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$789,947$577 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $730,000 on May 10, 2021

421 CENTRAL ST

ACTON, MA 01720
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,369 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$790K
$761K low$819K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$730,000 · May 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,770 (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.$686,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$275,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$410,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$770,735

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.Raised Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(12)

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
C.T. Douglas Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Acton - Boxborough Regional High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
R. J. Grey Junior High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 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

421 Central 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Acton 01720
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Acton 01720
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$231K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$789,947
CheaperTypical $864,142Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$577
CheaperTypical $412Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,369 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,084 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 421 Central St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeActon 01720Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$789,94740% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57795% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,369 ft²25% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac36% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than197254% of homes66% of homes

About 421 Central St

How much is 421 Central St, Acton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 421 Central St, Acton, MA is $789,947 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $760,674 to $819,220. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 421 Central St, Acton, MA last sell?

421 Central St, Acton, MA last sold on May 10, 2021 for $730,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 421 Central St, Acton, MA?

421 Central St, Acton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,369 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 421 Central St, Acton, MA built?

421 Central St, Acton, MA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 421 Central St, Acton, MA?

421 Central St, Acton, MA is assigned to C.T. Douglas Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Acton - Boxborough Regional High School (high), 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 421 Central St, Acton, MA compare to other homes in Acton 01720?

Among the 7,508 homes in Acton 01720, it is worth more than 40% of them ($789,947 against a typical $864,142), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($577 against a typical $412), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,369 ft² against a typical 2,084 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1972 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 51% 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 421 Central St, Acton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Central St, Acton, MA was $11,770. The county assessed it at $686,300.

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