78 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
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OFF MARKET

78 Central St
Acton, MA 01720

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,075 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

$617,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,721/mo*
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$617,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,721/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,075 sqft
(on 0.44 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$618K
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-2.1%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$272K (+80%)
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 +80% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$612K
July 2026$625K
June 2026$623K
May 2026$635K
April 2026$622K
March 2026$617K
February 2026$596K
January 2026$588K
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
84 Central St, Acton, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$585,000
10/14/25
4
2
1,120
127 Main St, Acton, MA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$380,000
03/31/26
2
1
1,283
18 Lothrop Rd, Acton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$780,000
08/22/25
3
1.5
2,052
27 Tuttle Dr, Acton, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$950,000
05/29/26
3
2
2,382
15 Central St, Acton, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$820,000
07/31/26
3
1.5
2,108
203 Main St, Acton, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$780,000
06/18/26
3
2
1,740
101 Prospect St, Acton, MA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$745,000
10/29/25
3
2
1,729
71 Liberty St, Acton, MA
0.76
Single-Family Home
$515,000
03/05/26
4
1.5
1,405
169 Main St, Acton, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$725,000
01/09/26
3
2
2,514
116 Windsor Ave, Acton, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$910,000
02/13/26
4
2
2,245

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
84 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
0.03
$599,500
4
2
1,120
Off Market
108 Central St #108, Acton, MA 01720
0.14
-
2
1.5
1,140
Off Market
114 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
0.17
$763,000
4
2
1,880
Off Market
107 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
0.18
$1,131,600
3
2.5
2,787
Off Market
44 Tuttle Dr, Acton, MA 01720
0.18
$1,107,600
4
2.5
2,552
Off Market
29 Lothrop Rd, Acton, MA 01720
0.24
$961,000
4
2.5
2,268
Off Market
11 Anthem Way #12, Acton, MA 01720
0.28
$1,126,300
4
3.5
2,858
Off Market
10 Anthem Way #10, Acton, MA 01720
0.30
-
4
3.5
2,764
Off Market
10 Edgar Dr #10, Acton, MA 01720
0.30
-
4
3
2,578
Off Market
38 Central St, Acton, MA 01720
0.30
$1,001,400
4
2.5
2,238
Off Market
31 Martin St #28, Acton, MA 01720
0.31
-
4
3.5
2,456
Off Market
16 Prospect St, Acton, MA 01720
0.31
$1,077,600
3
2.5
2,356
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.44 acres
Living Area
1,075 sqft
Price/Sqft
$574

About this House

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.
78 Central St, Acton, MA 01720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,075 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $340,000 on Sep 28, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $617,500, with a rent estimate of $3,322/month.

Home Details for 78 Central St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 28, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$340,000
Jul 20, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$324,900
Apr 30, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$141,500

Market trends in Acton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$832K
$78.75KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$382
$4MoM
Available listings
74
4MoM

Around this home

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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 78 Central St

  • What is 78 Central St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 78 Central St in Acton, MA is $617,500.
  • What is the price history for 78 Central St?
    78 Central St in Acton, MA last sold for $340,000 in September 2017.
  • Is Acton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Acton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Acton?
    The median sale price in Acton is $832K. That is up $78.75K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 78 Central St?
    The lot at 78 Central St in Acton, MA is about 0.44 acres (19,166 sq ft).

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