Last Sold Price
3 beds2,400 sqft$250/sqft
15 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Description

Acton center! Set back from the street, nestled behind a hedgerow, sits this charming tastefully renovated, sun-filled Greek Revival. A seamless blend of period character and new craftsmanship in the addition with major improvements, including updated kitchen,with new cabinets,granite counters and SS appliances. The interior is comprised of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, newer windows, and hardwood floors. The downstairs includes a living room or home office, formal dining room, front to back family room...Acton center! Set back from the street, nestled behind a hedgerow, sits this charming tastefully renovated, sun-filled Greek Revival. A seamless blend of period character and new craftsmanship in the addition with major improvements, including updated kitchen,with new cabinets,granite counters and SS appliances. The interior is comprised of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, newer windows, and hardwood floors. The downstairs includes a living room or home office, formal dining room, front to back family room with fireplace. A private stairway leads to a master suite which overlooks the gardens and a (rather) stunning lush magnolia. Special features include crystal doorknobs and a ‘Mother’s Watch’ window, a tranquil backyard bordered by stone walls, a lovely front stone courtyard, a newly finished basement bonus room. This light-filled gem is a short stroll to historic Acton Center, the arboretum, playground, and library. Top Rated Acton Boxborough Schools are close by. Welcome Home!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/14/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Therese Oliver • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details for 15 Newtown Road

Status
MLS #
72551148
Days on Market
55
Taxes
$10,888 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1845
Town
Acton
Area
MA-Acton
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$713,500

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

[Acton, MA]

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Therese Oliver

Sold By RE/MAX On The River, Inc., The Forzese Group

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Building Information for 15 Newtown Road

Stories-Year Built1845Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

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$3,957 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,049

Property Taxes

$907

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 15 Newtown Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 255.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 160.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 289.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 216.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 169.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:00F3A B:0019 L:0000,310223
  • Assessments: $562,100
  • Book: 26684
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Irregular
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5% NSP
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1% NSP

Property History for 15 Newtown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72551148

$599,900
Sep 28, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72551148

Sep 28, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72551148

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72551148

$599,900
09/28/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72551148

09/28/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72551148

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 15 Newtown Road

Taxable ValueLand$315,400Additions$475,500Total$790,900
Tax Record2025$13,564 ($1,130 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,173 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,173 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1845Year Renovated1845ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00F3A B:0019 L:0000

Schools near 15 Newtown Road

This home is within Acton-Boxborough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Luther Conant School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

McCarthy-Towne School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 15 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
$599,900
3
2,400
10,890
$273,000
5
145
$327,000
4
2.5
2,529
14,375
3
2.5
2,044
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3,012
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