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Acton, ME 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

Living in Acton

Located in Southeast Maine, Acton is a small town in the Portland metro area. Its varied weather and ideal location have made it an enticing retirement destination. Besides this,…

Located in Southeast Maine, Acton is a small town in the Portland metro area. Its varied weather and ideal location have made it an enticing retirement destination. Besides this, residents of 55+ communities in enjoy an active downtown and a variety of greenspaces and lakes for outdoor recreation.

Climate & Geography

Maine is known for its humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm to hot while winters are cold and snowy, often affected by nor'easters. In Acton, residents can expect more rain and snow than the national average as well as 200 sunny days each year.
Acton is built near the Casco Bay of the Atlantic Coast. The town is home to the Little Ossipee River, Mousam River, and Salmon Falls River, and it is on the New Hampshire border.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Residents in search of small-town charm will find exactly that in Acton. The city boasts a quaint downtown and historic district, which are popular areas to socialize. Downtown is where residents can find the Midtown Mall with all the necessities and shopping one would need as well as the Acton Historical Society and Museum for history buffs. The town is also home to the Acton Fairground, which hosts the Acton Fair and other community festivals.

Acton has plenty of options to get outdoors, such as visiting one of the many farms and natural areas around the city. With many ponds and lakes located in and around Acton, there are plenty of fishing and boating opportunities.

Portland, located an hour away along the coast, offers residents even more entertainment and seaside recreation.

Cost of Living & Taxes

Acton’s overall cost of living is only slightly higher than the national average because of high housing costs.

Like most states, Maine exempts Social Security benefits from taxation. Military pensions and Railroad Retirement benefits are also exempt. Additionally, residents 65 and older may qualify to receive a property tax credit, dependent on income. Maine has a statewide sales tax rate of 5.5 percent. The property tax credits and tax exemptions make Maine more appealing to Acton 55+ community residents on a budget.

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Martins Landing
$400ks - $700ks
Martins Landing, North Reading, MA
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - present | 450 homes
Riverside Woods
$400ks - $600ks
Riverside Woods, Andover, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 200 homes
Preserve at Emerald Pines
$700ks - $900ks
Preserve at Emerald Pines, Methuen, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2024 | 192 homes
Stone Castle Estates
$800ks - $1Ms
Stone Castle Estates, Methuen, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2018 | 89 homes
Regency at Emerald Pines
$600ks - $900ks
Regency at Emerald Pines, Methuen, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2018 | 140 homes
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The Village at Shepley Hi...
$900ks
The Village at Shepley Hi..., Groton, MA
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 26 homes
4 rating (2 reviews) Regency at Methuen
$500ks - $600ks
Regency at Methuen, Methuen, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2011 - 2015 | 240 homes
Hatter's Point
$600ks - $700ks
Hatter's Point, Amesbury, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2017 | 88 homes
The Village at Northridge
$500ks - $600ks
The Village at Northridge, North Reading, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | 56 homes
The Cove at Highland Lake
$500ks - $800ks
The Cove at Highland Lake, Windham, ME
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 60 homes
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Terrace Estates at Mt. He...
$400ks - $500ks
Terrace Estates at Mt. He..., Bridgton, ME
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2023 - present | 18 homes
Brook Ridge
$400ks
Brook Ridge, Hooksett, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - present | 91 homes
The Nevins
$700ks
The Nevins, Londonderry, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2013 | 128 homes
Apple Valley Estates
$500ks - $800ks
Apple Valley Estates, Lewiston, ME
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2010 - present | 48 homes
The Cliffs at Evergreen
$700ks - $600ks
The Cliffs at Evergreen, Auburn, NH
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 79 homes
North Meadow Village
$500ks - $800ks
North Meadow Village, Middleton, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2012 - 2015 | 42 homes
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The Villages at Hobbs Pon...
$600ks - $800ks
The Villages at Hobbs Pon..., Wells, ME
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - 2023 | 120 homes
Arbor Woods
$400ks - $500ks
Arbor Woods, Dover, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | 65 homes
Pheasant Knoll
$500ks - $600ks
Pheasant Knoll, Gorham, ME
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 150 homes
Fairway View Village
$500ks - $600ks
Fairway View Village, Wells, ME
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 46 homes
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Eagles Trace
$400ks - $500ks
Eagles Trace, Acton, ME
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2020 | 14 homes
RiverWalk at Bedford
$500ks
RiverWalk at Bedford, Bedford, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2006 | 90 homes
Chadwick Place
$400ks - $500ks
Chadwick Place, Windham, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2020 | 15 homes
Black Rocks Village
$400ks
Black Rocks Village, Fremont, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2013 - 2016 | 112 homes
Berry Hill Estates
$600ks - $700ks
Berry Hill Estates, Hooksett, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2022 | 107 homes
Hickory Woods
$400ks - $700ks
Hickory Woods, Londonderry, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2014 - 2016 | 98 homes
The Cottages at Willett B...
$400ks - $500ks
The Cottages at Willett B..., Bridgton, ME
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2014 - present | 60 homes
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Stone Bridge Estates of S...
$600ks
Stone Bridge Estates of S..., Salem, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2020 | 46 homes
Long Pond Woods
$500ks - $600ks
Long Pond Woods, Pelham, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2017 | 66 homes
The Club at Meadowbrook
$300ks
The Club at Meadowbrook, Salem, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2005 | 117 homes
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The Villages at Three Pon...
$500ks - $700ks
The Villages at Three Pon..., Brentwood, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - 2023 | 68 homes
Cross Farm
$700ks - $800ks
Cross Farm, Londonderry, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2024 | 189 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) The Village at Great Broo...
$500ks - $700ks
The Village at Great Broo..., Eliot, ME
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2023 | 90 homes
The Paddock
$500ks - $600ks
The Paddock, Salem, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2019 | 16 homes
King's Landing
$300ks - $400ks
King's Landing, Kingston, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2017 | 44 homes
Blackstone Reserve
$600ks
Blackstone Reserve, Raymond, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2022 | 66 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Ray Farm
$600ks - $700ks
Ray Farm, Exeter, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2023 | 116 homes
Village at Oakwood
$600ks - $700ks
Village at Oakwood, Derry, NH
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - 2021 | 30 homes
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The Village at Cider Hill
$400ks - $500ks
The Village at Cider Hill, Old Orchard Beach, ME
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2007 | 176 homes
Rolling Green at Topsfiel...
$600ks - $800ks
Rolling Green at Topsfiel..., Topsfield, MA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2014 - 2014 | 30 homes
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Regency at Emerald Pines 21 PINE TREE DR 21, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$948,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,875 sq ft

