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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,265 sqft$250/sqft
8 Captain Handley Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$250/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

The perfect house for the discerning consumer who understands the value of cul de sac living within a great neighborhood. This superlatively designed & meticulously maintained Colonial has every amenity, including a fabulous design, to satisfy every family member. Do you have a passion for entertaining? Just wait until you experience the expansive & inviting open concept custom kitchen, family room, & sunlit dining room. Patio doors then invite you to a blissful mahogany deck overlooking a landscaped...The perfect house for the discerning consumer who understands the value of cul de sac living within a great neighborhood. This superlatively designed & meticulously maintained Colonial has every amenity, including a fabulous design, to satisfy every family member. Do you have a passion for entertaining? Just wait until you experience the expansive & inviting open concept custom kitchen, family room, & sunlit dining room. Patio doors then invite you to a blissful mahogany deck overlooking a landscaped gardeners delight. Specimen quality plantings abound w/ full fence for privacy, pergola, reflective water garden, & sprinkler system. Conservation trails are just a few houses away & ready for hiking. The second floor features four substantial bedrooms, two stunning updated baths including the master suite, & enormous closets everywhere! The finished lower level boasts numerous generous living areas, 2nd kitchen, & fantastic storage/pantry. Added bonus... The location is a commuters dream
  • Listed by: Linda Van Emburgh • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 06/19/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72146261

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 8 Captain Handley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,698 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,992 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3265.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: R.J.Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Interior 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
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet, Dining Area, Pantry, Wet bar, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Country Kitchen, Library, Play Room, Game Room, Home Office, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 204.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 28.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Low Flow Toilet
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Low Flow Toilet
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Low Flow Toilet,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 234.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Sunken
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 216.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 216.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 216.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Country Kitchen,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 18.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office 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
  • Disclosures: Including Work bench in Lower Level Work Shop. Including Bose Surround Sound System.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 306580
  • Assessments: $712,300
  • Book: 26852
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 8 Captain Handley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72146261

$815,000
Apr 19, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72146261

Apr 19, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72146261

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72146261

$815,000
04/19/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72146261

04/19/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72146261

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

Public Records for 8 Captain Handley Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,029,300Total-
Tax Record2025$17,652 ($1,471 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,992 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1997Year Renovated1997ZoningR108CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00C5 B:0010 L:0009

Schools near 8 Captain Handley 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

Merriam 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: 8 Captain Handley Road, Acton, MA 01720
$815,000
4
3,265
24,992
$815,000
4
2,592
$1,250,000
4
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24,710
$675,000
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