253 Great Rd

2,963 Sq. Ft.
$364 / Sq. Ft.
2,963
Sq. Ft.
$364
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into history and modern comfort at the Nathan Fitch House, a charming residence perfectly blending classic New England character with thoughtful updates. Nestled on a generous half-acre lot in the heart of downtown Bedford, this home offers the rare combination of space, convenience, and timeless appeal. The beautiful porch welcomes you to step inside and discover more! We love the beautiful updated kitchen- it has a great island and a great layout- nicely open to the family room with vaulted...Step into history and modern comfort at the Nathan Fitch House, a charming residence perfectly blending classic New England character with thoughtful updates. Nestled on a generous half-acre lot in the heart of downtown Bedford, this home offers the rare combination of space, convenience, and timeless appeal. The beautiful porch welcomes you to step inside and discover more! We love the beautiful updated kitchen- it has a great island and a great layout- nicely open to the family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. Beyond is another favorite spot- the bright sunroom also w/ beams and vaulted ceilings. A gracious and charming dining room and living room round out the main level. A stately staircase leads to the 2nd floor, which has a primary suite w/ private bath and dressing room. The 3rd floor is also finished- makes for a great office or bedroom! Best unexpected feature: enormous detached barn, w garage parking plus bonus space above w/ heat and AC. Welcome home!

Listing Agents

  1. Suzanne & Company

    Suzanne & Company

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781)-496-8254

  2. Suzanne Koller

    Suzanne Koller

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781)-496-8254

Property Details for 253 Great Road

Town
Bedford
Area
MA-Bedford
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Open Houses

Friday, May 15th10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 16th1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, May 17th1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2026 10:46 AM

Property Details for 253 Great Road

StatusNew
MLS #73517664
Days on Market1
Taxes$9,050 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1875
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 253 Great Road

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,001 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,182 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,428

Property Taxes

$754

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 253 Great Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 2963.0
  • Color: yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Davis/Lane
  • High School: Bedford
  • Middle School: John Glenn
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Study, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - DSL
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - DSL
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 130.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 12.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 2.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 78.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 156.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 208.0
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 196.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 110.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Barn has finished space w heat and AC. Main roof has been replaced. Rear roof older. Heating system is less than 15 years old. House is NOT in historic district.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:064 P:0094,353209
  • Assessments: $751,700
  • Book: 57230
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 253 Great Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73517664

$1,078,000—
Aug 1, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #313326736

$510,000

+1.8% / yr

Aug 1, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71178197

$510,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73517664

$1,078,000
08/01/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #313326736

$510,000

+1.8% / yr

08/01/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71178197

$510,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 253 Great Road

Taxable ValueLand$513,400Additions$238,300Total$751,700
Tax Record2025$9,050 ($754 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,958 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,958 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt662 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBEDF M:064 P:0094

Schools near 253 Great Road

This home is within Bedford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Davis Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Lt Job Lane School
Public3 to 5

John Glenn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bedford High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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253 Great Road is a single family home for sale in Bedford, MA 01730. This property was listed for sale on May 13, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,078,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on August 1, 2011. This listing's school district is Bedford School District. Nearby schools include Davis Elementary School, Lt Job Lane School and John Glenn Middle School. 253 Great Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,963 sqft single family home built in 1875.

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