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House

21 PINE TREE DR 21, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Riverside Woods 6 OVERLOOK DR 408, ANDOVER, MA, 01810, Andover, MA 01810
$649,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,341 sq ft

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Condo

6 OVERLOOK DR 408, ANDOVER, MA, 01810
Community: Riverside Woods
Martins Landing 320 MARTINS LNDG 209, NORTH READING, MA,..., North Reading, MA 01864
$615,995

1 beds

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1 baths

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1,115 sq ft

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Condo

320 MARTINS LNDG 209, NORTH READING, MA,...
Community: Martins Landing
Rolling Green at Topsfield 470 BOSTON ST 3, TOPSFIELD, MA, 01983, Topsfield, MA 01983
$989,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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2,712 sq ft

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House

470 BOSTON ST 3, TOPSFIELD, MA, 01983
Hatter's Point 60 MERRIMAC ST 615, AMESBURY, MA, 01913, Amesbury, MA 01913
$919,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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2,095 sq ft

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Condo

60 MERRIMAC ST 615, AMESBURY, MA, 01913
Community: Hatter's Point
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Stone Castle Estates 10 ASHLEY LN 10, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$316,649

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,209 sq ft

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Condo

10 ASHLEY LN 10, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Martins Landing 320 MARTINS LNDG 2510, NORTH READING, MA..., North Reading, MA 01864
$649,995

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,450 sq ft

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Condo

320 MARTINS LNDG 2510, NORTH READING, MA...
Community: Martins Landing
Regency at Emerald Pines 64 PINE TREE DR 64, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$775,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,961 sq ft

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Condo

64 PINE TREE DR 64, METHUEN, MA, 01844
The Village at Shepley Hill 138 SAND HILL RD, GROTON, MA, 01450, Groton, MA 01450
$995,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,550 sq ft

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House

138 SAND HILL RD, GROTON, MA, 01450
Riverside Woods 2 FRANCIS DR 301, ANDOVER, MA, 01810, Andover, MA 01810
$539,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,490 sq ft

