This SPECTACULAR NEW ENGLAND RESIDENCE has been RENOVATED TO PERFECTION! Boasting OVER 5,000 S.F. OF CURATED LIVING SPACE, this home offers LUXURY LIVING IN THE HEART OF ACTON CENTER! Situated far back from the main road with ample parking & a 3-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE! The grand 1ST FLOOR & drenched in natural light. THIS DESIGNER MASTERPIECE IS A TRUE FAMILY HOME & features wood floors, recessed lights, built-ins & bookcases throughout! A perfect & stylish family room offers glass doors that lead to the backyard & patio. The kitchen is elegant, offering a casual dining area, island & SS WOLF APPLIANCES! This beautiful area also offers a galley office with built-in storage, DESK & WET-BAR! Original house stuns with large windows & wide pine floors! A home gym addition was created by the current owners. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms plus a LUXURIOUS PRIMARY SUITE with ensuite bath & SAUNA! Large recreation area above the garage! Close to MEMORIAL LIBRARY & ACTON ARBORETUM! ONE-OF-A-KIND!
Under contract
Price cut: $350K (4/27)
$1,685,000
491 Main St, Acton, MA 01720
4beds
5,012sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1806
0.5 Acres Lot
$1,580,800 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 475 days |
- 612 |
- 15 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Zur Attias Team 978-621-0734,
The Attias Group, LLC 978-371-1234,
The Zur Attias Team 978-621-0734
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73344415
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Second
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
- Area: 21
- Dimensions: 7 x 3
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 408
- Dimensions: 24 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Office
- Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor
Features
- Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Double Vanity, Steam / Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Office, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Game Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,012
- Total interior livable area: 5,012 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,012
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:00F3A B:0030 L:0000,310236
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1806
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk/Jog Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Acton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,343,800
- Annual tax amount: $22,112
- Date on market: 3/12/2025
- Exclusions: See Attachments.
Estimated market value
$1,580,800
$1.50M - $1.66M
$7,170/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,685,000$336/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $1,685,000-17.2%$336/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,035,000+85%$406/sqft |
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| 11/6/2020 | Sold | $1,100,000-5.1%$219/sqft |
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| 10/14/2020 | Pending sale | $1,159,000$231/sqft |
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| 9/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,159,000$231/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Pending sale | $1,159,000$231/sqft |
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| 9/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,159,000$231/sqft |
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| 9/8/2020 | Pending sale | $1,159,000$231/sqft |
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| 9/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,159,000+13.1%$231/sqft |
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| 1/9/2020 | Sold | $1,025,000-4.7%$205/sqft |
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| 12/3/2019 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$214/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Price change | $1,075,000-6.4%$214/sqft |
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| 4/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+8.4%$229/sqft |
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| 6/17/2008 | Sold | $1,060,000+146.5%$211/sqft |
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| 5/6/2004 | Sold | $430,000$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,638 +2.9% | $1,320,000 |
| 2024 | $22,004 +0.6% | $1,320,000 +6% |
| 2023 | $21,869 +3.8% | $1,245,400 +15% |
| 2022 | $21,070 +3.5% | $1,083,300 +7.7% |
| 2021 | $20,349 +3.5% | $1,005,900 -1.5% |
| 2020 | $19,654 +4% | $1,021,500 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $18,905 +1.7% | $976,000 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $18,593 +4.7% | $959,400 +3% |
| 2017 | $17,762 +0.3% | $931,900 +1.2% |
| 2016 | $17,707 -2.9% | $920,800 -3.9% |
| 2015 | $18,244 +4.3% | $957,700 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $17,484 +1.8% | $898,900 |
| 2013 | $17,169 +7.4% | $898,900 +4.3% |
| 2012 | $15,985 +2.6% | $861,700 |
| 2011 | $15,580 +1.8% | $861,700 -3.6% |
| 2010 | $15,304 +7.2% | $893,900 +3.5% |
| 2009 | $14,282 +15.1% | $864,000 +7.2% |
| 2008 | $12,403 +34.9% | $805,900 +28.2% |
| 2007 | $9,192 +11.3% | $628,700 +11% |
| 2006 | $8,257 +44.8% | $566,300 +37.1% |
| 2005 | $5,704 +2.1% | $413,000 +3.8% |
| 2004 | $5,584 +9.9% | $398,000 +6.1% |
| 2003 | $5,081 +2.9% | $375,000 +14.7% |
| 2002 | $4,939 +10.3% | $326,900 +33.7% |
| 1998 | $4,477 | $244,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Luther Conant SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Raymond J Grey Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Acton-Boxborough Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Ab
- High: Abrhs
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Acton
- 01720
- 491 Main St



