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$874,990$503 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $705,000 on Feb 27, 2020

198 SOUTH RD

BEDFORD, MA 01730
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,741 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$875K
$826K low$924K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$705,000 · Feb 27, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$93 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$769,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$482,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$865,165

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
John Glenn Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Bedford High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Lt Eleazer Davis
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.0 mi

District: Bedford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01730These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.16
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,673
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,067 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,231
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$202,073
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

198 South Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 69% of homes in Bedford 01730
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Bedford 01730
  • Older than 75% of homes in Bedford 01730

What homes are worth in Bedford 01730

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$429K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Bedford 01730.

How it measures up in Bedford 01730

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bedford 01730.

Estimated value$874,990
CheaperTypical $1,001,287Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$503
CheaperTypical $524Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,741 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,914 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 198 South Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBedford 01730Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$874,99031% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50341% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,741 ft²42% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac25% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than195425% of homes45% of homes

About 198 South Rd

How much is 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA is $874,990 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $826,215 to $923,765. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA last sell?

198 South Rd, Bedford, MA last sold on Feb 27, 2020 for $705,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA?

198 South Rd, Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,741 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA built?

198 South Rd, Bedford, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA?

198 South Rd, Bedford, MA is assigned to John Glenn Middle School (middle), rated A+; Bedford High School (high), rated A; Lt Eleazer Davis (elementary). All sit in Bedford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA compare to other homes in Bedford 01730?

Among the 4,357 homes in Bedford 01730, it is worth more than 31% of them ($874,990 against a typical $1,001,287), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($503 against a typical $524), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,741 ft² against a typical 1,914 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1954 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 61% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 South Rd, Bedford, MA was $93. The county assessed it at $769,900.

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