Introduction
Welcome to Acton, Massachusetts

Acton, Massachusetts, located 25 miles northwest of Boston has retained much of its rural New England character as it has developed into one of the region’s most desirable towns to live in. With its rich historical connections as its roots, Acton has grown into a town that provides something for everyone - historical buildings, stone walled, tree lined country roads, plus local and regional school systems that are ranked among the top in the state. As a community, Acton offers a full range of services including an energetic town government, a nationally recognized police department, top-of-the-line libraries, and a dedicated fire department.

Hiking throughout the conservation lands of Acton, which incorporate over 1,650 acres of protected terrain, is among the favorite activities of both locals and tourists.  Other favorites include shows at the community theaters, the Science and Discovery Museum as well as Nara Park, a beach and day camp area used for fishing, field athletics, and its playground areas.

Acton provides a comprehensive range of properties including condominiums, 55+ communities, single- and multi-family homes, antique properties, and new construction.  All of which are in easy reach of the area’s main transportation links (Routes 2, 495, 128 and commuter rail) – making Acton an ideal place for anyone to call home.



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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 19,409
Population Density 956 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 9,735
Male Population 9,673
Median Age 38.94 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 80%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE 9 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College REGIS COLLEGE
Distance to REGIS COLLEGE 11 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 7,104
Family Households 5,314
Average Family Size 3.27
Average Household Income $150,952
Median Household Income $112,280
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 80%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.03
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.47
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.57
Murder Risk (County) 0.22
Rape Risk (County) 0.53
Robbery Risk 0.41
Assault Risk (County) 0.66
Property Risk (County) 0.49
Burglary Risk (County) 0.48
Larceny Risk (County) 0.53
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.59

Environment

Average July High Temperature 82.7° F
Average January Low Temperature 15.7° F
Annual Precipitation 46.95 inches
Air Pollution Index 103% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 5%
Nearest Airport LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD
Distance to LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD 8 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team LOWELL SPINNERS (A)
Distance to LOWELL SPINNERS (A) 13 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
VICTOR SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION380 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, ACTON, MA 01720
RAYMOND J GREY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 916 CHARTER RD, ACTON, MA 01720
COLEBROOK HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1215 CHARTER RD, ACTON, MA 01720
ACTON BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1236 CHARTER RD, ACTON, MA 01720
LUTHER CONANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 680 TAYLOR RD, ACTON, MA 01720
C T DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 621 ELM ST, ACTON, MA 01720
MCCARTHY TOWNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611-13 CHARTER RD, ACTON, MA 01720
GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 675 SPRUCE ST, ACTON, MA 01720
MERRIAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611 CHARTER RD, ACTON, MA 01720
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA271 GREAT RD ACTON, MA 01720
BANKSCAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK145 GREAT RD ACTON, MA 01720
BANKSCITIZENS BANK270 GREAT RD ACTON, MA 01720
BANKSMIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK291 MAIN ST ACTON, MA 01720
BANKSMIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK577 MASSACHUSETTS AVE ACTON, MA 01720
BANKSNORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO414 MASSACHUSETTS AVE ACTON, MA 01720
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK409 MASSACHUSETTS AVE ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESACTON CHRISTIAN CHURCHPO BOX 2156 ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESACTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH12 CONCORD RD ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESACTON KOREAN CHURCH54 HOSMER ST ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESCHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY267 CENTRAL ST ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESCHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD164 NEWTOWN RD ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESDAVID ERICKSON MINISTRIES172 GREAT RD ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESFAITH EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH54 HOSMER ST ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESMT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH472 MASSACHUSETTS AVE ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESSOUTH ACTON CONGREGATIONAL CHR35 SCHOOL ST ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESST ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CHURCH89 ARLINGTON ST ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESST MATTHEWS UNITED METHODIST435 CENTRAL ST ACTON, MA 01720
CHURCHESWEST ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH592 MASSACHUSETTS AVE ACTON, MA 01720
MUSEUMSCHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM177 MAIN ST ACTON, MA 01720
MUSEUMSDISCOVERY MUSEUMS177 MAIN ST ACTON, MA 01720
MUSEUMSSCIENCE DISCOVERY MUSEUM177 MAIN ST ACTON, MA 01720
SYNAGOGUESCHABAD CENTER OF ACTON148 GREAT RD ACTON, MA 01720
SYNAGOGUESCONGREGATION BETH ELOHIM133 PROSPECT ST ACTON, MA 01720



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
0171815$305,000$293,156
01720292$447,450$452,278
Displaying 1-10 of 13 in $500-999k range
Colonial reproduction in peaceful setting, with views of Grassy Pond. Many period details including raised paneling,crown moldings,wide board floors, built-ins. New sunny kitchen and family room with views. Large private backyard with fieldstone walls, granite steps and bluestone patio and walkway. Professionally landscaped. Spacious rooms with space for everyone to enjoy. In-home office space with private entrance. See feature sheet at house for more!
 43 Fort Pond Road
 Acton, MA 01720
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$795,000

