Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 48 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,108 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jan 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $14,517 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACTO M:00E3 B:0098 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | ACTO M:00E3 B:0098 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,934 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,108 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 48 NEWTOWN RD |
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| City | ACTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01720-3921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 363103 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Davis, Isaac, Trail listed 1972 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 72001347 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-3921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $14,517.00 (+6.33%) | $846,500 (+3.36%) Land $335,100 Building $511,400 | $1,003,295 (+5.42%) |
| 2024 | $13,653.00 (+1.5%) | $819,000 (+6.92%) Land $335,100 Building $483,900 | $951,710 |
| 2023 | $13,451.00 | $766,000 Land $304,600 Building $461,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ACTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 21,285 people · EPA ID MA2002000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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