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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,687 sqft$227/sqft
40 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$227/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Where else can you find a newer house with all the charm of an older NE home, ideally situated in the heart of Historic Bedford Center? What a rare opportunity!! This classic, expanded Cape style home was built in 1999 to fit right into its surroundings, which include beautiful antique residences and the iconic Church on the Common! Walk to anything and everything! The house itself is simply beautiful, with a nice open kitchen and living area. The kitchen itself is nicely updated with granite counters...Where else can you find a newer house with all the charm of an older NE home, ideally situated in the heart of Historic Bedford Center? What a rare opportunity!! This classic, expanded Cape style home was built in 1999 to fit right into its surroundings, which include beautiful antique residences and the iconic Church on the Common! Walk to anything and everything! The house itself is simply beautiful, with a nice open kitchen and living area. The kitchen itself is nicely updated with granite counters and cherry cabinets nicely accented by a custom tile backsplash. Picture the cozy nights by the wood-burning fireplace this fall! 2 bedrooms and a full updated bath round out the main level. Upstairs you will find 2 very spacious bedrooms and another full bath. Rich hardwood flooring on both of these levels. The lower level has even MORE space! This great, sunny walk-out space offers a family room, office, and yet another full bath! Central air, Pella windows. Great backyard and deck too!

Listing Agents

  1. Suzanne & Company

    Suzanne & Company

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781) 496-8254

    M: (781) 275-2156

  2. Suzanne Koller

    Suzanne Koller

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781) 496-8254

    M: (781) 496-8254

Listing closed: 12/03/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71741458

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,330,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Bedford, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 40 South Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,972 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Bedford
  • Area: MA-Bedford
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,730 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2687.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Davisk-2lane3-5
  • High School: Bedford Hs
  • Middle School: John Glenn Ms
  • Neighborhood: Bedford Center
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Deck
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 285.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 360.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 30.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 247.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded,Slider
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: House is located in Historic District. Water heater is older. Foundation crack allows slight seepage during heavy rainstorms. Gas on street.
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $518,700
  • Book: 44715
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: Res B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 40 South Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71741458

$610,000
Oct 11, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71741458

Sep 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71741458

$648,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71741458

$610,000
10/11/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71741458

09/10/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71741458

$648,000

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

Schools near 40 South 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 South Road, Bedford, MA 01730
$610,000
4
2,687
12,730
$530,000
3
3
1,764
12,728
$610,000
3
3
1,764
$978,000
4
2,152
10,890
$512,000
3
2,158
10,890
$93,333
5,288
42,157

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