Last Sold Price
3 beds1,104 sqft$350/sqft
6 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Description

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this desirable Antique Greek Revival c. 1850 is located in the heart of Acton Center. The "Cyrus Hosmer" house boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors and loads of windows including a "mother's watch". Sun pours into this home loaded with period charm and character. A walk-in attic and large attached 20 x 20 barn offer great opportunities for expansion. Walking distance to Acton Memorial Library, playground and Acton Arboretum.Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this desirable Antique Greek Revival c. 1850 is located in the heart of Acton Center. The "Cyrus Hosmer" house boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors and loads of windows including a "mother's watch". Sun pours into this home loaded with period charm and character. A walk-in attic and large attached 20 x 20 barn offer great opportunities for expansion. Walking distance to Acton Memorial Library, playground and Acton Arboretum.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/10/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Francesca Arsenault • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Connie Levine • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details for 6 Newtown Road

Status
MLS #
71055220
Days on Market
32
Taxes
$6,254 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1851
Town
Acton
Area
MA-Acton
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$719,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

[Acton, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Francesca Arsenault; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Connie Levine

Sold By Hammond Residential, Anna Wheeler

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Building Information for 6 Newtown Road

Stories-Year Built1851Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

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$2,483 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,962

Property Taxes

$521

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6 Newtown Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1104.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 5
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
  • Neighborhood: Acton Center
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 63.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 156.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
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
  • Disclosures: Historic District,Title V Certification
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 310239
  • Assessments: $379,700
  • Book: 17212
  • Lot: A 33
  • Map: F3
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Frontage: 80.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 6 Newtown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #291056794

$386,000
Jun 10, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71055220

$386,000
Apr 21, 2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71055220

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #291056794

$386,000
06/10/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71055220

$386,000
04/21/2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71055220

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

Public Records for 6 Newtown Road

Taxable ValueLand$332,000Additions$242,500Total$574,500
Tax Record2025$9,853 ($821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00F3A B:0033 L:0000

Schools near 6 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: 6 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
$386,000
3
1,104
10,890
$327,000
4
2.5
2,529
14,375
$379,000
4
2,715
21,780
$273,000
5
145
$545,000
4
2,203
43,130
$599,900
3
2,400
10,890

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Francesca Arsenault; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Connie Levine

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