- Acton School District
- PK-6 & ungraded
- Acton-Boxborough School District
- 7-12
Welcome to the town of Acton MA! Acton is mostly residential, with both resales and new construction. It has a strong business community as well. Scroll down to find more information on Acton.
Search Acton homes and find an active little town about 21 miles west of Boston. It’s also very close to Concord. While the commuting is pretty quick and easy, there are also many business and employment opportunities in town and in the neighboring areas. The Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce supports local business with networking opportunities, events like Taste of Middlesex, business workshops, and lectures. Acton has several commercial areas with grocery shopping, dining, home goods, and clothing. Some are major chain stores and others are smaller businesses.
You can find Acton real estate in many different types, sizes, and price points. There are cozy condos, many newly built, in buildings with community amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts, and paths for biking and jogging. You’ll find townhouses and detached single-family houses, too. Find classic Colonial architecture, as well as new construction. New construction homes are fully upgraded, as are most of the older Acton homes, too, with hardwood floors, energy efficient windows, and stone countertops. Detached houses have large backyards, and no residence is far from a park or conservation area.
In fact, Acton has over 1,600 acres of public conservation land. Birdwatching is a favorite activity in the wetlands and forests. Many miles of walking trails wind through town, including the historic Trail Through Time. There are also lots of parks with playgrounds and sports facilities.
Families considering Acton will be pleased with the local public schools. In 2009 Acton-Boxborough Regional High School was named a Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education. It’s also known as an excellent school for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Many of the other public schools in town are also highly rated and provide a strong academic foundation for students.
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Learn more about the MetroWest town of Acton, MA below. If you have any questions or would like more information about Acton and the Acton Real Estate market, Contact Rachel Bodner today.
Rachel Bodner is a Full Time Broker at Coldwell Banker & is one of the Top Selling Agents in the area Rachel ranks in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally & in the top 1% of all Real Estate Agents in the U.S. Rachel Bodner, a Featured Agent on HGTVs House Hunters has worked with hundreds of Buyers and Sellers since 2003. She was named in “The Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents in Massachusetts”. She continually wins numerous awards in both Sales and Customer Service and is a Certified Relocation Specialists (CRS), Accredited Buyers Agent (ABR) USAA “A” Team Member, Home Marketing Specialists (CHMS), New Homes Specialist (CNHS), and Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) to name a few.
The Acton Public School System serves approximately 5363 students. It merged with the Town of Boxborough in September 2014 however The High School had already been combined for years prior.
Excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to open a new restaurant in this popular spot. Current owners have been here for 9 years and are looking forward to mo...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Victoria Dehesa from Listing Office: Dora Naves & Associates.
Welcome home to a classic New England Colonial in one of South Acton’s most desirable and established neighborhoods, nestled on a beautifully landscaped, tree-lined lot. ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sarah Wrathall from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord.
Enjoy the ease of single-floor living in Acton's rarely available Flagg Hill neighborhood. This inviting home features a thoughtful layout with an expansive living room, ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Butler Wheeler Team from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord.
This inviting raised ranch is set within one of Acton's well established neighborhoods known for its quiet streets and appealing residential setting. Cherished and cared ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Steve Smith from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest.
Spectacular 5-bedroom Colonial in highly regarded Acton schools, conveniently located approximately 1 mile from the commuter rail. Rebuilt in 2001, this spacious home off...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Ling Huang from Listing Office: Greatland Real Estate LLC.
Welcome Home! This superb top-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-style condo overlooking the woods, in one of Acton’s most sought-after condominium communities- Somerset Hill...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Maureen Moran Team from Listing Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services.
Welcome to Village of Nagog Woods! This move-in ready townhome offers comfortable multi-level living in one of Acton’s most established and amenity-filled communities. Fu...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brianne Weider from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty North Central.
Set on two beautifully landscaped acres in Acton’s coveted Strawberry Hill neighborhood near the Concord line, this grand, well maintained Cape offers an extraordinary se...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Team Suzanne and Company from Listing Office: Compass.
Amazing new price- total value! Set back on a sprawling, lush acre near the Concord line, this young Colonial offers a perfect blend of privacy and sophisticated design. ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Team Suzanne and Company from Listing Office: Compass.
TURN KEY READY! Welcome home to one of Acton's finest neighborhoods! Enjoy easy rail trail access, proximity to N.A.R.A. Park and convenient neighborhood shopping right u...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Rosemary Comrie from Listing Office: Comrie Real Estate, Inc..
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