42
$879,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft
8 Carriage Drive, Acton, MA
VIP Group · Moor Realty Group
Est. $7,211/mo$333/sqft · 37 days on Realty
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,299
Sqft
1983
Built
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.
Listing agent
The Tom and Joanne Team
Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 795-0502
MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) · Listing 73573729
$219,800
Estimated monthly payment
$7,211/mo
Loan amount $879,200. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.
2025 roll
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School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.
Luther Conant Elementary School
KG-6 · Regular · Acton-Boxborough School District
410 students · 12.4:1 student–teacher
McCarthy - Towne Elementary School
KG-6 · Regular · Acton-Boxborough School District
431 students · 12.3:1 student–teacher
Merriam Elementary School
KG-6 · Regular · Acton-Boxborough School District
395 students · 13.2:1 student–teacher
R. J. Grey Junior High School
7-8 · Regular · Acton-Boxborough School District
824 students · 12.2:1 student–teacher
Acton - Boxborough Regional High School
9-12 · Regular · Acton-Boxborough School District
1,622 students · 13.5:1 student–teacher
Thoreau Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Concord School District
401 students · 10.1:1 student–teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
KG-6 · Regular · Acton-Boxborough School District
380 students · 12.7:1 student–teacher
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program
PK-PK · Regular · Acton-Boxborough School District
116 students · 14.5:1 student–teacher
42
$879,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft
8 Carriage Drive, Acton, MA
VIP Group · Moor Realty Group
Price Reduced36$1,198,000
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245 High St, Acton, MA
Team Suzanne and Company · Compass
New37$1,425,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,002 sqft
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Evarts + McLean Group · Compass
Price Reduced42$949,900
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26 Concord Rd, Acton, MA
Joe Sousa · Better Living Real Estate, LLC
Price Reduced40$1,339,000
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Jim J. D Agostine · Country Real Estate Inc.
Price Reduced42$799,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft
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Elena Beldiya Petrov · Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest





Within 2 miles of this home: 21 restaurants and cafés, 4 grocery stores, 38+ parks and green spaces, and 4 transit stops.
Place data from OpenStreetMap.
Dunkin
Main Street
Starbucks
Massachusettes Avenue
Benjarong
Thai restaurant · Main Street
Not Your Average Joes
Main Street
Sante Fe Burrito Grill
Main Street
TC Landos
Main Street
Sorrento's
Subway
Main Street
Roche Bros
Massachusetts Avenue
Stop & Shop
Main Street
Trader Joe's
Great Road
Assabet Co-Op Market
Arborwood Conservation Land
Barkers Pond
Pratts Brook Conservation Land
Great Hill Conservation Land
Lawsbrook Wells
Skating Pond
Great Hill Recreation Area
Sinking Pond
South Acton
South Acton MBTA Station
Town Hall/Library
Maynard Golf Course