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Bedford is located 15 miles northwest of Boston. The town was founded in 1729, and has retained both natural and architectural beauty. Visitors to Bedford find an attractive historic district and town common in the center, the famous Bedford Flag on display in the library, the 1790 Job Lane house and several national historic landmarks. Annual celebrations include "Pole Capping" in April, when the Bedford Minuteman Company re-enacts a Revolutionary era tradition and "Bedford Day" in September, celebrated with a parade, street fair and dancing. Bedford residents enjoy many services.
Education is a top priority, with the schools well known for scoring competitively by all standards. The library serves everyone and has active children's programs. A senior center, open daily, offers health and leisure services. An in-town minibus service runs weekdays. There are recreation programs for all ages, including after-school day-care, and summer day camp. Outdoor facilities include a swimming pond, a lake for boating, a bikepath to Cambridge, and walking trails through conservation lands.
All services are voted by the residents at Bedford's open town meeting. The town is home to a mix of business and industry, which with Middlesex Community College, a veteran's hospital and Hanscom Air Base, employ some 23,000 persons.
The unique quality within Bedford is its community spirit. With diverse ethnic, religious and special interest groups, Bedfordites make a conscious effort to be inclusive. Residents believe it is a fine place to work, visit or call home.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
38 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
63 |
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8th Grade Math: |
9 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
10 |
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8th Grade Science: |
44 |
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4th Grade Math: |
43 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
77 |
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Spending/Student:
$9,546
Average SAT scores:
1675
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12 to 1
Community
Population:13,146 Median Income in town: $113,099 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 2.2 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
31
/ 14
/ 1
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $505,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $525,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -4%
Avg single family tax bill:
$5,969
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
21
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
28
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$825,000
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OH Sat&Sun 1-3! Elegant Cormier built 4+ BR, 3 bath, young Colonial, sited on gorgeous grounds, adjacent to the Fawn Circle cul de sac. Imagine a dramatic vaulted ceiling family rm featuring a soaring brick fireplace, steps away from the delightful chef's kitchen with classic New England B/W tile, & bathed in natural light. Opposite the kitchen is a generous dining rm, an accompanying formal living rm, and an unexpected space well-suited for a home office or a 1st flr bedrm. Welcome!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$465,000
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OH Sun 12-2! Home Sweet Home. And sweet it is at 1 Hilda Road. Endearing, 3 BR, 1 BA single level, sited on a gorgeous level lot with a deck, offering a lovely respite from the hustle & bustle in a serene neighborhood setting. The roof & electric service are updated, the hardwood floors redone, & there's fresh paint throughout. The bonus here is the unexpected, expansive 26'x24' two bay garage. Simplify or expand--either way this home is a great opportunity to find yourself in desirable Bedford!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$515,000
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Shawsheen Ridge?36 homes on 10 acres of lovely manicured grounds. Beautiful ?A? style end unit has 3 levels of living & spacious opened flow ? perfect for entertaining. Exceptional 1st FLR w/ elegant LR & DR that share a fireplace on either side to add warmth & ambience to both rooms. Direct access to a wonderful enclosed porch. Spacious kitchen can accommodate more than one cook!. 1st FLR master suite plus 2 BRs up w/ full bath. Amazing LL can be finished or used for storage. One pet only.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$665,000
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Brimming with quality features & recent improvements throughout. Living & dining areas open to stunning gourmet kitchen w/cherry cabinetry, Wolf appliances, granite, center island. Fabulous mbr suite w/private deck. Also at this level, 3 additional br?s, family/media room, 2 full, 2 half baths. Finished daylight lower level w/fp?d family rm, bath, wet bar, patio access. Professionally landscaped with Koi pond, stonework, well & irrigation system. Central air & oversized 2-car garage. Pristine!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$472,185
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New Construction Townhome. Featuring 9' 1st flr ceilings with a two story vaulted foyer. 2 Bedrooms with bonus room. Owner Suite, includes double vanity, shower & walk-in-closet. Spacious Great Room with plenty of light in this end unit. Dining Room with panel & crown molding & HW flooring, Eat-in Kitchen with granite and HW flooring, 2 car atchd garage & full sized basement. Energy Star Certified.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$550,000
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A beautiful home for all seasons! Enjoy summer cook-outs in the private, sprawling back yard. Host Holiday parties in the warm and cozy family room, which features stunning custom wainscoting and a wood burning fireplace. This fantastic room is open to the custom designed cherry kitchen. Open living room/dining room with another fireplace and built-ins. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms and a full bath. The location here is superb- a quiet, dead end street which abuts the bike trail. Close to all!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$394,900
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3BR 2BA wonderfully maintained and updated oversize Ranch just a short walking distance to the Center of Bedford. Updated kitchen offers granite counter tops with a seated bar area. Family Room walks out to a huge deck that overlooks a safe fenced in back yard. Professionally landscape brick walkways and gardening make this property's curb appeal pop! The perfect down size or starter home in move in condition!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$489,000
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Inviting,Elegant & Warm sums up this unusual Home. Sunny Corner southeast facing mid-rise,9 ft.ceilings.hardwood,moldings,Lvrm w gas frpl & sliding doors to balcony,Dingrm w impressive chandlier,mstr bedrm ensuite, 2 walk-in closets,whirlpool,shower w glass doors,double vanity.Second bedrm ensuite, half bath for guests,Library,Kitchen SS appl,Breakfast Rm,Lndry Rm w W/D,heated gar,2 parking spaces,2 storage units Elevator.Security.Minutes to Rts128,2,3,95,Burlington Mall,LaheyClinic,Restaurants
