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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,028 sqft

5 Fernwood Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.99 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$211/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lovely 8 room, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath raised ranch in most attractive setting. Nearly an acre of landscaped grounds, including woods. Home is nicely situated well back from the road, in a quiet desirable "Woods" neighborhood. One owner for the last 35 years. Air conditioning built in, new roof, ridge and soffit vents in 2011. GE home generator operates automatically on natural gas. New septic and leaching field in 2018. Screened porch off the kitchen, and over sized 2 car garage complete this home. Now...Lovely 8 room, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath raised ranch in most attractive setting. Nearly an acre of landscaped grounds, including woods. Home is nicely situated well back from the road, in a quiet desirable "Woods" neighborhood. One owner for the last 35 years. Air conditioning built in, new roof, ridge and soffit vents in 2011. GE home generator operates automatically on natural gas. New septic and leaching field in 2018. Screened porch off the kitchen, and over sized 2 car garage complete this home. Now is the time to make it your own with TLC updates and more. Professionally cleaned through out.
  • Listed by: Joan Meyer • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 11/16/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72401189
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$989,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

104.6%

Acton, MA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
1,762
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
$1,070,000 | 9 Lilac Court, Acton, MA 01720
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1,800
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
$1,000,000 | 22 Robinwood Road, Acton, MA 01720
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2,208
Square Feet
0.64
Acres
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4

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Sold 12/19/25

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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,040,000 | 3 Hawthorne Street, Acton, MA 01720
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$900,000 | 95 Concord Road, Acton, MA 01720
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Bedrooms
2,226
Square Feet
0.60
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and large tree
1/25
7

$989,000

Sold 04/22/25

4
Bedrooms
2,238
Square Feet
0.62
Acres
a house view with a garden space
1/28
8

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Sold 07/10/25

4
Bedrooms
2,248
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/43
9

$1,100,000

Sold 06/23/25

4
Bedrooms
2,272
Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Joan Meyer

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Lilia R. Flores

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Property Information for 5 Fernwood Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,897 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 0.99 AC / 42,941 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2028.0
  • Color: yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Abrjhs
  • Neighborhood: Brucewood Estates

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • 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, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bedroom
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 36.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Low Flow Toilet
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 81.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Low Flow Toilet
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate,Low Flow Toilet,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 204.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 294.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Property consists of 2 parcels,Lots 7 and 7A. taxes and assessments for the two combined. Dishwasher- not plumbed,one burner of stove does not work.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00G3 B:0195 L:0000,311722
  • Assessments: $467,100
  • Block: 195
  • Book: 0
  • Map: G3
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: R2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 151.00
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Fernwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72401189

$428,000—
Oct 1, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72401189

—
Sep 26, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72401189

$428,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72401189

$428,000
10/01/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72401189

—
09/26/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72401189

$428,000

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

Public records

5 Fernwood Road

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,300 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,300 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

31,675 SqFt

Schools near 5 Fernwood 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: 5 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 01720
$428,000
4
2,028
42,941
$586,000
4
2,239
37,382
–
–
–
–
11,266
–
–
–
–
22,136
$996,501
4
2,866
254,676
$732,000
3
1,642
23,227

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Joan Meyer

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