188 Main St
Acton, MA 01720
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,498 sqft (on 0.29 acres)
$767,300
as of Jul 7, 2026
$767,300
as of Jul 7, 2026
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,498 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Get ready to fall in love with this charming dormered cape in South Acton. This lovely home is located close to Acton's award-winning schools and the commuter rail for easy access to Boston. Retail shopping and restaurants, abundant walking trails, and shopping are all close by. Move to Acton and take advantage of all these amenities, plus Nara Park for swimming, camp, and sunset concerts in summer. The home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a remodeled kitchen and many updates. The deck off the sun room is perfect for grilling, and the deep back yard is built for summer fun. All four bedrooms are generously proportioned. The master bedroom is a 2-room suite. You'll feel right at home with solid maple kitchen cabinets and hardwood floors upstairs and down, plus a fireplaced living room and a large basement that offers plenty of storage. With a lovely den that doubles as a guest bedroom, and a cheery sun room, this house is perfect for a growing family.
188 Main St, Acton, MA 01720 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,498 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $444,700 on Jul 31, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $767,300, with a rent estimate of $3,893/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 188 Main St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard, Other, OilCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Baseboard |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Office, Sun Room |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherPorch |
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 4 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1940 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.29 acres |
Price History for 188 Main St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/31/2014 | $444,700 | Sold | N/A |
| 06/06/2014 | $449,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 05/31/2014 | $449,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/01/2005 | $429,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/16/2000 | $295,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/30/1993 | $180,000 | 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 | $9,645 |
| Assessment | $562,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 188 Main St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $780,000 | 06/18/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,740 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $585,000 | 10/14/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,120 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $745,000 | 10/29/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,729 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $725,000 | 01/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,514 | |
0.58 | Single-Family Home | $379,000 | 12/19/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,984 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $826,000 | 03/19/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,046 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $775,000 | 03/26/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,112 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $562,000 | 09/22/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,268 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $655,000 | 11/13/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,512 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $780,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,052 |
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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
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