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4 beds2,626 sqft$242/sqft
8 Fernwood Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$242/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gracious, and expansive, this much loved family home with many updates is in one of Acton's prime neighborhoods. The dramatic entrance leads to a wide hallway with two coat closets. There are hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor and central air for summer comfort. The updated eat in kitchen has a new stove, microwave, counters, sink, faucet and tile. The family bath and master bath are both remodeled and the half bath has plumbing for a previous shower and includes the laundry. The...Gracious, and expansive, this much loved family home with many updates is in one of Acton's prime neighborhoods. The dramatic entrance leads to a wide hallway with two coat closets. There are hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor and central air for summer comfort. The updated eat in kitchen has a new stove, microwave, counters, sink, faucet and tile. The family bath and master bath are both remodeled and the half bath has plumbing for a previous shower and includes the laundry. The large,bright living room has a picture window to the front and opens to the elegant dining room to make this a perfect entertaining space. There are four bedrooms on the main floor, one is currently used as an office. The huge downstairs family room has wall to wall carpet, a wood burning stove and a slider to a patio and the private back yard. There is another home office on this floor. Easy access to Rt 2 and Acton commuter rail, and first class schools, make this the perfect location.
  • Listed by: Frances Anderton-Denby • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 08/08/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72509824

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 8 Fernwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,766 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Style: Split Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,498 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2626.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: R J Gray
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Home Office
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 187.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Low Flow Toilet,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Low Flow Toilet,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 520.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 26.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 228.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 266.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Brand new septic system is complete.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00G3 B:0210 L:0000,311738
  • Assessments: $504,200
  • Book: 1160
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: 0
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • 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: 1

Property History for 8 Fernwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72509824

$635,500
Jun 22, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72509824

Jun 22, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72509824

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72509824

$635,500
06/22/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72509824

06/22/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72509824

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

Public Records for 8 Fernwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$315,900Additions$473,400Total$789,300
Tax Record2025$13,536 ($1,128 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,676 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,676 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,498 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1972ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00G3 B:0210 L:0000

Schools near 8 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: 8 Fernwood Road, Acton, MA 01720
$635,500
4
2,626
22,498
$450,000
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