Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,402 sqft
79 Charter Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.75 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$354/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location, location, location! Renovated single-family steps from top-rated Acton-Boxborough High, RJ Grey Jr High, two primary schools, KinderCare daycare, and Stop & Shop—all along the same road. Easy access to Route 2. Set on a scenic lot framed by stone walls and nature, this home blends classic charm with modern updates. New appliances (2025) include refrigerator, dishwasher, and induction range. Interior renovations (2023) include modern kitchen and restroom w/ new vanities, chimney, recessed...Location, location, location! Renovated single-family steps from top-rated Acton-Boxborough High, RJ Grey Jr High, two primary schools, KinderCare daycare, and Stop & Shop—all along the same road. Easy access to Route 2. Set on a scenic lot framed by stone walls and nature, this home blends classic charm with modern updates. New appliances (2025) include refrigerator, dishwasher, and induction range. Interior renovations (2023) include modern kitchen and restroom w/ new vanities, chimney, recessed lighting, sleek countertops, filtered instant hot water, new sink, fresh paint. New basement (2025) offers home theater/playroom with interior stairs and bulkhead walkout. Radiant heat in family room and mudroom (2017). Stunning great room with beamed cathedral ceilings and French doors to deck & bluestone patio. Fireplaced living, formal dining, casual dining w/ bay window, private office. Updated baths + spacious primary suite, 2018 AC and UV Air Purifier, 2017 boiler, 2 fireplaces & more!
  • Listed by: Guoqing Fu • East Coast Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 03/19/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73472266

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Median sold price

$1,205,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

101.6%

Acton, MA

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Property Information for 79 Charter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,056 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • MLS Area: West Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton-West Acton, MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.75 AC / 32,847 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3402.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Acton-Boxborough
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
  • 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: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Window Seat, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Pendant, Storage, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Home Office, Mud Room, Sun Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Invisible Fence, Solar Powered Area Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Invisible Fence, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Solar Powered Area Lighting, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 258.527777777
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.666666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.916666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 181.145833333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.416666666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 142.826388888
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.083333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.916666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.659722222
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.416666666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.583333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 33.055555555
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cabinets - Upgraded,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.666666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.083333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 61.249999999
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Double Vanity,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.166666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.5
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 56.25
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Double Vanity,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.5
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.5
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 178.847222222
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.166666666
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.583333333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 366.222222222
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Recessed Lighting,Decorative Molding
  • Family Room Length: 21.333333333
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 17.166666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 108.243055555
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 9.083333333
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.916666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 5'7"X3'9"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 206.25
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.75
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 152.513888888
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Office Length: 13.166666666
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 11.583333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Newly renovated in 2023. Finished basement with bulkhead walkout in 2025.Great room added in 2006. Home was extensively renovated & expanded in 1997.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 308304
  • Assessments: $936,200
  • Book: 1605
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R-2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 79 Charter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73472266

$1,205,000—
Feb 3, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73472266

—
Feb 3, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73472266

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73472266

$1,205,000
02/03/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73472266

—
02/03/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73472266

—

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

Public Records for 79 Charter Road

Taxable ValueLand$324,500Additions$611,700Total$936,200
Tax Record2025$16,056 ($1,338 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,652 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,652 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,847 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00E3 B:0092 L:0000

Schools near 79 Charter 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
Merriam 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: 79 Charter Road, Acton, MA 01720
$1,205,000
4
3,402
32,847
$306,000
4
2,295
80,000
–
3
2.5
2,541
90,890
$185,000
3
2
1,485
20,835
$640,000
3
1,464
20,250
$1,307,580
4
3,534
20,050

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