Wonderful large family home in best location in Acton.  Lovingly maintained by original owners this home has a gourmet kitchen with Jenair stove, double wall oven, trash compactor and an abundance of storage in custom oak cabinets.  The sunken family room has a feature floor to ceiling brick fireplace with raised hearth.  The huge master bedroom has double closets and leads to a master bath with whirlpool tub.  The all season sunroom with mexican tile floor overlooks the private back yard.
 19 Samuel Parlin Drive
 Acton, MA 01720
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$765,000

Fantastic young stately Col on a pretty and wooded lot in the center of Acton. Walk to library and playground. Oversize kitchen with corian countertops. Gleasoning HW floors all throughout the first floor. Magnificent cath. ceiling famrm with fireplace and atrium doors to the deck overlooking lg.flat and private wooded backyard.Luxurious master bedroom suite and three additional generous size bedrooms. Beautifully landscaped lot.Washer/dryer/refrigerator included in price.
 52 Wood Ln
 Acton, MA 01720
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$759,000

Gracious colonial on cul-de-sac in family oriented development of custom homes in established Acton Center neighborhood.Striking setting 1+ acres, beautiful wooded lot w/mature plantings abutting conservation land. Tastefully updated: new carpets,ext & int paint,refinished hardwood floors.Elegant foyer w/tile floor,1st floor library,bright kitchen/familyroom & expansive media/gameroom.Mstr suite w/whirlpool,3 full baths,attic w/built-in cedar closet,bsmt ready for expansion
 22 Willis Holden Drive
 Acton, MA 01720
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$739,000

PRICE REDUCTION! Walk to Nara Park! Well-maintained colonial in est'd neighborhood. Large kitchen flows nicely thru dining area w/bay window into a large, front-to-back family room w/fireplace & cathedral ceiling. Off the family room there is a screened porch and deck. A formal DR & LR, Office, and 1/2 bath w/laundry complete the 1st floor. The 4 bedrooms upstairs include a Master Suite w/jacuzzi & walk-in closet. The 2-car garage has a large walk-up storage area above. Prof landscaping.
 14 Milldam Rd
 Acton, MA 01720
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$695,000

Attn Boston commuters..Fant. loc on a Cul-De-Sac on Concord line.Stately young col.2 story foyer,glistening HW all through 1st and 2nd level.tiled kit.& baths. Kit. with granite countertops open to lg. dinette & frpl. Famrm with sliders to the deck overlooking privt flat, wooded bkyd.Luxu. oversized Mbrm.suite with large bath and walkin closet.Generous bedrms and closets.Half bath and main bath with lg. vanities and granite vanity tops.Lg. mudroom,Pantry deck.Don'miss it.
 4 Lisa Ln
 Acton, MA 01720
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$685,000

JUST REDUCED BY $50,000 to $649,999!  NEW CONSTRUCTION READY NOW.Desirable Acton Center ngbhd on dead end st.Spacious 4br 2 1/2b Col.w/att 2c gar.Formal DR,Fr to Bk Ctry Kit w/granite ctops + gas log fpl for casual entertaining. Adjacent FR w/see through fireplace+sliders to 12x14 deck.Large MBR w/gas fpl,walk-in closet,glamour bath w/sep tub+shower+access to 2nd fl 24x24 Bonus Room.Two staircases.Hardwood,tile,w to w,central AC,2zn FHA by gas. DONT MISS OUT. BE IN BEFORE SUMMER
 2 Hickory Hill Trail
 Acton, MA 01720
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$649,999

Station Master's House BUT total rebuild,new foundation,new 2 car gar., new insulation, skim-coat plstr, NEW wiring, plumbing, 2 furnaces,AC, kit+baths all Kohler fixtures, windows replaced or repaired, gas fireplace in LR. Stainless + black appliances in kitchen. DR with chair railing,wood laminate flrs.Two set of stairs, front and back. Lower level extra bonus room possible.  House is freshly painted Ashley grey, with white trim and black shutters. Landscaping is done complete with irrigation
 741 Main Street
 Acton, MA 01720
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$599,900

Acton center,cul de sac,Meticulously maintained by original owner. Hardwood floors.Wonderful family room with fireplace and easy access to screened in porch and private backyard.Formal living room and dining room plus den on first floor Three good size bedrooms up. Two and a half updated baths.Unfinished basement with room to use the workshop bench or use your imagination.Convenient to the center of town, library,playground,town hall,shopping and transportation and highways.What could be nicer!
 9 Greenwood Lane
 Acton, MA 01720
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$559,500

Beauty and charm bundled in one. Modern amenities and old charm....Renovated antique home in center of town filled with warmth. Updated kitchen and baths, Hardwood floors, fantastic Sunroom overlooking gorgeous flat and wooded lot, walk on the deck and enjoy the great backyard with prof landscaping. Additional structure of barn can provide future expansion space. Conveniently located...walk to library....easy access to major rts,train station and shopping. See exclusion list.
 43 Newtown Rd
 Acton, MA 01720
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$555,000
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