81 School St, Acton, MA 01720
OFF MARKET

81 School St
Acton, MA 01720

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,800 sqft (on 0.49 acres)

$908,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,436/mo*
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$908,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,436/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,800 sqft
(on 0.49 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$908K
Since last month
Decreased$29K (-3.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$59K (-6.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$662K (+270.3%)
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 +38% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$907K
July 2026$936K
June 2026$925K
May 2026$937K
April 2026$913K
March 2026$947K
February 2026$936K
January 2026$897K
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
86 School St, Acton, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$379,000
12/19/25
4
1.5
1,984
75 School St, Acton, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$683,000
07/14/26
3
1.5
1,604
1 Vanderbelt Rd, Acton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$910,000
05/29/26
6
3
2,358
8 Laurel Ct, Acton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,155,000
12/19/25
3
2.5
3,108
74 Main St, Acton, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$750,000
08/26/25
4
2
1,904
4 Redwood Rd, Acton, MA
0.71
Single-Family Home
$465,000
12/15/25
4
3
1,762
15 Central St, Acton, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$820,000
07/31/26
3
1.5
2,108
169 Main St, Acton, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$725,000
01/09/26
3
2
2,514
21 Vanderbelt Rd, Acton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$825,000
06/30/26
4
1.5
2,337
127 Main St, Acton, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$380,000
03/31/26
2
1
1,283

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
75 School St, Acton, MA 01720
0.03
$683,000
3
1.5
1,604
Recently Sold
86 School St, Acton, MA 01720
0.04
$379,000
4
1.5
1,984
Recently Sold
71 School St #71, Acton, MA 01720
0.05
$500,000
2
2
1,477
Recently Sold
8 Piper Rd, Acton, MA 01720
0.14
$959,700
3
2
2,013
Off Market
106 Audubon Dr #106, Acton, MA 01720
0.11
-
2
2
2,060
Off Market
108 School St, Acton, MA 01720
0.15
$1,229,400
4
3
3,613
Off Market
110 Audubon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
0.12
$590,900
2
2
1,957
Off Market
49-51 School St, Acton, MA 01720
0.16
-
4
2
2,248
Off Market
20 High St, Acton, MA 01720
0.16
$673,300
3
2
1,580
Off Market
128 Audubon Dr #128, Acton, MA 01720
0.15
$585,000
2
2
1,800
Recently Sold
126 Audubon Dr #126, Acton, MA 01720
0.15
$612,000
2
2
1,945
For Sale
72 River St #72, Acton, MA 01720
0.17
$649,999
3
2.5
1,602
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 81 School St.
  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1843
Lot Size
0.49 acres
Living Area
2,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$324
Parking
Garage

About this House

Located in the South Acton Historic District, originally built to house a factory overseer, these homes and two others nearbyare the only Cape Cod cottages in the Greek Revival Form in this area. Eight foot beamed ceilings with wainscotting along with built ins and origianl detail. Natural light. Oak and pine floors,country kitchen,gas stove. Within walking distacne to the train station and Great Hill Conservation Area. Two car detached garage with loft. Lovely yard with terraced garden..Simpley charming!
81 School St, Acton, MA 01720 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,800 sqft single-family home built in 1843. It last sold for $245,000 on Jun 4, 1999. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $908,100, with a rent estimate of $4,767/month.

Home Details for 81 School St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, WoodGardenLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1843Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.49 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 27, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$400,000
Mar 11, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$400,000
Jun 4, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$245,000
Dec 29, 1989
Source: N/A
Sold
$183,000

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 81 School St

  • What is 81 School St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 81 School St in Acton, MA is $908,100.
  • What is the price history for 81 School St?
    81 School St in Acton, MA last sold for $245,000 in June 1999.
  • 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.
  • Does 81 School St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 81 School St in Acton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 81 School St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 81 School St in Acton, MA has in-unit laundry.

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