198 South Rd, Bedford MA 01730

Bedford, MA 01730
$705,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,734
Sq Ft
$407
Price/Sq Ft
0.41
Acres
1954
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
16
Days on Market
Sold 2020 Listed Jan 14, 2020 • MLS# 72607650 Copied! • Updated Feb 27, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $689,000
Final Sale Price: $705,000
Difference: +$16,000 (+2.3%)
Performance Metrics
102.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $397
Sale $/sq ft: $407
This property sold for $407 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$407/sq ft
Area Median
$502/sq ft
Difference
18.9%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Renovated, sun filled kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances and peninsula seating 3, features open concept to family room, dining room. Family room boasts wall of windows and French doors to private fenced backyard. Office with 3 walls of windows and brick accent wall. Roomy first floor bedroom and updated full tiled bath complete this level. Two large bedrooms upstairs frame the second full bath. Unfinished lower level offers the potential for an additional 400+ sq. ft. A 300 sq. ft Workshop and 2 stall garage with plenty of storage for bikes/equipment and a roomy loft above. A landscaper’s home, the yard is brimming with flowering perennials and trees. Backyard gate to Minuteman bike path! Easy access to Bedford shops and restaurants, Hartwell Town Forest land and trails. Short walk to Bedford High and Middle Schools. Newer windows throughout. Enjoy Bedford’s top schools!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

59.4%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73596738
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 29, 2026
$899,000
MLS #73596738 - Active
✓
Sold
Feb 27, 2020
$705,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Jan 14, 2020
$689,000
Original listing
Agent: Diana Jarvis Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Previous Transaction - MLS #70282987
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 22, 2006
$365,000
MLS #70282987

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $7,062 $544,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,062
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$544,900

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1954
Living Area 1,734 sq ft
Lot Size 0.41 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Bamboo, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Office

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 10
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $7,062
Assessed Value $544,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Windows Replaced In Entire Home, 2011.
Exclusions Green Pendant Light In Upstairs Bedroom. Washer / Dryer Family Room Bench Seat And Storage Bins
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Potential for additional sq footage in unfinished lower level
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1954
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,734 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Bamboo, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1954
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
School District
Bedford School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.3% Average
0.7% Suspensions 0.4% In-School 0.6% Emergency
↓ 4.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

4 schools
Bierman Autism Center
2.3 mi
Grades K-06
Nashoba Learning Group
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School
2.0 mi
470 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-02
A+
Lt. Job Lane School
2.4 mi | #51 of 825 | Score: 62.3
Improved 45 spots from last year
+4.1 above state avg
499 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 03-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
John Glenn Middle School
0.9 mi | #36 of 352 | Score: 59.2
Dropped 17 spots from last year
+1 above state avg
595 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A+
Bedford High School
1.0 mi | #30 of 346 | Score: 71.1
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+12.9 above state avg
833 students Diverse
20 sports • 1,756 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

198 South Rd, Bedford MA 01730

Bedford, MA 01730

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Office Phone 781-862-2600
Agent MLS ID BB954072
Office MLS ID BB9589
Listing Data Updated Feb 27, 2020 11:13 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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