Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 238 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,597 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 6.81 acres (296,929 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $21,803 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACTO M:00D2 B:0007 L:0006 |
| Primary APN | ACTO M:00D2 B:0007 L:0006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,597 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,635 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 296,929 sqft (6.81 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 238 NEWTOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | ACTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01720-2611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 363103 |
238 Newtown Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-2611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| May 5, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 74598-345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Property Address | 238 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-2611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 71639-226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71639/226 |
| Instrument | 145184 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
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| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 238 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-2611 |
| Document Number | 74598-345 |
| Book / Page | 074598 / 000345 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 66546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 238 NEWTOWN RD ACTON MA 017202611, ACTON, MA 01720-2611 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Newtown Rd was $21,803, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Acton Town |
| Unified School District | Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,803.00 (+3.27%) | $1,271,300 (+0.38%) Land $393,500 Building $877,800 | $1,196,810 (+9.66%) |
| 2024 | $21,113.00 (+2.2%) | $1,266,500 (+7.66%) Land $393,500 Building $873,000 | $1,091,360 |
| 2023 | $20,658.00 | $1,176,400 Land $357,800 Building $818,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 Newtown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 238 Newtown Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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