New Listing
405 MAIN STACTON, MA 01720
3
3
2,721 SQ FT
Listing by Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest - Heather Murphy & Team
MLS® #: 73582206
Acton
Acton
About the neighborhood
Acton offers a peaceful atmosphere with very low noise levels, making it an excellent choice for tranquility seekers. This town features over 50 well-distributed parks, such as Mount Hope Cemetery and Pratts Brook Conservation Area, providing ample outdoor spaces in close proximity. The housing variety includes single detached homes, large apartment buildings, and lofts, giving a diverse range of options to suit different preferences. Constructed mostly around 1974, the housing stock reflects solid mid-century development. The town supports easy car access with convenient parking and provides reasonable conditions for bicycling. Commuters benefit from the South Acton Fitchburg Line station and several bus routes.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forParks
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Commuting by car is very convenient in Acton. Coming across a place to park is quite easy. On the other hand, commuting by transit can be very difficult in Acton due to the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, property owners profit from the South Acton with access to the Fitchburg Line. The town is linked by a few bus lines. Bicycling is easy in Acton. Most homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very suitable for pedestrians because running daily errands is inconvenient without a car.
Services
It can be very difficult to get to high schools and primary schools from properties for sale in Acton. Home owners can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Concerning food, a vehicle is often required in Acton to access one of about 10 supermarkets. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.
Character
The character of Acton is exemplified by its calm environment. This town is very good for those who need quiet areas, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Lastly, there are over 200 public green spaces close by for residents to relax in, including Red Acre Woodlands and Whitcomb Conservation Land, and they are very well-situated, resulting in them being very easy to get to from most locations within Acton.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.0
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly0.2
Few transit options
Restaurants4.0
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.4
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping3.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.6
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.2
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $65,952
- Median Household Income
- $138,163
Housing Type
- 62.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 7.8% SEMI DETACHED
- 5.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 13.5% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 10.5% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 62.1%
- Semi detached
- 7.8%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 5.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 13.5%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 10.5%
- Mobile
- 0.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43.5%
- 0 to 4
- 4.6%
- 5 to 9
- 6.9%
- 10 to 14
- 7.6%
- 15 to 19
- 9.2%
- 20 to 24
- 3.7%
- 25 to 29
- 3.2%
- 30 to 34
- 3.6%
- 35 to 39
- 5.5%
- 40 to 44
- 8.6%
- 45 to 49
- 7.6%
- 50 to 54
- 9.9%
- 55 to 59
- 9.1%
- 60 to 64
- 4.7%
- 65 to 69
- 5.1%
- 70 to 74
- 4.1%
- 75 to 79
- 3.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.2%
- 85 and over
- 2.4%
Education Level
- 3.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 6.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 9.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 4.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 34.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 29.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 4.8% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 8.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.1%
- High School
- 6.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 9.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 4.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 34.2%
- Master's degree
- 29.4%
- Professional degree
- 4.8%
- PhD
- 8.0%
Commute Mode
- 1.1% FOOT
- 0.1% BIKE
- 4.3% TRANSIT
- 69.0% DRIVE
- 0.3% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.1%
- Bike
- 0.1%
- Transit
- 4.3%
- Drive
- 69.0%
- Other
- 0.3%
- None
- 25.2%
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