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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to this sun-filled Colonial, beautifully sited on a peaceful cul-de-sac in sought-after South Acton, offering exceptional convenience to Concord, West Concord Village, Route 2, the South Acton MBTA commuter rail, shopping, dining, conservation trails, and Acton’s award-winning schools. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, this classic center-entrance Colonial combines substantial improvements with a wonderfully flexible floor plan designed for everyday living, entertaining, and today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The sunny formal living room opens to a spectacular screened porch with a dramatic vaulted ceiling, creating an inviting place to relax, dine, or entertain while overlooking two firepit areas and the serene wooded backyard. At the heart of the home, the kitchen features stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, abundant cabinetry, and an open connection to the sun-filled dining area highlighted by an oversized picture window. The adjoining family room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling, while a spacious home office with its own vaulted ceiling and exceptional natural light opens directly to the composite deck, providing an effortless connection to the outdoors. A formal dining room and convenient powder room with side-by-side front-loading laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, hardwood flooring extends throughout, including a generously sized primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath with dual sinks, along with additional well-proportioned bedrooms. The finished walkout lower level provides exceptional versatility with its own private entrance, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, full bath, and additional living space, creating exciting possibilities for extended family, guests, an accessory apartment, or additional work-from-home space. Direct access leads to the two-car garage with a high-efficiency Buderus boiler, HTP water heating system, and two workshop/storage areas. Significant improvements to the home include a 30-year architectural asphalt shingle roof, durable Hardie Plank siding, triple-pane replacement windows, and composite decking—valuable investments that enhance efficiency, durability, and ease of ownership. With multiple fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, flexible living spaces, extensive updates, and wonderful indoor/outdoor connections, this distinctive South Acton home offers the privacy of a cul-de-sac.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 3,299 sq ft
  • 20,109 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1983 built
  • $333 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠7⁠2⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
6 Sandy Drive
Town
Acton, MA
ZIP
01720
Deed (Bk/Pg)
59147 / 171

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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.