Last Sold Price
4 beds2,117 sqft$236/sqft
53 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Description

Charming English Cape on private lot abutting Conant Brook Conservation Pond. Unique style with extra spaces for all life styles flexible layout - Walk to town center, library. Fall landscaping clean up soon. Title 5 soon. THIS is really a NEWER listing it had been for rent until 10-29-05. Second floor has three bedrooms, first has 2 other rooms that could be used for bedrooms or dens. Lower level has playroom and full bath. Roof new in 2000, 2nd floor bath new. RENT to OWN possible.Charming English Cape on private lot abutting Conant Brook Conservation Pond. Unique style with extra spaces for all life styles flexible layout - Walk to town center, library. Fall landscaping clean up soon. Title 5 soon. THIS is really a NEWER listing it had been for rent until 10-29-05. Second floor has three bedrooms, first has 2 other rooms that could be used for bedrooms or dens. Lower level has playroom and full bath. Roof new in 2000, 2nd floor bath new. RENT to OWN possible.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/31/2006 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joan Meyer • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 53 Newtown Road

Status
MLS #
70287048
Days on Market
130
Taxes
$7,543 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1969
Town
Acton
Area
MA-Acton
Architectural Style
Cape, Tudor
Style
Cape, Tudor
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$900,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

101.6%

[Acton, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Joan Meyer

Sold By RE/MAX Traditions, Inc., Eileen Michaud

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Building Information for 53 Newtown Road

Stories-Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,473 SF

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$3,170 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$629

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Newtown Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2117.0
  • Color: brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Grade School
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Abjrhs
  • Neighborhood: Acton Center
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Interior Features: Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 153.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 140.0
  • Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 99.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 308373
  • Assessments: $517,400
  • Book: 29274
  • Tax Year: 2006
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 100.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 53 Newtown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193451886

$500,000

+7.4% / yr

Mar 31, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70287048

$500,000
Feb 24, 2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70287048

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193451886

$500,000

+7.4% / yr

03/31/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70287048

$500,000
02/24/2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70287048

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

Public Records for 53 Newtown Road

Taxable ValueLand$341,500Additions$396,900Total$738,400
Tax Record2025$12,664 ($1,055 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,151 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,151 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1969ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00E3 B:0096 L:0000

Schools near 53 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: 53 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
$500,000
4
2,117
20,473
$753,000
4
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20,940
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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Joan Meyer

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