Nashoba
  • Middle School: Hale
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Sump Pump, 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Metal
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Barn, 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: Baseboard, Propane, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 280.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 16.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 225.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 208.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 22X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 260.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 150.0
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See attachments.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:000R20 P:012,776842
  • Assessments: $837,700
  • Book: 47202
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 280 West Acton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73482696

$989,000
Mar 31, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193453831

$552,500

+2.8% / yr

Mar 30, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70308229

$552,500
Feb 1, 2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70308229

Feb 1, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70308229

Dec 30, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70308229

$569,900
May 15, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30477956

$484,000
May 14, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89812821

$484,000

+7.1% / yr

Apr 13, 2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30477956

Apr 13, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30477956

Feb 12, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30477956

$525,000
Mar 18, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89813178

$390,000
Mar 18, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89813178

$390,000
Mar 18, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30178522

$390,000
Mar 18, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #50488460

$390,000
Jan 30, 1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30178522

Jan 30, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30178522

Jan 21, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #50488460

Dec 16, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50488460

$419,700
Aug 6, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30178522

$478,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73482696

$989,000
03/31/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193453831

$552,500

+2.8% / yr

03/30/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70308229

$552,500
02/01/2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70308229

02/01/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70308229

12/30/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70308229

$569,900
05/15/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30477956

$484,000
05/14/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89812821

$484,000

+7.1% / yr

04/13/2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30477956

04/13/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30477956

02/12/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30477956

$525,000
03/18/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89813178

$390,000
03/18/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89813178

$390,000
03/18/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30178522

$390,000
03/18/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #50488460

$390,000
01/30/1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30178522

01/30/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30178522

01/21/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #50488460

12/16/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50488460

$419,700
08/06/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30178522

$478,000

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

Public Records for 280 West Acton Road

Taxable ValueLand$378,000Additions$459,700Total$837,700
Tax Record2025$14,593 ($1,216 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,112 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,112 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt684 SqFtStories2Lot Size167,270 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790ZoningRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNSTOW M:000R-20 P:012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 West Acton Road

This home is within Nashoba School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Center School
PublicPK to 5

Hale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nashoba Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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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280 West Acton Road is a single family home for sale in Stow, MA 01775. This property was listed for sale on March 4, 2026 by The Attias Group, LLC, it's currently listed at $989,000. It has been on the market for a total of 16 days and was last sold on March 31, 2006. This listing's school district is Nashoba School District. Nearby schools include Center School, Hale Middle School and Nashoba Regional High School. 280 West Acton Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,112 sqft single family home built in 1790.

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