Last Sold Price
4 beds4,929 sqft$288/sqft
196 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Description

Approached by a private lane, Chaffin Way, off Newtown Road, this stunning brick-front colonial is set on 4.41 acres within a peaceful cul-de-sac. The open floor plan features 9' ceilings and hardwood floors throughout the first floor. The main rooms include gracious living and dining areas, a private study, and a cathedral family room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace that opens to a 3-season sunroom. The bright cherry kitchen, with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, opens to the...Approached by a private lane, Chaffin Way, off Newtown Road, this stunning brick-front colonial is set on 4.41 acres within a peaceful cul-de-sac. The open floor plan features 9' ceilings and hardwood floors throughout the first floor. The main rooms include gracious living and dining areas, a private study, and a cathedral family room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace that opens to a 3-season sunroom. The bright cherry kitchen, with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, opens to the family room, ideal for daily living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a master suite with a fireplace and whirlpool bath, plus a Media/Guest/Au Pair suite with its own whirlpool bath, providing versatile space for family or guests. The finished walk-out basement adds extra living space. The beautifully landscaped property features fabulous gardens and a sprinkler system. This home offers elegance and comfort in a serene setting, with award-winning Acton schools!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/08/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lin Shi • Phoenix Real Estate
  2. Listed by Ning Sun & Wenny Fu Team • Phoenix Real Estate

Property Details for 196 Newtown Road

Status
MLS #
73285221
Days on Market
23
Taxes
$20,606 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1989
Town
Acton
Area
MA-Acton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Location

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Sold By Greenland Real Estate LLC, Tao Gong

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Building Information for 196 Newtown Road

Stories-Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size4.41 AC / 191,949 SF

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$8,935 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,218

Property Taxes

$1,717

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Newtown Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4929.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Rj Gray Jhs
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Range, Refrigerator, Vacuum System
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Media Room, Home Office, Sun Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Hot Tub / Spa
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 66.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 299.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 364.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 28.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 405.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 156.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Shared snow plowing costs for the common driveway. Roof (2021),interior paint (2024),exterior painting (2023),oven(2022),washer & dryer (2022),refrigerator (2019). Two Fireplaces & Cooktop by propone.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00D3 B:0005 L:0005,307082
  • Assessments: $1,236,100
  • Book: 64283
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 196 Newtown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73285221

$1,420,000
Sep 16, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73285221

Sep 16, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73285221

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73285221

$1,420,000
09/16/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73285221

09/16/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73285221

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

Public Records for 196 Newtown Road

Taxable ValueLand$390,800Additions$869,200Total$1,260,000
Tax Record2025$21,609 ($1,801 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,937 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,937 SqFtStories2Lot Size191,949 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989Year Renovated1989ZoningR8CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00D3 B:0005 L:0005

Schools near 196 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
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Merriam 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: 196 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
$1,420,000
4
4,929
191,949
$1,375,000
5
5,043
160,150
$685,000
4
2,976
80,000
4
3.5
3,268
25,062
$1,569,900
4
3,400
25,062
$627,500
3
3,750

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