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280 W Acton Road
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Sold on Jun 10, 2026

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Photo of 280 W Acton Road
Photo of 280 W Acton Road
$957,000
● House - Off Market

280 W Acton Road

Stow, MA 01775
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,112 Ft²
$6,073
Est. Monthly

About This Property

WELCOME TO THISTLE FARM an AUTHENTIC & CHARMING COLONIAL! Wide pine floors, warm wood tones & PRESERVED PERIOD DETAILS create an INCREDIBLE HISTORIC ATMOSPHERE! Lovingly maintained! Updates include: a beautifully renovated primary bathroom, NEW METAL ROOF, WINDOWS, FURNACE, EXTERIOR PAINT & MORE! The main level offers an easy & FLOWING FLOORPLAN with a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen & half bath! The 2nd floor hosts 4 generous bedrooms & a home office! THE ATTACHED FULL BARN w/hay loft has a HEATED WOOD SHOP & stands ready for immediate use for bring your hobby & begin the next chapter! A large front yard stretches across the property! The house also abuts a hill, providing natural privacy & a picturesque backdrop! THE BACKYARD OFFERS ACCESS TO MILES OF TRAILED CONSERVATION LAND! Sugar maple trees on site! The town celebrates this home's history – Thistle Farm was once a restaurant & the recipe book still exists! A rare opportunity to own a piece of New England history!
Unit Size
3,112 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
3.84 acres
Price per sqft
$318
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,216
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1790

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #73482696)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 10, 2026 Sold
Premium
Sold
Apr 28, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Mar 4, 2026 Listed by The Attias Group, LLC $989,000
Listed by The Attias Group, LLC
Mar 31, 2006 Sold
Premium
Sold
Dec 30, 2005 Listed by The Attias Group, LLC $569,900
Listed by The Attias Group, LLC
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1790
  • Effective Year Built: 1790
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 27
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 684
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 167,270
  • Total Building Area: 3,112
  • Gross Building Area: 3,828
  • Building Area: 3,112
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,112
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000003840
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Nashoba School District
  • Census Tract: 323102

Zoning

  • Zoning: R

Geography

  • Account Number: R-20 000012
  • Parcel: STOW M:000R-20 P:012
  • Municipality: STOW
  • Latitude: 42.4569
  • Longitude: -71.4922

    Address

  • Full Address: 280 W Acton Rd
  • Address - House Number: 280
  • Street Direction: W
  • Address - Street Name: Acton
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Stow
  • Carrier Code: R002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3100
  • Zip Code: 01775

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,203,200

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1565
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 902,853
  • High Value: 1,044,201
  • Low Value: 761,504

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $709,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $365,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $343,400

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 31, 2006
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00056493
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 14, 2001
  • Previous Sale Amount: $484,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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About Middlesex

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$810,000

Sale Price/ft²

$439

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

55

Average Home Size

2698 ft²

Average Home Age

64.7 years

Currently For Sale

3150 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73482696

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 280 West Acton Road built and last sold?
The property at 280 West Acton Road was built in 1790 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $552,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 280 West Acton Road is $983,882.
What are some comparable homes to 280 West Acton Road?
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