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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $302,000 on Aug 13, 1998

278 ARLINGTON ST

ACTON, MA 01720
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,770 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$302,000 · Aug 13, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,286 (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.$716,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$267,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$448,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$633,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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(7)

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.

E
Paul P. Gates Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
R. J. Grey Junior High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Acton - Boxborough Regional High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

278 Arlington St 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Acton 01720
  • Older than 97% 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.

Living area2,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,096 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 278 Arlington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeActon 01720Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,770 ft²79% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac7% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than18803% of homes5% of homes

About 278 Arlington St

When did 278 Arlington St, Acton, MA last sell?

278 Arlington St, Acton, MA last sold on Aug 13, 1998 for $302,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Arlington St, Acton, MA?

278 Arlington St, Acton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,770 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 278 Arlington St, Acton, MA built?

278 Arlington St, Acton, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Arlington St, Acton, MA?

278 Arlington St, Acton, MA is assigned to Paul P. Gates Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; R. J. Grey Junior High School (middle), rated A+; Acton - Boxborough Regional High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Acton-Boxborough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Arlington St, Acton, MA compare to other homes in Acton 01720?

Among the 7,508 homes in Acton 01720, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,770 ft² against a typical 2,096 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1880 against a typical 1971). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Arlington St, Acton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Arlington St, Acton, MA was $12,286. The county assessed it at $716,400.

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