257 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
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OFF MARKET

$967,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,880 sqft (on 0.41 acres)

257 Central St, Acton, MA 01720

Est. Refi. Payment $6,075/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 2, 2025 for $950,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$968K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+1.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$19K (+2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +50% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$969K
August 2026$973K
July 2026$972K
June 2026$955K
May 2026$954K
April 2026$947K
March 2026$949K
February 2026$957K
January 2026$943K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
22 Kinsley Rd, Acton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$931,000
09/29/25
4
2.5
2,450
342 Arlington St, Acton, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$858,000
10/17/25
4
3
1,922
349 Arlington St, Acton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$892,500
11/24/25
3
2.5
2,605
56 Windsor Ave, Acton, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
10/10/25
4
2.5
3,133
116 Windsor Ave, Acton, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$910,000
02/13/26
4
2
2,245
3 West Rd, Acton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$860,000
09/08/26
4
2.5
1,728
89 Windsor Ave, Acton, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$755,000
01/16/26
3
3
1,750
17 Cherry Ridge Rd, Acton, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$795,000
11/18/25
4
2.5
1,906
389 Arlington St, Acton, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$875,000
05/28/26
4
2
2,314
12 Joseph Reed Ln, Acton, MA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$1,265,000
05/21/26
4
2.5
2,998

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3 Flannery Way #3, Acton, MA 01720
0.02
-
3
2.5
2,266
Off Market
270 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
0.05
$1,030,400
5
3.5
3,244
Off Market
242 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
0.09
$388,400
2
1
962
Off Market
240 Central St #240, Acton, MA 01720
0.09
-
2
1
907
Off Market
250 Arlington St #A, Acton, MA 01720
0.13
-
2
1
1,092
Off Market
56 Windsor Ave, Acton, MA 01720
0.12
$1,013,000
4
2.5
3,133
Off Market
255 Arlington St #12A, Acton, MA 01720
0.13
$415,000
2
1.5
1,058
For Sale
285 Central St #285, Acton, MA 01720
0.14
$410,000
2
1.5
768
Recently Sold
11 Church St, Acton, MA 01720
0.11
$970,200
3
2
2,044
Off Market
608 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720
0.12
$889,100
4
1.5
2,470
Off Market
542 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720
0.17
$692,400
3
1
1,259
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1799
0.41 acre lot
3,880 sqft
$249/sqft
Attached Garage

About this House

What's unique:Stone wallsGarden bedsSpacious family roomPrivate groundsHall bathBeautifully crafted cabinetry
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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $967,500, with a rent estimate of $4,854/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 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

Home Details for 257 Central St

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

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

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jun 11 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Acton
School Information
Jr High / Middle School: Rj GreyHigh School: Abrhs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3880 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.41 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73376202Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3110

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingHighway AccessPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 2, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73376202
Sold
$950,000
May 29, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73376202
Contingent
$899,900
May 16, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73376202
Listed For Sale
$899,900
Jun 26, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$795,000
May 17, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$795,000

Market trends in Acton

Last updated August 2026
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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.
  • Varun A.
    "most dog owners are friendly and they talk about their dogs. I also see groups of people each with their dogs."
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    "It went from a farmer's / blue collar town in the 80s to a wannabe Concord / yuppie town. sonce there are so many garden-style apartments it will always be a mix of upper middle-class and regular-income people. Excellent schools and well maintained, but the yuppies can be an annoying presence."
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  • Gustavo A.
    "I lived here for 10 years and I really like the school systems and how we can disconnect from the city and have some peace. "
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  • Mary
    "This town is great! Lots of sidewalks, a few parks, access to the commuter rail to get in and out of Boston. Close to historical locations that are good places for a day off, tons of space to walk around, and good educations!"
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  • Valerie F.
    "Nothing bad. It’s great here with dogs. Everyone is pretty much dog friendly. Acton is a great town for children and pets. "
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  • Ashutosh M.
    "Nice. Neighborhood. Lot of family with Kids. Makes it ideal for families with kids from 4 to 18 years of age"
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  • Ashutosh M.
    "Good fun area and good school district. Has public gardens and play areas. Trader Joe for groceries, good small restaurants. Good overall town"
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  • Dagreeny1
    "We have lived in this neighborhood for the past two year and really enjoy the development. It has a very nice pool, gym and community center. It also has sidewalks, a bike trail and hiking trails very close by. You can walk to a Mexican restaurant and a grocery store."
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  • Valerie F.
    "Expensive but I love the town. it has everything to offer. very safe and amazing school system. Clean, roads are well maintained and there's Trader Joe's in town, Starbucks and a handful of grocery stores including Talbots, Loft and Staples. lts great for biking and has a rail trail. "
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  • Victor G.
    "There are many families here and great schools. It may be a little quiet and boring as kids approach teenage years."
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  • Ash D. G.
    "It’s very dog friendly with trails and parks and many dog owners around. Many stores have water bowls outside of them."
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  • Am4585b
    "It is a great town, but it is very quiet and requires a car. Some growth in places to go. the kind of town where the cows outnumber the people."
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  • Am4585b
    "great access to route 2. commuting south to the mass pike and east to boston works great. beyond that is a long commute."
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  • Christopher J.
    "This is Acton. If you have children, it is one of the best towns you could possibly live in. For a middle to upper middle class family, the suburban American Dream is found in Acton. "
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  • Andy a. a.
    "i enjoy living in Acton because it is quiet and friendly and close to shops and restaurants....good school system too. "
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  • Ashutosh M.
    "Awesome community to live in. Living here since 4 years now. Housing prices are up almost 40% since then. "
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  • jimod2000
    "We raised our three kids here in Indian Village, a neighborhood in Acton. Nice place to live and a safe place to raise a family. We have great schools; check out the reports in major publication. It is a sports town with a full sports program throughout the school system."
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  • Jack B.
    "Conveniently located between 128 and 495, with super-easy public transportation that brings you right to both Cambridge and Boston, Acton is ideal for couples and families. It's an upscale community with recreational opportunities galore, as well as fine restaurants and shopping at not one but three shopping malls within a 25-minute drive. Money Magazine rated Acton #16 among the best small towns nationally. Housing prices are only a little more than the median for the metro Boston area, but considering the ample space, easy commute, and low crime, Acton is still a bargain by Massachusetts standards."
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Frequently asked questions about 257 Central St

  • What is 257 Central St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 257 Central St in Acton, MA is $967,500.
  • What is the price history for 257 Central St?
    257 Central St in Acton, MA last sold for $950,000 in September 2025.
  • Is Acton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Acton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Acton?
    Residents describe Acton, MA as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Acton, MA.
  • Does 257 Central St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 257 Central St in Acton, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 257 Central St?
    The lot at 257 Central St in Acton, MA is about 0.41 acres (17,816 sq ft).

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