Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to live in the center of town in this "well-maintained and move-in ready" center entrance Colonial! The heart of the home is the sun filled family room with a gas fireplace, walls of windows, offering direct access to a private patio and backyard; perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing at home enjoying the beauty of autumn! Features include a formal living room with fireplace, stylish dining room, and an updated cherry & glass cabinetry kitchen with quartz countertops & SS appliances. Upstairs 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths, including the master w/private bath. The lower level has tons of potential, utility space, and laundry & storage. 2 car garage & all hardwood floors. Recent Updates include: Central A/C, Roof, young septic system & all new kitchen appl. Convenient location, less than .5 mi to the library, playground, and the Acton Arboretum and close to the A/B schools, shopping, restaurants & commuting rail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Anne Marie DeCesar• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Jaime Kidston• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Very well maintained colonial with a large garage/family room addition. Nicely updated kitchen. Located on a main road but close to the center of Acton.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This center entrance Colonial is exceptionally well-maintained and move-in ready! Central A/C & new roof - May 2018. The heart of the home is the recent addition - a sun filled family room offering a fireplace walls of beautiful windows with direct access to patio and large fenced yard, perfect for entertaining or simply just relaxing at home. Other wonderful features include a front to back formal living room with fireplace, an eat-in kitchen w/cherry & glass cabinetry, quartz counter tops, & SS appliances and open to the formal dining room. There are 4 bedrooms including the master with private bath. All bedrooms have hardwood floors. The lower level has utility area for the working systems, laundry & storage - potential for expansion. Recent Updates include: A/C, Roof, newer septic system and updated kitchen. Location is convenient to schools, shopping, commuting and within walking distance to library, playground, and the Acton Arboretum.
MLS PIN #30600424
Jun 28, 2002
Sold
$422,000
$175/sq ft
May 23, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 2002
Listed
$429,900
$179/sq ft
WALK TO ACTON TOWN CENTER, LIB & PLAYGROUND,PLAY IN LARGE YD CORNER LOT MANY UPDATES-REFIN FLRS,ROOF 1994,FURNACE 1996, DRIVEWAY 1999,GUTTERS,1991,OUTSIDE PAINT 1999, WATER HTR 4-5 YRS,ALL NEW STORMS 2000,LANDSCAPE PLAN AVAILABLE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,008 (+7.2%)
$341,500 + $591,900
$933,400
2024
$14,931 (+1.7%)
$341,500 + $554,200
$895,700
2023
$14,687 (+5.8%)
$310,700 + $525,700
$836,400
2022
$13,878 (+2.4%)
$270,100 + $443,400
$713,500
2021
$13,554 (+6.1%)
$250,000 + $420,000
$670,000
2020
$12,777 (+18.1%)
$250,000 + $414,100
$664,100
2019
$10,820 (+1.7%)
$250,000 + $308,600
$558,600
2018
$10,636 (+1.0%)
$250,000 + $298,800
$548,800
2017
$10,531 (+1.9%)
$250,000 + $302,500
$552,500
2016
$10,336 (+1.9%)
$250,000 + $287,500
$537,500
2015
$10,144 (+3.3%)
$250,000 + $282,500
$532,500
2014
$9,822 (+6.7%)
$250,000 + $255,000
$505,000
2013
$9,206 (+6.1%)
$250,000 + $232,000
$482,000
2012
$8,678 (+2.6%)
$250,000 + $217,800
$467,800
2011
$8,458 (+15.2%)
$250,000 + $217,800
$467,800
2010
$7,341 (+3.2%)
$250,000 + $178,800
$428,800
2009
$7,116
$250,000 + $180,500
$430,500
Tax history for 49 Newtown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,008 (+7.2%)
$341,500 + $591,900
$933,400
2024
$14,931 (+1.7%)
$341,500 + $554,200
$895,700
2023
$14,687 (+5.8%)
$310,700 + $525,700
$836,400
2022
$13,878 (+2.4%)
$270,100 + $443,400
$713,500
2021
$13,554 (+6.1%)
$250,000 + $420,000
$670,000
2020
$12,777 (+18.1%)
$250,000 + $414,100
$664,100
2019
$10,820 (+1.7%)
$250,000 + $308,600
$558,600
2018
$10,636 (+1.0%)
$250,000 + $298,800
$548,800
2017
$10,531 (+1.9%)
$250,000 + $302,500
$552,500
2016
$10,336 (+1.9%)
$250,000 + $287,500
$537,500
2015
$10,144 (+3.3%)
$250,000 + $282,500
$532,500
2014
$9,822 (+6.7%)
$250,000 + $255,000
$505,000
2013
$9,206 (+6.1%)
$250,000 + $232,000
$482,000
2012
$8,678 (+2.6%)
$250,000 + $217,800
$467,800
2011
$8,458 (+15.2%)
$250,000 + $217,800
$467,800
2010
$7,341 (+3.2%)
$250,000 + $178,800
$428,800
2009
$7,116
$250,000 + $180,500
$430,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,408
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
308385
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Newtown Road
UnparsedAddress: 49 Newtown Road, Acton MA 01720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,408
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 308385
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Hue (Smart Lights) Controllers
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Luther Conant School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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Sun exposure
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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.00M – $1.21M
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