101 Main St

Acton, MA 01720

$600,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,806 Sq. Ft.
$332 / Sq. Ft.
1,806
Sq. Ft.
$332
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of Acton history! This beautiful property was the childhood home of Caroll Spinney, who played Big Bird & Oscar on Sesame Street. Built in 1890 & lovingly updated over the years, this Colonial-style home retains much of its original charm. Filled with light, gorgeous hardwood floors, & unique details like the antique fireplace in the kitchen, this home is one-of-a-kind. On the main level, you’ll find the living room, family room, kitchen, & fully enclosed...Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of Acton history! This beautiful property was the childhood home of Caroll Spinney, who played Big Bird & Oscar on Sesame Street. Built in 1890 & lovingly updated over the years, this Colonial-style home retains much of its original charm. Filled with light, gorgeous hardwood floors, & unique details like the antique fireplace in the kitchen, this home is one-of-a-kind. On the main level, you’ll find the living room, family room, kitchen, & fully enclosed porch with sliding glass doors to the backyard. The beautiful kitchen features handsome wood cabinetry, pantry, & a new dishwasher installed in 2021. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs, including the main suite. The separate barn/carriage house makes a great workshop or storage area. Situated on a generous half-acre lot, located within one of the best school systems in MA, & walking distance to South Acton commuter rail stop, come fall in love with this home!

Property Details for 101 Main Street

Town
Acton
Area
MA-Acton
Architectural Style
Cape, Antique
Style
Cape, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 10:04 AM

Property Details for 101 Main Street

StatusSold
MLS #72983598
Days on Market16
Taxes$8,605 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County

Building Information for 101 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,168 SF

Property Information for 101 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1806.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey Jr High
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Kitchen
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Beamed Ceilings, Slider, Center Hall, Sitting Room, Play Room, Sun Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Barn/Stable, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Stone Wall, Porch
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 234.0
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 221.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Roof redone in 2018. Rock wall in backyard recently reinforced and french drain added. Sump pump and dehumidifier in basement to counteract fieldstone foundation allowing some water in during rainy seasons
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00H2A B:0076 L:0000,312442
  • Assessments: $442,400
  • Book: 71157
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R-2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 101 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 101 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$272,700Additions$270,500Total$543,200
Tax Record2025$9,316 ($776 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,168 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00H2A B:0076 L:0000

Schools near 101 Main Street

This home is within Acton-Boxborough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mccarthy-Towne School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Luther Conant School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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