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$1,157,495$401 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $475,500 on Sep 26, 2008

21 RAILROAD AVE

BEDFORD, MA 01730
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,886 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,500 · Sep 26, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$119 (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.$986,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$497,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$488,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,179,805

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(4)

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Bedford High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Lt Eleazer Davis
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 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

21 Railroad Ave 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 more than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Bedford 01730
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Bedford 01730
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$428K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 67% 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$1,157,495
CheaperTypical $1,003,929Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$401
CheaperTypical $528Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,886 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,914 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 21 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBedford 01730Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,157,49567% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4018% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,886 ft²79% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac18% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than197764% of homes69% of homes

About 21 Railroad Ave

How much is 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA is $1,157,495 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,071,132 to $1,243,858. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA last sell?

21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA last sold on Sep 26, 2008 for $475,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA?

21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,886 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA built?

21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA?

21 Railroad Ave, 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 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA compare to other homes in Bedford 01730?

Among the 4,360 homes in Bedford 01730, it is worth more than 67% of them ($1,157,495 against a typical $1,003,929), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($401 against a typical $528), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,886 ft² against a typical 1,914 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1977 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 78% 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 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Railroad Ave, Bedford, MA was $119. The county assessed it at $986,200.

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