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1 Evergreen Way, Acton MA

1 Evergreen Way Acton, MA

Here is one of Acton’s most beautiful homes in a great part of town with lots of appealing features. Sited on more than four acres in this prime Acton Center location, this home still retains a tranquil, neighborhood setting. You can enjoy your morning cup of coffee on the screened porch surrounded by woods. Then come home after a long day to the peace and privacy of this great home. Inside, you’ll love the beautiful views available from every window.

This Acton home has a new roof, a lovely mahogany farmer’s porch and central A/C. There are pristine hardwood floors on the first level, as well as an updated kitchen and bathrooms. You’ve got a first floor office to enjoy some solitude, and a finished walk out basement where the kids will love to play. Acton is known for its well-reputed schools which keep property values strong, and you can look forward to appreciation down the road. Priced to sell at $669,000, this Acton property is a gem that won’t be on the market long. Come see it for yourself!

If you’re interested in exploring properties in Acton or elsewhere in MA, contact your local expert Betsy Purcell at (978) 758-7414 to get started today!

Read current Acton MA real estate news or browse current properties on the market on our Acton MA listings search.

1 Evergreen Way, Acton, MA 01720 (MLS # 71329758)

(all data current as of 2/24/2012)

Oktoberfest in Acton MA

Octoberfest in Acton, MA

Octoberfest in Acton, MA

Acton likes to ring in October the right way. If you’re around next Saturday, October 1st, stop by and join the community to celebrate Acton’s annual Octoberfest. The fun starts with a 5K run or walk and a kids’ fun run sponsored by the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce. You’ll see lots of local vendors selling delicious food and drinks, and there will also be plenty of singing, dancing, and merriment among the entire community.

Kids enjoy going on the rides and visiting the fire station’s annual open house, but most of all, they love seeing mom and dad get soaked in the dunking tank! From 10am to 4pm, you and your family can experience some of the best performances, food and fun Acton has to offer, as you help welcome the fall. Don’t pass it up – this is truly an exciting day for everyone!

If you’re interested in exploring properties in Acton or elsewhere in MA, contact your local expert Betsy Purcell at (978) 758-7414 to get started today!

Read current Acton MA real estate news or browse current properties on the market on our Acton MA property search.

Acton Makes CNN’s “Best Place to Live” List!!

Acton Makes CNN’s “Best Place to Live” List!

Acton Best Places to Live

Acton Makes CNN's Best Places to Live List

Acton just placed 16th on CNN’s poll of the Best Places in Live in the U.S. Some of the factors they cited as making Acton so desirable were the consistently top-rated schools, low crime, historic significance, proximity to major commuter routes and more. They said that even though Acton is easily accessible to Boston, it “feels very much like its own place.”

Visitors enjoying interacting with Revolutionary War landmarks and artifacts, and residents take a lot of pride in their New England heritage. IBM and Cisco are some of the larger employers in Acton, which keep jobs steadily available and the economy and real estate market thriving. This is a prestigious honor for Acton that we are excited to announce!

If you’re interested in exploring properties in Acton or elsewhere in MA, contact your local expert Betsy Purcell at (978) 758-7414 to get started today!

Read current Acton MA properties news or browse current properties on the market on our Acton real estate search.

Acton MA Monthly Real Estate Update - July 2011

Acton MA was named in CNN Money Magazines list of Best Small Towns in America, ranking at number 16!

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2011/top100/

Here's a picture of the real estate market in Acton MA in July of 2011.

Home Sales - 23

Average List Price: $660,263

Average Sale Price: $641,648 or 97.2% of the final list price

Average Days on Market of these sold homes: 79.6

This compares very favorably with the stats from a year ago: July 2010

Home Sales - 8

Average List Price: $590,835

Average Sale Price: $578,425 or 97.9% of the final list price

Average days on Market 42.63

As you recall, the home buyer incentive program had just ended in June of 2010, which didn't leave many buyers for the month of July. It was a slow fall in real estate sales, but sales have picked up nicely in 2011.

Currently there are 107 homes on the market in Acton

Average list price is $585,963

Average days on market: 133

95 homes have sold in Acton MA in the past 6 months, which means that we currently have approximately 6&1/2 months of inventory listed in Acton.

If you have specific questions about your property, please contact me.

betsypurcell@kw.com

978-759-0237

Fun things to do in Acton MA!

Discovery Museum Acton MA

The Discovery Museum Acton, MA

The Discovery Museum Acton, MA

The Discovery Museum in Acton is a wonderful place to bring the kids and even learn a few things yourself. Situated on four acres, the Discovery Museum has one building for tiny tots and one for children and adults of all ages. In the Children’s Discovery Museum, your littlest children can explore three floors of hands-on, kid-sized activities. Step inside a bubble wall, conduct a train, or cross a wobbly bridge – the choice is theirs.

At Science Discovery, children and adults learn about the science all around us. In the Light and Color Room, you’ll learn the scientific elements behind shadows. In the Inventor’s Workshop, you can try your hand at building a rocket, an airplane, a popcorn maker or a rollercoaster. Whatever you create you can take home with you. At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy looking back on all that you learned and all the fun that you had!

If you’re interested in exploring properties in Acton or elsewhere in MA, contact your local expert Betsy Purcell at (978) 758-7414 to get started today!

Read current Acton properties news or browse current properties on the market on our Acton real estate search.