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Condo

2 FRANCIS DR 301, ANDOVER, MA, 01810
Community: Riverside Woods
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The Village at Northridge 37 NORTHRIDGE DR 37, NORTH READING, MA, ..., North Reading, MA 01864
$539,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,184 sq ft

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Condo

37 NORTHRIDGE DR 37, NORTH READING, MA, ...
Riverside Woods 4 FRANCIS DR 412, ANDOVER, MA, 01810, Andover, MA 01810
$619,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,500 sq ft

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Condo

4 FRANCIS DR 412, ANDOVER, MA, 01810
Community: Riverside Woods
Preserve at Emerald Pines 2 PHOEBE ST 2, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$819,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,507 sq ft

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Condo

2 PHOEBE ST 2, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Preserve at Emerald Pines 73 PHOEBE ST 40, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$920,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,046 sq ft

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Condo

73 PHOEBE ST 40, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Cindy Certified
200 MARTINS LNDG 312, NORTH READING, MA,..., North Reading, MA 01864
$699,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,475 sq ft

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Condo

200 MARTINS LNDG 312, NORTH READING, MA,...
Martins Landing 260 MARTINS LANDING WAY 202, NORTH READI..., North Reading, MA 01864
$478,900

1 beds

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1 baths

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972 sq ft

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Condo

260 MARTINS LANDING WAY 202, NORTH READI...
Community: Martins Landing
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Stone Castle Estates 17 STONE CASTLE DR 17, METHUEN, MA, 0184..., Methuen, MA 01844
$850,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,438 sq ft

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House

17 STONE CASTLE DR 17, METHUEN, MA, 0184...
Regency at Methuen 106 SHERWOOD DR 01844, METHUEN, MA, 0184..., Methuen, MA 01844
$749,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,797 sq ft

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House

106 SHERWOOD DR 01844, METHUEN, MA, 0184...
Community: Regency at Methuen
Preserve at Emerald Pines 40 PHOEBE ST 101, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$805,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,654 sq ft

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Condo

40 PHOEBE ST 101, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Preserve at Emerald Pines 36 PHOEBE ST 36, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$899,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,649 sq ft

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Condo

36 PHOEBE ST 36, METHUEN, MA, 01844
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Riverside Woods 2 FRANCIS DR 401, ANDOVER, MA, 01810, Andover, MA 01810
$549,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,490 sq ft

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Condo

2 FRANCIS DR 401, ANDOVER, MA, 01810
Community: Riverside Woods
Riverside Woods 2 FRANCIS DR 203, ANDOVER, MA, 01810, Andover, MA 01810
$434,999

1 beds

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1 baths

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955 sq ft

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Condo

2 FRANCIS DR 203, ANDOVER, MA, 01810
Community: Riverside Woods
Preserve at Emerald Pines 53 PHOEBE ST 31, METHUEN, MA, 01844, Methuen, MA 01844
$925,000

2 beds

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4 baths

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2,985 sq ft

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Condo

53 PHOEBE ST 31, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Martins Landing 320 MARTINS LNDG 307, NORTH READING, MA,..., North Reading, MA 01864
$679,995

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,579 sq ft

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Condo

320 MARTINS LNDG 307, NORTH READING, MA,...
Community: Martins Landing
Martins Landing 320 MARTINS LNDG 401, NORTH READING, MA,..., North Reading, MA 01864
$724,995

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,579 sq ft

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Condo

320 MARTINS LNDG 401, NORTH READING, MA,...
Community: Martins Landing
The Village at Shepley Hill 70 LEGACY LN B, GROTON, MA, 01450, Groton, MA 01450
$1,120,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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2,274 sq ft

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Condo

70 LEGACY LN B, GROTON, MA, 01450
Martins Landing 220 MARTINS LNDG 411, NORTH READING, MA,..., North Reading, MA 01864
$618,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,335 sq ft

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Condo

220 MARTINS LNDG 411, NORTH READING, MA,...
Community: Martins Landing
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Martins Landing 220 MARTINS LNDG 410, NORTH READING, MA,..., North Reading, MA 01864
$618,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,335 sq ft

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Condo

220 MARTINS LNDG 410, NORTH READING, MA,...
Community: Martins Landing

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