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Featured Apartments in Acton, MA
Spring Hill Commons
Best schools, Easily accessible to retail, medical, recreation areas, transportation.
Acton MA, 01720
Coach Estates
Top Ranked Acton Schools, Walking distance to nearby shopping center for groceries..Large apt homes with spacious open floorplans...Convenient to all transportation
Acton MA, 01720
New Spring Hill (next to Spring Hill)
Brand new construction in Acton, energy efficient stainless appliances and granite countertops including fine design details by award winning architects! Just completing construction now! Select your apt today. Be one of 18 residents to live in this beautiful newly constructed building Ready for first viewing! Great deals before final completion. Leases at new construction prices being signed now. Reserve your home today!!
Acton MA, 01720
Acton, MA
Overview of Acton
Acton is a small suburban community in Middlesex County, Mass. Situated about 25 miles northwest of Boston, residents of Acton are in an ideal spot for quiet suburban living without having to give up all the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Although the population has nearly tripled in the past three decades, the community still retains the small-town charm that so many have cherished. Boasting beautiful historic architecture and tree-lined country roads, the scenic town still thrives because of its location.
With easy access to Routes 2, 27, 11, and 495, residents can travel virtually anywhere with ease. Acton apartments for rent are perfect for those working downtown who prefer the simple lifestyle of a rural New England town. According to City-Data, the population of Acton in 2009 was around 21,200 residents.
Living in Acton, MA
The community of Acton began as four early land grants in the 1600s. By 1730, there were roughly two dozen settlers in the area, and five years later Acton was incorporated as a town. The agricultural community had several gristmills and sawmills that were necessary, along with Faulkner Mills, an original large-scale manufacturer of woolen clothing in the country. By the 1870s, other industries came to the area and products were shipped across the country.
Acton remained a farming community until the 1950s when development turned much of the land into neighborhoods. At the time, Acton was made up of three different villages: Acton Center, West Acton and South Acton, which eventually changed to the current form of government.
Acton Attractions and Special Events
Residents of Acton are so close to Boston and the city’s many events that there is no excuse for boredom. Living in Acton apartments offers the diverse attractions available in Boston such as Boston Vegetarian Food Festival, the Fisherman’s Feast and the Boston Arts Festivals. Being so close to downtown also means that a day trip to a historical landmark like the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum or Fenway Park are very feasible.
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