78 Central St
Acton, MA 01720
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,075 sqft (on 0.44 acres)
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,075 sqft
(on 0.44 acres)
Local Information
© Google
-- mins to
Description
Charming Cape in the West Acton area, offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Spacious living room completed with a firewood fireplace and hardwoods floors throughout the first floor. Enclosed porch leads you to the eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel gas stove and dishwasher (2016), There is an abundance of natural light and appealing improvements such as a replaced roof in 2015, hot water tank in 2014, new chimney liner and cap in 2014, vinyl windows and furnace in 2007 efficient gas heating and public town water. Enjoy the water views and the beautiful sunsets from your back yard surrounded by conservation land. Short distance to access many shops, live music, art gallery, Pilates/yoga classes, playground, restaurants, post office, bank, S. Acton commuter rail, seasonal farmer's market and more...not to mention the top rated Acton-Boxborough school system. This is a great opportunity to be part of the West Acton community. Home and detached garage are being sold in as is condition.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info
Home Details for 78 Central St
|
|---|
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1 |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6 |
|
|---|
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood |
|
|---|
Year Built Year Built: 1952 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod |
|
|---|
Units in Building: 1 |
|
|---|
Lot Area: 0.44 acres |
Price History for 78 Central St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2017 | $340,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 07/20/2017 | $324,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/30/1997 | $141,500 | Sold | N/A |
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,265 |
| Assessment | $481,900 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 78 Central St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $585,000 | 10/14/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,120 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $670,000 | 07/02/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,380 | |
0.58 | Single-Family Home | $380,000 | 03/31/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,283 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $780,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,052 | |
0.60 | Single-Family Home | $835,000 | 06/26/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,671 | |
0.56 | Single-Family Home | $745,000 | 10/29/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,729 | |
0.76 | Single-Family Home | $515,000 | 03/05/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,405 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $725,000 | 01/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,514 | |
0.58 | Single-Family Home | $760,000 | 07/11/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,458 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $910,000 | 02/13/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,245 |
Nearby homes
Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 78 Central St.
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.
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
Apartments for Rent
Explore by feature
Homes for sale near 78 Central St
Off Market Homes Near 78 Central St
Homes for rent near 78 Central St
78 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,075 sqft single-family home built in 1952. This property is not currently available for sale. 78 Central St was last sold on Sep 28, 2017 for $340,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 78 Central St is $631,600.

