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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,556 sqft$297/sqft
236 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.19 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$297/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your getaway in the woods with your own private pool! Unique character and privacy best describe this lovely colonial home with 4+ acres abutting conservation land. Tucked away with four other homes but still close to commuter routes and West Acton this wonderful home is characterized by lovely woodwork and spacious rooms. The first floor has mainly hardwood floors and the family room is huge with a soaring brick fireplace and sliders to the screened porch, while the living room has a wall of built...Your getaway in the woods with your own private pool! Unique character and privacy best describe this lovely colonial home with 4+ acres abutting conservation land. Tucked away with four other homes but still close to commuter routes and West Acton this wonderful home is characterized by lovely woodwork and spacious rooms. The first floor has mainly hardwood floors and the family room is huge with a soaring brick fireplace and sliders to the screened porch, while the living room has a wall of built in bookcases and private views to the front and side of the house. The dining room is the perfect size for holiday gatherings whilst the kitchen has updated appliances and granite counters . Upstairs is the main bedroom with a walk in closet and ensuite bathroom, plus three more freshly painted spacious bedrooms and the family bathroom. The full sized basement has access to the garage and outside there is an expansive deck and a beautiful professionally landscaped pool area.
  • Listed by: Frances Anderton-Denby • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 03/07/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73146615

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Frances Anderton-Denby

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Frances Anderton-Denby

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Property Information for 236 Newtown Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,309 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 4.19 AC / 182,366 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2556.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: R J Gray
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Garage Access, Unfinished Basement
  • 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: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite, Pool - Inground, Hot Tub/Spa, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 357.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Slider,Wainscoting
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 231.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: BUYER CHANGED HIS MIND!
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00D2 B:0007 L:0002,306877
  • Assessments: $871,800
  • Book: 30405
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: 0
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 236 Newtown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73146615

$760,000
Dec 6, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73146615

Dec 6, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73146615

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73146615

$760,000
12/06/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73146615

12/06/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73146615

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

Public Records for 236 Newtown Road

Taxable ValueLand$413,900Additions$540,900Total$954,800
Tax Record2025$16,375 ($1,365 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,556 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,556 SqFtStories2Lot Size182,366 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated1984ZoningR8CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00D2 B:0007 L:0002

Schools near 236 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

Paul P Gates 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: 236 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
$760,000
4
2,556
182,366
$635,000
4
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377,230
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