101 Main St
Acton, MA 01720
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,806 sqft (on 0.46 acres)
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,806 sqft
(on 0.46 acres)
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Description
Dont miss the opportunity to own a piece of Acton history! This beautiful property was the childhood home of Caroll Spinney, who played Big Bird & Oscar on Sesame Street. Built in 1890 & lovingly updated over the years, this Colonial-style home retains much of its original charm. Filled with light, gorgeous hardwood floors, & unique details like the antique fireplace in the kitchen, this home is one-of-a-kind. On the main level, youll find the living room, family room, kitchen, & fully enclosed porch with sliding glass doors to the backyard. The beautiful kitchen features handsome wood cabinetry, pantry, & a new dishwasher installed in 2021. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs, including the main suite. The separate barn/carriage house makes a great workshop or storage area. Situated on a generous half-acre lot, located within one of the best school systems in MA, & walking distance to South Acton commuter rail stop, come fall in love with this home!
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Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 101 Main St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, OilHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2 |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood |
Pool Pool |
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Year Built Year Built: 1890 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.46 acres |
Price History for 101 Main St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/08/2022 | $600,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #72983598 |
| 05/25/2022 | $575,000 | Pending | RE/MAX International #72983598 |
| 05/25/2022 | $575,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #72983598 |
| 05/18/2022 | $575,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #72983598 |
| 06/14/2018 | $455,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/05/2018 | $455,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 04/02/2018 | $455,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 03/19/2018 | $455,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/16/2018 | $455,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/14/2017 | $455,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/13/2017 | $455,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 09/01/2017 | $455,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/16/2017 | $458,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/12/2017 | $460,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 05/25/2007 | $340,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Acton
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$595K
$52.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$374
$20MoM
Available listings
81
14MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $9,316 |
| Assessment | $543,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Homeowner tools
Estimated monthly rent$4,380/mo
Homes for rent near 101 Main St
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Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.19 | Single-Family Home | $750,000 | 08/26/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,904 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $525,000 | 06/27/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,688 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $380,000 | 03/31/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,283 | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $950,000 | 07/30/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,013 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $379,000 | 12/19/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,984 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $562,000 | 09/22/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,268 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $725,000 | 01/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,514 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $826,000 | 03/19/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,046 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $950,000 | 08/11/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,591 | |
0.89 | Single-Family Home | $624,000 | 03/31/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,538 |
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What Locals Say about Acton
At least 97 Trulia users voted on each feature.
95 % Say car is needed
90 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say it's dog friendly
85 % Say there's holiday spirit
82 % Say kids play outside
81 % Say there's wildlife
73 % Say people would walk alone at night
71 % Say yards are well-kept
69 % Say it's quiet
66 % Say neighbors are friendly
64 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
47 % Say there are community events
46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
38 % Say streets are well-lit
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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101 Main St, Acton, MA 01720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,806 sqft single-family home built in 1890. This property is not currently available for sale. 101 Main St was last sold on Jul 8, 2022 for $600,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 101 Main St is $721,900.

