257 Central St
Acton, MA 01720
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,880 sqft (on 0.41 acres)
$954,700
as of Jul 7, 2026
$954,700
as of Jul 7, 2026
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,880 sqft
(on 0.41 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Located in vibrant West Acton, steps from charming shops, cafes, brew pubs and the scenic commuter rail to Boston and Cambridge. This renovated and expanded Antique home c.1799 with an authentic attached post & beam barn, seamlessly blends historic character with the convenience of todays lifestyle. High ceilings and wide pine floors throughout. The cooks kitchen, central to the main entertaining spaces, boasts beautifully crafted cabinetry, a large island with a handsome solid wood surface and a farmhouse sink. Close by is the utility room with laundry and pantry storage. Retreat to the spacious family room with fireplace. Dual staircases lead to the second floor where there are four bedrooms, including a primary suite with a zen bathroom, study nook and hall bath. The finished walk out lower level with two family/game room leads to the bucolic private grounds with stone walls, patio with built in fireplace, garden beds, your own orchard and much more!
257 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,880 sqft single-family home built in 1799. It last sold for $950,000 on Sep 2, 2025 (6% above the $899,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2015 with an asking price of $3,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 23, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $954,700, with a rent estimate of $5,120/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Attached Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 257 Central St
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Radon Remediation System,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3880 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas OvenAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: First FloorRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Storm Window(s)Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Wood, Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Wood, Tile |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, PatioOther Structures: Barn/StableExterior: Porch, Patio, Barn/Stable, Stone WallFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite |
Parking & Garage Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Barn,Off Street,Stone/Gravel |
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Private Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 3110Finished Area (below surface): 770 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1799 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Antique |
Building Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 309738 |
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Price List Price: $899,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Jun 11 2025 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Acton |
School Information Jr High / Middle School: Rj GreyHigh School: Abrhs |
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Building Area Building Area: 3880 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.41 acres |
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Contingencies: Pending P&S |
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BasementMls Number: 73376202Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3110 |
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Public TransportationShoppingHighway AccessPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station |
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Michele Friedler Team, (617) 877-8177
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Bought with: Christian Iantosca Team, (617) 543-0501, Arborview Realty Inc., (617) 522-2421
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73376202
Price History for 257 Central St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/02/2025 | $950,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #73376202 |
| 05/29/2025 | $899,900 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73376202 |
| 05/16/2025 | $899,900 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73376202 |
| 06/26/2020 | $795,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/17/2020 | $795,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/11/2020 | $795,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/27/2019 | $256,258 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/23/2016 | $4,200 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 04/28/2015 | $3,800 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 04/18/2015 | $3,800 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 05/22/2014 | $3,500 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/16/2014 | $3,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 05/16/2014 | $3,500 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/15/2014 | $3,500 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 03/06/2006 | $450,000 | 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 | $14,457 |
| Assessment | $843,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 257 Central St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.31 | Single-Family Home | $930,000 | 09/22/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,622 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $931,000 | 09/29/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,450 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $858,000 | 10/17/25 | 4 | 3 | 1,922 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $892,500 | 11/24/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,605 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $1,260,000 | 10/10/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,133 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $910,000 | 02/13/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,245 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $785,000 | 08/07/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,716 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $755,000 | 01/16/26 | 3 | 3 | 1,750 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $795,000 | 11/18/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
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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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