
3 Wayside Ln Acton — Photo 1 of 41
$850,000
Investment Analysis — 3 Wayside Ln
Acton, MA 01720
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 4-bedroom in 01720 carries an estimated $3,470/mo in gross rent — about a 2.04% cap rate and $17,310/yr in estimated NOI at the $850,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
SqFt
2,582
Style
Single Family
Built
1977
Classic Acton Colonial set on a beautiful, private lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and opportunity. Freshly painted throughout, it features a welcoming living room with hardwood floors and a generous family room with a fireplace, mini-split, and new carpeting. A charming four-season room provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. The original kitchen is ready for your vision and thoughtfully priced to give the next owner the opportunity to create the kitchen they’ve always wanted while building instant equity. Dining room with additional mini-split, first-floor laundry, and separate half bath. Four spacious bedrooms, each with mini-split cooling, include a private primary suite with an en suite bath. Bonus unfinished attic storage over the garage and an unfinished walk-out lower level offer even more potential. Improvements include a 2019 Weil-McLain boiler, updated electrical panel, new front walkway and steps, Hardie board exterior, replacement windows, and a young roof. Two-car garage. Enjoy the privacy and expansive grounds while being conveniently located near West Acton, top-rated AB schools, and just 1.5 miles to the South Acton train station. A wonderful opportunity to own in a sought-after neighborhood and create a home truly your own!
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,582 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 43,560 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Listing Agent: Megan Tolland
Listing Office: Realty Executives Boston West
MLS® Number: 73574638
