Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 278 School St, Acton, MA 01720 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
| Square Footage | 3,007 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 20,200 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $167,200 (1995) |
| Tax Bill | $16,421.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | ACTO M:00H4 B:0102 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,007 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,577 sqft Gross Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 20,200 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 278 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ACTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01720-5415 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Minor Civil Division | ACTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 363104 |
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records · APN ACTO M:00H4 B:0102 L:0000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 SCHOOL ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Acton Town |
| Unified School District | Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,421.00 (+6.47%) | $957,500 (+3.49%) Land $313,700 Building $643,800 | $905,825 (-5.72%) |
| 2024 | $15,423.00 (-2.03%) | $925,200 (+3.2%) Land $313,700 Building $611,500 | $960,830 |
| 2023 | $15,743.00 | $896,500 Land $285,000 Building $611,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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