53 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720 Property Records

Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 53 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,151 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.476 acres (20,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$500,000 (Mar 2006)
Tax Bill	$12,664 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`ACTO M:00E3 B:0096 L:0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`ACTO M:00E3 B:0096 L:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,151 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,652 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	20,750 sqft (0.476 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	53 NEWTOWN RD
City	ACTON
State	MA
Zip	01720-3930
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Subdivision	LAND ACTON
Legal Block	96
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Township / Civil Division	ACTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	363103

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	53 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-3930
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 22, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
Jan 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION
Aug 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage DIGITAL FCU
Jun 12, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 27, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200656604
Deed Book / Page	47202 / 542
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Property Address	53 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-3930
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	081265-510
Date	Feb 22, 2023
Book Page	81265/510
Instrument	17888

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Property Address	53 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-3930
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76803-242
Date	Jan 27, 2021
Book Page	76803/242
Instrument	19077

Lender

Name	HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2041

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Property Address	53 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-3930
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	69812-347
Date	Aug 23, 2017
Book Page	69812/347
Instrument	134814

Lender

Name	DIGITAL FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	480 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2057

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Property Address	53 NEWTOWN RD, ACTON, MA 01720-3930
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74871-456
Date	Jun 12, 2020
Book Page	74871/456
Instrument	91298

Lender

Name	HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Acton Town
Unified School District	Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$12,664.00 (+5.72%)	$738,400 (+2.76%) Land $341,500 Building $396,900	$860,510 (-4.91%)
2024	$11,979.00 (-0.78%)	$718,600 (+4.52%) Land $341,500 Building $377,100	$904,970
2023	$12,073.00	$687,500 Land $310,400 Building $377,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
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.

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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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