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196 Newtown Rd

Acton, MA 01720

4 beds
5 baths
4,929 sqft
~4 acre lot
$288 per sqft
1989 build
– on site

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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 courtesy of MLSPIN / Lin Shi / Phoenix Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 20, 2024 •

MLS# 73285221 —

The Building

Year Built:

1989
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Door Features:

French Doors
Window Features:

Skylight
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

4929
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Bathroom - Full
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room Level:

Second
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Office Level:

First
Office Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4929
Living Room Area:

405
Living Room Length:

27
Living Room Width:

15
Kitchen Area:

364
Kitchen Length:

28
Kitchen Width:

13
Dining Room Area:

208
Dining Room Length:

16
Dining Room Width:

13
Family Room Area:

299
Family Room Length:

23
Family Room Width:

13
Office Area:

156
Office Length:

13
Office Width:

12
Bedroom 2 Area:

143
Bedroom 3 Area:

130
Bedroom 2 Length:

13
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

13
Bedroom 3 Width:

10
Bedroom 4 Area:

117
Bedroom 4 Length:

13
Bedroom 4 Width:

9
Master Bedroom Area:

234
Master Bedroom Length:

18
Master Bedroom Width:

13
Bathroom 1 Area:

30
Bathroom 1 Length:

6
Bathroom 1 Width:

5
Bathroom 2 Area:

66
Bathroom 2 Length:

11
Bathroom 2 Width:

6
Bathroom 3 Area:

110
Bathroom 3 Length:

11
Bathroom 3 Width:

10

Location

Directions:

Newtown Rd to Chaffin Way
Latitude:

42.499636
Longitude:

-71.46022

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:00D3 B:0005 L:0005,307082
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

4.41
Lot Size SqFt:

191949
Lot Size Acres:

4.41
Zoning:

res
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Private Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

64283
Tax Annual Amount:

20606
Tax Assessed Value:

1236100

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Hot Tub / Spa
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Private Sewer
Water Source:

Private

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Choice Of 6
Middle Or Junior School:

Rj Gray Jhs
High School:

Abrhs

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Shopping
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

3
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

8
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

3
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$341/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source
5/30/23 May 30, 2023	Sold	MLSPIN
5/1/22 May 1, 2022	Sold	MLSPIN
8/1/21 Aug 1, 2021	Sold	MLSPIN

House Sold on 11/8/2024

$1,420,000

Listing provided by broker:

Lin Shi

Phoenix Real Estate

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196 Newtown Rd

Acton, MA 01720