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$239,000
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COMPLETELY RENOVATED...A JEWEL! You'll love the Sparkling New Hardwood Floors, Fabulous Granite Counter Kitchen, Renovated Bathroom, Freshly painted Neutral Walls, New Doors and Windows throughout, New Dishwasher and Refrig; Gas Stove.....Approx. 5 year old Furnace and Hot Water Heater....PLUS A BONUS FAM RM/OFF, ETC. in the LOWER LEV w/ double closet and its own heat zone! Lots of closet space...Updated Electrical. Large Deck off back of condo overlooking a huge field for privacy.Don't Wait!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$526,120
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New Construction Townhome at Preconstruction Pricing. 1st Flr Spacious Master Suite & Masterbath, 1st Flr laundry & 1/2 Bath. Eat-in granite kitchen with HW floors & birch cabinetry. 2nd Floor provides 2nd Bedroom/full bath/Ample Loft Space. Additional bonus room is available for add'l cost. 2 Car garage & walkout basement provides plenty of storage room. Low Monthly Fees & a 10 yr warranty provide maintenance free living. Energy Star Certified.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$495,405
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New Construction Townhome. Featuring 9' 1st flr ceilings with a two story vaulted foyer. 2 Bedrooms with bonus room. Owner Suite, includes double vanity, soaker tub & ceramic tiled shower w/ walk-in-closet. Spacious Great Room with gas fireplace offers plenty of light in this end unit. Dining Room with panel & crown molding & HW flooring, Eat-in Kitchen with granite and HW flooring, 2 car atchd garage & full sized basement. Energy Star Certified.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$575,696
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New Construction Townhome. 1st Flr Spacious Master Suite, 1st Flr laundry & 1/2 Bath. Eat-in granite kitchen with HW floors as well as Dining Room. 2nd Floor provides 2nd Bedroom/full bath/Ample Loft Space & Additional bonus room. 2 Car garage & walkout basement provides plenty of storage room. Low Monthly Fees & a 10 yr warranty provide maintenance free living. Energy Star Certified.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$649,800
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Unforgettable! Fresh, light, open,meticulously renovated,new granite kitchen & beautiful bathrooms, character,charm.Set for grand entertaining, high ceilings,5 fireplaces,open sunny design,stunning wood floors, post&beam.First & 2nd fl master bedrooms,or 1st fl in-law suite. Lg fenced, sunny yard, garden.1st fl office.Finish 625 sf rm above gar w sep ent studio/au pair.Lower than average heat costs.Gas on street.3 zone heat.Size deceiving from street.Pristine.A treasure.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,000,000
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Stunning new construction situated on a private acre plus lot on one of Bedford's most scenic roads. Master builders with a wonderful local presence will create a home to be cherished for years to come. Cook's kitchen open to a large family gathering room, plush master suite and home office are just some of the desired features to be found in this home. And don't forget the mudroom! Plans are in progress- pls note that subject photo is different home currently under construction by same builder.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$939,000
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Center of town New construction in Bedford! This Energy Star home has a 2 car garage, 3.5 baths, 4 bedrooms, a luxurious master bath, and a partially finished basement. The kitchen boasts painted maple cabinetry, granite tops, an island, and a work station with wine fridge. Built with energy savings in mind, this home will come with an Energy Star certification upon completion. Allowances still available for some items. This builder welcomes the discerning client.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$979,000
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Beautiful new construction on a quiet dead end street. The open floor plan features a fireplaced family room with built-ins opening to an eat in kitchen with custom cabinets. This 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home features a lovely master suite with laundry on the second floor. Hardwood flooring on 1st and 2nd floors. This CE colonial is with in walking distance of the bike path.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$548,000
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A sunny home in a desirable neighborhood, tastefully updated & full of unexpected extras. You'll find built-in speakers in the open-concept kitchen & living room, a wrap-around deck for summer entertaining, a beautifully landscaped yard with mature plantings, flowering shrubs - and a babbling brook! Enjoy radiant-heated floors in both upstairs bathrooms, custom built-ins & extra closets in living room & family room, an energy-efficient Buderus heating system and a feeling of warmth throughout.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$412,500
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Welcome home to this fantastic Cape with so much to offer! Flexible and open floor plan with fireplaced living or dining room, spacious white kitchen with newer appliances and floor. Hardwood floors throughout. 3 bedrooms on second level, including front to back master. Both stylish bathrooms have been completely remodeled! SO many recent overall updates as well: central air, windows, siding, newer heating system, brand new electrical panel. Relax on your oversized deck and enjoy your huge yard!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$259,000
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***** BUILDERS & RENOVATORS ALERT !!! ALERT BUILDERS & RENOVATORS !!! G I A N T $ $ $ $ $ S L A S H E D * BEDFORD Single family lot near Carlisle line * EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY * Lot is 21,200 sq ft ( $12.22 sq ft ) grandfathered LEVEL LOT that will likely need dimensional variance to build on. Currently single family home & 2 car free standing garage on lot. Water and sewer have been brought to edge of property from street. House is in Flood Zone . Go to www.floodsmart.g
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$259,000
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*** 1st OPEN HOUSE @ HUGE PRICE REDUCTION * SUNDAY FEB 12th 1 :30 - 3 * BUYERS ALERT !!! ALERT BUYER !!! * BEDFORD'S BEST BUY " VALUE PACKED " 5 RM * 2 BDRM * 1 BA * 2 CAR FREE STANDING GARAGE/WORKSHOP * 21,200 SQ FT LEVEL LOT * GREAT LAYOUT W/ COLONIAL SIZE BEAMED CEILING LIVINGROOM W/ STONE FIREPLACE * EAT IN KITCHEN * LARGE ( 18 x 10 ) FAMILYROOM * THIS IS A GENUINE " BLUE RIBBON " CHARMER TO CALL HOME * @ $259K * PROCRASTINATOR ??? AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT & FUTURE REGRETS * ACT NOW ***
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