Off Market Nov 2024 for $1.4M

$1,557,536

•

4,929

sq ft

196 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

4.41 acresLot Size

$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lin Shi • Phoenix Real Estate

Bought with Tao Gong • Greenland Real Estate LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73285221

Redfin Estimate

$1,557,536

$138K since sold in November 2024$27K since July

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This home's estimate is 33.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$999,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,289 sq ft
15 Long Ridge Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,420,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths4,169 sq ft
315 Nagog Hill Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,250,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,340 sq ft
19 Lincoln Dr, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 2, 2025
$1,100,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths4,533 sq ft
202 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,150,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,172 sq ft
29 Washington Dr, Acton, MA 01720
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,100,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,667 sq ft
343 Sargent Rd, Boxboro, MA 01719

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Market trends in 01720, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.4%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$990K

$92K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

1 days MoM

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Spacious and grand home off of a private way. When you walk in the front entrance, there is a beautiful staircase leading up to the 2nd floor. Office to the left right when you walk in. 2 of the upstairs bedrooms are a bit on the small side. There is...
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Sale history for 196 Newtown Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73285221

Nov 8, 2024

Sold

$1,420,000

$288/sq ft

Sep 17, 2024

Contingent

—

Sep 4, 2024

Listed

$1,495,000

$303/sq ft

MLSPIN #73233830

Jul 30, 2024

Rental Removed

$6,200

$1/sq ft

May 7, 2024

Listed for Rent

$6,200

$1/sq ft

MLS PIN #71659218

Sep 26, 2014

Sold

$886,000

$180/sq ft

Aug 29, 2014

Contingent

—

Jul 16, 2014

Price Changed

$910,000

$185/sq ft

Jun 9, 2014

Price Changed

$948,800

$192/sq ft

May 12, 2014

Price Changed

$959,000

$195/sq ft

Apr 10, 2014

Listed

$988,800

$201/sq ft

+24

Approached by a private lane, Chaffin Way, off of Newtown Road, encompassing 4.4 acres, this property enjoys a peaceful setting, while still in a small neighborhood cul de sac. Pristine in every way, this home has great style, a comfortable & open floor plan with 9' ceilings on 1st floor & hardwood floors throughout. Featuring handsomely appointed main rooms such as gracious & generous living & dining rooms, private 1st floor study, a cathedraled family room with floor to ceiling fireplace, open to a much loved 3-season sunroom. A bright & cheerful cherry kitchen w/granite counters is a cooks delight! Handsome custom millwork throughout, fantastic bonus room with full bath for multi-age fun space or guest/au pair, lovely master suite with sumptuous bath. Full finished walk-out lower level. Updates include renovated baths, new deck and new gorgeous blue stone patio. A home to be cherished! Award winning Acton schools!

MLS PIN #70955292

Sep 14, 2009

Sold

$925,000

$188/sq ft

Aug 20, 2009

Contingent

—

Jul 31, 2009

Listed

$959,900

$195/sq ft

Stunning brick front colonial in estate setting on Chaffin Way. H/W fls, 9' ceil on 1st fl, updated kit w/granite, SS appl (48" Subzero frige) & gas cooktop open to famrm. 3 Firepl, cent Vac, Alarm, Multi Zone ht & A/C for effficiency. 4 bedrms on 2nd fl plus Media/Guest/Aupair suite w/whirlpool bath. Master has F/P & whirlpool bath.Recently fin walk out basemt with 3 rms. Private library w/built-ins, 3 season sunrm & deck. See list of recent updates at house. Fabulous landscaping w/sprinklers.

