236 Newtown Rd
Acton, MA 01720
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,556 sqft (on 4.19 acres)
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,556 sqft
(on 4.19 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1984
Lot Size
4.19 acres
Living Area
2,556 sqft
Price/Sqft
$469
Parking
2 Car Garage
About this House
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.
236 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,556 sqft single-family home built in 1984. It last sold for $760,000 on Mar 7, 2024 (11% below the $850,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,199,600, with a rent estimate of $5,188/month.
Home Details for 236 Newtown Rd
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Garage Access,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2556 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: First FloorMicrowave |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Whole House FanHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: PrivateHas a FireplaceHas a Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Screened, Deck, Deck - CompositeFencing: FencedExterior: Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite, Pool - Inground, Hot Tub/Spa, Fenced YardFoundation: Concrete PerimeterHas a Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 8Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive |
Pool Pool: In GroundPool |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Private Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1984 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial |
Building Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Not Included in Sale: Dining Chandelier And Wall Sconces In Dining Room, Living Room And Hallway.Parcel Number: M:00D2 B:0007 L:0002, 306877 |
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Price List Price: $850,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Dec 06 2023 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Acton |
School Information Elementary School: Choice Of 6Jr High / Middle School: R J GrayHigh School: Abrhs |
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Building Area Building Area: 2556 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway AccessNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 4.1865 Acres |
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BasementMls Number: 73146615 |
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ShoppingWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityBike PathConservation AreaHighway Access |
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Frances Denby, (978) 621-9486
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, (978) 263-1166
Bought with: Frances Denby, (978) 621-9486, Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, (978) 263-1166
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73146615
Price History for 236 Newtown Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/07/2024 | $760,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #73146615 |
| 10/18/2023 | $850,000 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73146615 |
| 09/20/2023 | $899,000 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73146615 |
| 08/16/2023 | $925,000 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73146615 |
| 08/09/2023 | $995,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73146615 |
| 07/09/1999 | $430,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/12/1989 | $392,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Acton
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$753K
$158KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
Price per sq ft
$377
$3MoM
Available listings
78
3MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $16,375 |
| Assessment | $954,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 236 Newtown Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.22 | Single-Family Home | $1,100,000 | 09/02/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 4,533 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $1,375,000 | 11/21/25 | 5 | 5 | 5,043 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $941,000 | 03/19/26 | 3 | 3 | 3,044 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $875,000 | 01/23/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,910 | |
0.95 | Single-Family Home | $1,155,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,942 | |
0.58 | Single-Family Home | $875,000 | 03/05/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,642 | |
0.65 | Single-Family Home | $1,250,000 | 07/16/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,340 | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $1,365,000 | 10/08/25 | 5 | 4 | 4,407 | |
0.71 | Single-Family Home | $790,000 | 08/03/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,757 | |
0.78 | Single-Family Home | $931,000 | 08/27/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,747 |
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95 % Say car is needed
90 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say it's dog friendly
85 % Say there's holiday spirit
82 % Say kids play outside
81 % Say there's wildlife
73 % Say people would walk alone at night
71 % Say yards are well-kept
69 % Say it's quiet
66 % Say neighbors are friendly
64 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
47 % Say there are community events
46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
38 % Say streets are well-lit
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