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Middlesex
471 Massachusetts Avenue
$699,900
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471 Massachusetts Avenue

Acton, MA 01720
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
4,968 Ft²
$1,282,517
RealtyHop Estimate
83.24%
Since May 1, 2005
National-US
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About This Property

Old Tavern Farm--one of Acton's original Hosmer houses. Built before 1745, then expanded into a tavern.  This "Hosmer House" has been lovingly maintained and is sited on almost an acre of formal gardens. Many period features remain. Near top-rated schools.
Unit Size
4,968 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.89 acres
Price per sqft
$141
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$820
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1740

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #70151285)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 18, 2025 Sold
Sold
May 7, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Apr 30, 2025 Listed $1,260,000
Listed
Step into a piece of Acton’s history, reimagined for modern life. This exceptional antique home features wide pine floors, rich millwork, and nine fireplaces—two with rare beehive ovens—blended with seamless updates. The kitchen offers a vaulted ceiling, honed granite, a gas fireplace, island, and chef’s dual-fuel range. The attached carriage house has been transformed into a stunning great room with soaring ceilings and a full wet bar with island seating. All bathrooms have been beautifully renovated with timeless style. Outside, a private oasis awaits with a heated saltwater pool with waterfall, bluestone patio, deck with sunken firepit, and terraced flat lawns all fenced-in for privacy. A sizable mudroom, laundry room, storage, and detached, heated two-car garage for convenience. Perfectly positioned between Acton’s top schools and vibrant West Acton Village, this home offers the grace and character of a historic property with the comfort, style, and livability of a modern retreat.
Apr 15, 2005 Sold
Sold
Feb 28, 2005 Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton $699,900
Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Acton
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1740
  • Effective Year Built: 1740
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 1
  • 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: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 12

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 39,104
  • Total Building Area: 5,112
  • Gross Building Area: 8,864
  • Building Area: 5,112
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 5,112
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000898
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Acton-Boxborough Regional School District
  • School Tax School District: ACTN-BOXBORO SD
  • Census Tract: 363202

Geography

  • Parcel: ACTO M:00F2 B:0106 L:0000
  • Block: 106
  • Municipality: ACTON
  • Latitude: 42.476
  • Longitude: -71.4618

    Address

  • Full Address: 471 Massachusetts Ave
  • Address - House Number: 471
  • Address - Street Name: Massachusetts
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Acton
  • Carrier Code: C002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2932
  • Zip Code: 01720

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,711,500
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2024

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1533
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 81
  • Final Value: 1,222,637
  • High Value: 1,410,140
  • Low Value: 1,035,135

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,026,700
  • Assessed Land Value: $285,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $741,200

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 15, 2005
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00075702
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 19, 2003
  • Previous Sale Amount: $652,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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When was property at 471 Massachusetts Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 471 Massachusetts Avenue was built in 1740 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $699,900.
How much is this home worth?
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