MLS PIN #70559635

Jun 15, 2007

Sold

$920,000

$187/sq ft

Apr 29, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 2007

Listed

$939,900

$191/sq ft

MLS PIN #70373126

Aug 25, 2006

Sold

$890,000

$181/sq ft

Aug 13, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 24, 2006

Listed

$950,000

$193/sq ft

MLS PIN #70100179

Jan 14, 2005

Sold

$875,000

$178/sq ft

Jan 3, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Oct 4, 2004

Listed

$899,000

$182/sq ft

MLS PIN #30371380

Feb 22, 2000

Sold

$775,000

$157/sq ft

Jan 7, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Nov 26, 1999

Listed

$775,000

$157/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,609 (+4.9%)

$390,800 + $869,200

$1,260,000

2024

$20,606 (+2.2%)

$390,800 + $845,300

$1,236,100

2023

$20,159 (+5.8%)

$355,400 + $792,600

$1,148,000

2022

$19,049 (+2.2%)

$309,800 + $669,600

$979,400

2021

$18,634 (+3.4%)

$286,600 + $634,500

$921,100

2020

$18,026 (+2.8%)

$286,600 + $650,300

$936,900

2019

$17,541 (+2.1%)

$286,600 + $619,000

$905,600

2018

$17,176 (+2.8%)

$286,600 + $599,700

$886,300

2017

$16,708 (−0.8%)

$286,600 + $590,000

$876,600

2016

$16,845 (−4.4%)

$286,600 + $589,400

$876,000

2015

$17,623 (+5.2%)

$286,600 + $638,500

$925,100

2014

$16,746 (+1.8%)

$286,600 + $574,400

$861,000

2013

$16,445 (+2.7%)

$286,600 + $574,400

$861,000

2012

$16,014 (+2.6%)

$286,600 + $576,700

$863,300

2011

$15,608 (+2.2%)

$286,600 + $576,700

$863,300

2010

$15,268 (+8.8%)

$286,600 + $605,200

$891,800

2009

$14,034

$287,200 + $561,800

$849,000

Tax history for 196 Newtown Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,609 (+4.9%)

$390,800 + $869,200

$1,260,000

2024

$20,606 (+2.2%)

$390,800 + $845,300

$1,236,100

2023

$20,159 (+5.8%)

$355,400 + $792,600

$1,148,000

2022

$19,049 (+2.2%)

$309,800 + $669,600

$979,400

2021

$18,634 (+3.4%)

$286,600 + $634,500

$921,100

2020

$18,026 (+2.8%)

$286,600 + $650,300

$936,900

2019

$17,541 (+2.1%)

$286,600 + $619,000

$905,600

2018

$17,176 (+2.8%)

$286,600 + $599,700

$886,300

2017

$16,708 (−0.8%)

$286,600 + $590,000

$876,600

2016

$16,845 (−4.4%)

$286,600 + $589,400

$876,000

2015

$17,623 (+5.2%)

$286,600 + $638,500

$925,100

2014

$16,746 (+1.8%)

$286,600 + $574,400

$861,000

2013

$16,445 (+2.7%)

$286,600 + $574,400

$861,000

2012

$16,014 (+2.6%)

$286,600 + $576,700

$863,300

2011

$15,608 (+2.2%)

$286,600 + $576,700

$863,300

2010

$15,268 (+8.8%)

$286,600 + $605,200

$891,800

2009

$14,034

$287,200 + $561,800

$849,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,937

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

307082

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Hot Tub / Spa

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 30
Length: 6
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 405
Length: 27
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 364
Length: 28
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X7
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Media Room, Home Office, Sun Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,929
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 4.41
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Frontage Type: Public, Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,606
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Newtown Rd to Chaffin Way
UnparsedAddress: 196 Newtown Rd, Acton MA 01720

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,937
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 307082

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Paul P Gates Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Acton, MA • 01720

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.48M – $1.79M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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202 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4533 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,092

Address	Redfin Estimate
226 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5541 Sq. Ft.	$2,233,284
200 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5043 Sq. Ft.	$1,699,936

Address	Redfin Estimate
204 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2976 Sq. Ft.	$1,090,720
198 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3750 Sq. Ft.	$1,656,515

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