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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,092 sqft$565/sqft
42 Carlisle Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.17 acresLot Size
1743Year Built
$565/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tranquil country estate on 7.17 bucolic acres w/classic New England farmhouse, barn, gardens & fruit trees. Charming c.1743 Georgian saltbox built by Deacon John Heald, thoughtfully renovated and recently expanded by top local builder for modern living. Original dining room, parlor, kitchen fireplace with warming oven & front bedrooms with unique period details. Capturing the views of the rural landscape, the 1930's gambrel addition offers a great room, library nook, guest suite & office. Expansive...Tranquil country estate on 7.17 bucolic acres w/classic New England farmhouse, barn, gardens & fruit trees. Charming c.1743 Georgian saltbox built by Deacon John Heald, thoughtfully renovated and recently expanded by top local builder for modern living. Original dining room, parlor, kitchen fireplace with warming oven & front bedrooms with unique period details. Capturing the views of the rural landscape, the 1930's gambrel addition offers a great room, library nook, guest suite & office. Expansive 2005 addition of chef's kitchen open to 2-story breakfast area & sitting room w/ second stair access to large loft, updated primary suite & 2nd floor laundry. Restored barn includes open storage, 3+ stalls, and a radiant-heated stone silo for a private work retreat w/ sweeping views. A recreation haven w/ swimming pool, cabana, & private paddle tennis court. The 7.17 acres includes enough land for a buildable ANR lot & abuts conservation land w/ trail access. 1st showings 03-23-25.
  • Listed by: Abby White • LandVest, Inc., Concord
  • Listed by: Emerson White • LandVest, Inc., Concord
Listing closed: 06/11/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73347366

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc., Concord, Abby White; LandVest, Inc., Concord, Emerson White

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Property Information for 42 Carlisle Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $23,713 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Farm
  • Town: Acton
  • MLS Area: North Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton-North Acton, MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Farmhouse
  • Style: Garden, Antique, Farmhouse
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1743
  • Lot Size: 7.17 AC / 312,325 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 5092.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Single Family Type: Farm
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Home Office, Mud Room, Loft, Library, Bathroom, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Fenced Yard, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Paddock, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Farm, Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Wood
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Barn, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Barn, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 306.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood,Window Seat
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 112.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 180.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom1 Length: 18.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 252.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 589.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar
  • Family Room Length: 31.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 19.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 575.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Balcony - Interior,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Country Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 25.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 187.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 17.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Court is a raised paddle tennis court. Roof is a new cedar shingled roof (2024). Some photos show the old roof. Buyer to complete due diligence for subdividing the land.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:00B6 B:0012 L:0000,306219
  • Assessments: $1,422,500
  • Book: 1105
  • Lot: 12
  • Map: B6
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • HorseAmenities: Paddocks
  • Horse: Yes

Property History for 42 Carlisle Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73347366

$2,875,000
Apr 8, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73347366

Mar 30, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73347366

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73347366

$2,875,000
04/08/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73347366

03/30/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73347366

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

Public Records for 42 Carlisle Road

Taxable ValueLand$435,700Additions$981,100Total$1,416,800
Tax Record2025$24,298 ($2,025 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt5,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,092 SqFtStories2Lot Size269,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1743Year Renovated1743ZoningR10CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00B6 B:0012 L:0000

Schools near 42 Carlisle 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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This home: 42 Carlisle Road, Acton, MA 01720
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312,325
$1,400,000
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