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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,766 sqft
5 Baxter Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.64 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$212/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A wonderful cul de sac location in West Acton within walking distance to shops, schools and restaurants! Three bedroom split entry home with level lot, a new brick way , granite platform and rebuilt retaining wall. There is a one car garage ,rear deck and mature trees. The first floor has all hardwood in the main rooms. There is newer cabinetry with a butcher block counter on one wall of the kitchen. Off the dining room is a large unheated sunroom which could be converted to a first floor family...A wonderful cul de sac location in West Acton within walking distance to shops, schools and restaurants! Three bedroom split entry home with level lot, a new brick way , granite platform and rebuilt retaining wall. There is a one car garage ,rear deck and mature trees. The first floor has all hardwood in the main rooms. There is newer cabinetry with a butcher block counter on one wall of the kitchen. Off the dining room is a large unheated sunroom which could be converted to a first floor family room. The lower level houses laundry and utility, an office or "4th bedroom" plus a large front to back paneled family room. Arrange for an appointment as there will be NO OPEN houses. An exceptional value!
  • Listed by: Cherie Murra • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 02/16/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72077443

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$683,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Cherie Murra

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Cherie Murra

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Property Information for 5 Baxter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,896 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Style: Split Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,700 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1766.0
  • Color: blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Finished, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 130.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 80.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 72.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 8.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 286.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 90.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 156.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: washer and dryer as gift to buyer. New stainless gas 5 burner stove,refrigerator and hood being installed.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 309820
  • Assessments: $358,600
  • Book: 41269
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 920.0
  • Levels: Split Entry
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 5 Baxter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #589318873

$375,000

+0.6% / yr

Feb 16, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72077443

$375,000
Dec 22, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72077443

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #589318873

$375,000

+0.6% / yr

02/16/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72077443

$375,000
12/22/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72077443

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

Public Records for 5 Baxter Road

Taxable ValueLand$320,800Additions$315,500Total$636,300
Tax Record2025$10,913 ($909 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt954 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt954 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1967ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00F2B B:0072 L:0005

Schools near 5 Baxter 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
Paul P Gates Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

C.T. Douglas Elementary 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: 5 Baxter Road, Acton, MA 01720
$375,000
3
1,766
27,700
$475,000
4
2,752
20,633
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3
2,357
34,684
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5
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26,696
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2
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1,660
44,431

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