Nestled in a quiet and desirable West Bedford neighborhood, this smartly updated 8-room multi-level home on a corner lot merges the serenity of a country setting with convenient access to Boston via Rt 2. Take in enchanting views of the private backyard and Little Meadow conservation area from the screened porch, featuring a gorgeous cathedral ceiling. The open and airy floor plan offers an updated kitchen with granite countertops, open to the dining and living rooms. A versatile, spacious home office can easily accommodate a mudroom and provides access to both the half bath and garage. On the lower level, a family room with a wood-burning fireplace is connected to a spacious storage room. The three bedrooms and full bathroom on the top level round out your living space. Gas heat and AC mini splits keep your climate comfortable. Close to Davis Elementary School, this home also has easy access to the extensive trail network, bringing you into Concord and Bedford centers.
On a sunny corner lot in a self contained neighborhood, this smartly updated multi-level features a kitchen with granite counter, updated baths,an office, washer/dryer in lower level bath. The cathedral ceilinged screened porch overlooks a meadow. Lot abuts Town conservation land.
Public Records
Jul 11, 1986
Sold
$200,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,559 (+6.4%)
$446,500 + $264,400
$710,900
2024
$8,044 (+2.3%)
$425,200 + $251,900
$677,100
2023
$7,864 (−4.4%)
$401,600 + $228,500
$630,100
2022
$8,229 (+9.1%)
$393,300 + $212,700
$606,000
2021
$7,544 (+4.1%)
$385,400 + $172,200
$557,600
2020
$7,250 (+2.0%)
$385,400 + $164,700
$550,100
2019
$7,105 (+3.8%)
$385,400 + $162,800
$548,200
2018
$6,848 (−3.2%)
$337,100 + $161,300
$498,400
2017
$7,075 (+4.9%)
$311,800 + $165,900
$477,700
2016
$6,745 (−0.8%)
$283,500 + $157,939
$441,439
2014
$6,796 (−2.2%)
$288,700 + $143,900
$432,600
2013
$6,946 (+0.6%)
$311,700 + $140,200
$451,900
2012
$6,907 (+4.2%)
$301,700 + $152,400
$454,100
2011
$6,629 (+23.7%)
$405,600 + $57,000
$462,600
2010
$5,359 (+5.2%)
$352,700 + $57,000
$409,700
2009
$5,093
$352,700 + $57,000
$409,700
Tax history for 40 Putnam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,559 (+6.4%)
$446,500 + $264,400
$710,900
2024
$8,044 (+2.3%)
$425,200 + $251,900
$677,100
2023
$7,864 (−4.4%)
$401,600 + $228,500
$630,100
2022
$8,229 (+9.1%)
$393,300 + $212,700
$606,000
2021
$7,544 (+4.1%)
$385,400 + $172,200
$557,600
2020
$7,250 (+2.0%)
$385,400 + $164,700
$550,100
2019
$7,105 (+3.8%)
$385,400 + $162,800
$548,200
2018
$6,848 (−3.2%)
$337,100 + $161,300
$498,400
2017
$7,075 (+4.9%)
$311,800 + $165,900
$477,700
2016
$6,745 (−0.8%)
$283,500 + $157,939
$441,439
2014
$6,796 (−2.2%)
$288,700 + $143,900
$432,600
2013
$6,946 (+0.6%)
$311,700 + $140,200
$451,900
2012
$6,907 (+4.2%)
$301,700 + $152,400
$454,100
2011
$6,629 (+23.7%)
$405,600 + $57,000
$462,600
2010
$5,359 (+5.2%)
$352,700 + $57,000
$409,700
2009
$5,093
$352,700 + $57,000
$409,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,156
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2523954S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements, Flood Plain, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,544.33
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Davis to Clark to Putnam
UnparsedAddress: 40 Putnam Road, Bedford MA 01730
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,156
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2523954S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See List Of Exclusions In Documents Tab. Swingset Included.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Davis Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
John Glenn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Bedford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bedford, MA • 01730
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$875,000 – $1.06M
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