WELCOME TO THISTLE FARM an AUTHENTIC & CHARMING COLONIAL! Wide pine floors, warm wood tones & PRESERVED PERIOD DETAILS create an INCREDIBLE HISTORIC ATMOSPHERE! Lovingly maintained! Updates include: a beautifully renovated primary bathroom, NEW METAL ROOF, WINDOWS, FURNACE, EXTERIOR PAINT & MORE! The main level offers an easy & FLOWING FLOORPLAN with a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen & half bath! The 2nd floor hosts 4 generous bedrooms & a home office! THE ATTACHED FULL BARN w/hay loft has a HEATED WOOD SHOP & stands ready for immediate use for bring your hobby & begin the next chapter! A large front yard stretches across the property! The house also abuts a hill, providing natural privacy & a picturesque backdrop! THE BACKYARD OFFERS ACCESS TO MILES OF TRAILED CONSERVATION LAND! Sugar maple trees on site! The town celebrates this home's history – Thistle Farm was once a restaurant & the recipe book still exists! A rare opportunity to own a piece of New England history!
For sale
$989,000
280 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA 01775
5beds
3,112sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
3.84 Acres Lot
$971,200 Zestimate®
$318/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Home officePreserved period detailsFamily roomDining roomNew metal roofLarge front yardWarm wood tones
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 09:43am
Listed by:
The Zur Attias Team 978-621-0734,
The Attias Group, LLC 978-371-1234,
The Zur Attias Team 978-621-0734
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73482696
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 16
- Dimensions: 4 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Office
- Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane, Fireplace
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, First Floor
Features
- Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Crawl Space,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,112
- Total interior livable area: 3,112 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,112
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Attached, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Lot
- Size: 3.84 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:000R20 P:012,776842
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Stow
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $318/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $837,700
- Annual tax amount: $14,593
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Exclusions: See Attachments.
Estimated market value
$971,200
$923,000 - $1.02M
$5,311/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $989,000+79%$318/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73482696 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2006 | Sold | $552,500+14.2%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2001 | Sold | $484,000+24.1%$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/1998 | Sold | $390,000$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,593 +21.3% | $837,700 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $12,032 -0.3% | $709,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $12,069 +3.1% | $665,700 +13.6% |
| 2022 | $11,710 | $586,100 |
| 2021 | $11,710 +4% | $586,100 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $11,265 +5.3% | $546,600 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $10,699 -7.2% | $531,500 -3.3% |
| 2018 | $11,529 +8.4% | $549,500 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $10,635 +5.9% | $516,500 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $10,044 +8.1% | $502,700 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $9,289 +3.6% | $464,900 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $8,970 +4.7% | $467,900 +0.4% |
| 2013 | $8,564 +0.7% | $466,200 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $8,504 +3.4% | $475,100 -1.5% |
| 2011 | $8,223 -1% | $482,300 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $8,308 +4.6% | $501,100 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $7,941 +2.7% | $519,700 -1% |
| 2008 | $7,732 +4.2% | $524,900 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $7,420 -14.9% | $536,900 -13.5% |
| 2006 | $8,716 +12.9% | $620,800 +15.5% |
| 2005 | $7,721 +2.5% | $537,700 +4.5% |
| 2004 | $7,535 +12.2% | $514,700 +11% |
| 2003 | $6,716 -6.2% | $463,800 +7.9% |
| 2001 | $7,160 +8.5% | $430,000 +18.2% |
| 2000 | $6,598 +26% | $363,900 +22.9% |
| 1996 | $5,236 | $296,000 |
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Est. payment
$5,520/mo
Principal & interest
$4688
Property taxes
$832
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01775
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Center SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Hale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Nashoba Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Center
- Middle: Hale
- High: Nashoba
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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