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Listing broker remarks

Classic Acton Colonial set on a beautiful, private lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and opportunity. Freshly painted throughout, it features a welcoming living room with hardwood floors and a generous family room with a fireplace, mini-split, and new carpeting. A charming four-season room provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. The original kitchen is ready for your vision and thoughtfully priced to give the next owner the opportunity to create the kitchen they’ve always wanted while building instant equity. Dining room with additional mini-split, first-floor laundry, and separate half bath. Four spacious bedrooms, each with mini-split cooling, include a private primary suite with an en suite bath. Bonus unfinished attic storage over the garage and an unfinished walk-out lower level offer even more potential. Improvements include a 2019 Weil-McLain boiler, updated electrical panel, new front walkway and steps, Hardie board exterior, replacement windows, and a young roof. Two-car garage. Enjoy the privacy and expansive grounds while being conveniently located near West Acton, top-rated AB schools, and just 1.5 miles to the South Acton train station. A wonderful opportunity to own in a sought-after neighborhood and create a home truly your own!— Realty Executives Boston West

Key details

  • 2,582 sq ft
  • 1.00 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1977 built
  • $329 / sq ft
  • $14,336 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠6⁠3⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
3 Wayside Ln
Town
Acton, MA
ZIP
01720
Deed (Bk/Pg)
13323 / 144

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Neighborhood: Acton

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.