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$1,038,656$368 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $635,000 on Apr 3, 2012

17 CAPTAIN FORBUSH LN

ACTON, MA 01720
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,826 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$975K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$635,000 · Apr 3, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,720 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$916,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$368,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$548,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,176,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(15)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Acton - Boxborough Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
C.T. Douglas Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
R. J. Grey Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Acton-Boxborough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01720These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,210 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,952
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,397
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Captain Forbush Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Acton 01720
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Acton 01720
  • Older than 66% of homes in Acton 01720

What homes are worth in Acton 01720

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$229K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Acton 01720.

How it measures up in Acton 01720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Acton 01720.

Estimated value$1,038,656
CheaperTypical $859,160Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$368
CheaperTypical $409Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,826 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,082 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 17 Captain Forbush Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeActon 01720Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,038,65671% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36822% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,826 ft²81% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac15% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than196634% of homes60% of homes

About 17 Captain Forbush Ln

How much is 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA is $1,038,656 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $975,102 to $1,102,210. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA last sell?

17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA last sold on Apr 3, 2012 for $635,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA?

17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,826 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA built?

17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA?

17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA is assigned to Acton - Boxborough Regional High School (high), rated A; C.T. Douglas Elementary School (elementary), rated A; R. J. Grey Junior High School (middle), rated A. All sit in Acton-Boxborough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA compare to other homes in Acton 01720?

Among the 7,508 homes in Acton 01720, it is worth more than 71% of them ($1,038,656 against a typical $859,160), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($368 against a typical $409), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,826 ft² against a typical 2,082 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1966 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 72% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Captain Forbush Ln, Acton, MA was $15,720. The county assessed it at $916,600.

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