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3 beds2,009 sqft$324/sqft
161 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.33 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$324/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Waterfront property on designated scenic route! This 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape Is Situated On A Nature Lovers Paradise. The First Floor Offers An Open Concept Family Room, Kitchen & Breakfast Nook W/Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Upgraded Kitchen Cabinets & Bay Window Overlooking Your Gorgeous Private Backyard. A Formal Dining Room W/Hardwood & Picture Window Flows Into The Formal Living Room W/HW, Built-In Book Cases & Gas Fireplace. An Additional Bedroom, 3/4 Bath & Laundry Room Finish Off The First Floor....Waterfront property on designated scenic route! This 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape Is Situated On A Nature Lovers Paradise. The First Floor Offers An Open Concept Family Room, Kitchen & Breakfast Nook W/Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Upgraded Kitchen Cabinets & Bay Window Overlooking Your Gorgeous Private Backyard. A Formal Dining Room W/Hardwood & Picture Window Flows Into The Formal Living Room W/HW, Built-In Book Cases & Gas Fireplace. An Additional Bedroom, 3/4 Bath & Laundry Room Finish Off The First Floor. Two Additional Front To Back Bedrooms Both W/HW & A Full Bath On The 2nd Floor. Needing More Room A Full Basement Is Ready To Be Finished Or The Additional Space Above The Over Sized 2 Car Garage. Sit In The Recently Updated Screened Porch Or On One Of The Patios & Take In Your 2+ Acres Of Land Abutting Conversation Land & Access To Beautiful Grassy Pond. New Septic System Allows For 4 Bedrooms. Minutes From Acton Center W/Shops & Dining, Routes 2, 495, The Commuter Rail & TOP RANKED SCHOOL
  • Listed by: Barbara Coppinger • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/10/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72472986

Recent comparable sales

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$715,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

106.1%

Acton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 161 Newtown Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,974 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 2.33 AC / 101,344 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2009.0
  • Color: Red
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ab Choice
  • High School: Abrhs/Mrvt
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater(Separate Booster), Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Pond, Frontage, Walk to, Access
  • Waterview Features: Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Fireplace Will Need Propane Tank. Natural Gas Line On Street For Possible Hookup.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:00D3 B:0011 L:0000,307095
  • Assessments: $514,900
  • Book: 70432
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 161 Newtown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72472986

$650,000
Apr 23, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72472986

Mar 28, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72472986

$669,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72472986

$650,000
04/23/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72472986

03/28/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72472986

$669,000

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

Public Records for 161 Newtown Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,000Additions$370,800Total$763,800
Tax Record2025$13,099 ($1,092 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,009 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,009 SqFtStories2Lot Size101,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR108CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00D3 B:0011 L:0000

Schools near 161 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
Merriam School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

C.T. Douglas Elementary 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: 161 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
$650,000
3
2,009
101,344
$400,000
229,426
$400,000
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254,681
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