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$950,000

5 Cowdrey Ln, Acton MA 01720
Acton, MA 01720
Listed by Alpha Group
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,474 sqft
Year built
1970

About this home

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Acton living! Set in a peaceful, welcoming and highly walkable neighborhood, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on nearly half an acre with professional landscaping. Enjoy convenient access to Acton-Boxborough schools, including elementary schools, the junior high and high school, as well as Acton Memorial Library, Acton Arboretum, playgrounds and town center. Upon entering, a welcoming living room with a classic brick gas fireplace creates an inviting first impression. The vaulted-ceiling kitchen features marble countertops, stainless-steel appliances and gas cooking with exterior venting. It opens into an impressive 32' x 27' open-concept dining and family room with vaulted ceilings, a skylight, walls of windows and a second brick wood burning fireplace. Designed for everyday living and memorable gatherings, this bright, expansive space connects seamlessly to the screened porch and deck overlooking the spacious, level backyard and above-ground pool, an ideal setting for outdoor dining, relaxation and entertaining. Beyond the kitchen, the main level offers three bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bathroom with a double-sink vanity. The walkout lower level includes a second full bathroom and an additional living room offering flexible use as a home office, media room, guest space or private retreat. A separate bonus area of 635 SF provides valuable storage and exciting potential for a home gym, workshop, hobby area or future needs. Additional highlights include hardwood flooring, an EV charger, a two-car garage with two new garage doors (Oct 2025 and Sep 2026) and a septic system installed in May 2021. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, the South Acton commuter rail station and Routes 2, 2A and 111, this special home offers space, versatility and access to everything Acton has to offer.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS #
73578355
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
8
On market date
September 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
12
Lot size
0.49 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Luther Conant School
0.82 mi away · Grades 0-6
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
403
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Acton-Boxborough
Middle
Raymond J Grey Junior High
0.97 mi away · Grades 7-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
825
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Acton-Boxborough
High
Acton-Boxborough Regional High
0.87 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,703
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Acton-Boxborough

Walkability

Blended score for Acton's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

36
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
33 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks9
Schools6
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$5,871/mo
$190,000 down
$760,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,929
Property tax (est.)$792
Home insurance (est.)$150

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