Off market sep 2014 for $1.1M

$1,930,785

•

4,262

sq ft

981 Bedford Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741

About this home

Charm, character, authenticity and a palpable sense of history emanate from every nook and cranny of this magnificent 1739 Center Chimney Colonial. Enhanced and expanded in 2006 to integrate state of the art modern innovations into the original design of the home. This house brings back all the mystique of old New England with none of the architectural sacrifices, the floor plan is open, , higher than typical ceilings, state of the art kitchen, 6 fireplaces, mature trees, rolling lawns, orchards, separate barn plus abutting Foss Farm Conservation land, steps to the river and the best commuter location in town. You will agree this home offers a unique blend of old fashion charm and contemporary allure , with all the best features of each! Simply wonderful!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1739Year Built

2.19 acresLot Size

$453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Laura Baliestiero • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Concord

Bought with Diana Jarvis • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #71721348

Redfin Estimate

$1,930,785

$781K since sold in September 2014$15K since October

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This home's estimate is 47.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$1,788,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,894 sq ft
122 Russell St, Carlisle, MA 01741
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,500,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,217 sq ft
501 Lowell St, Carlisle, MA 01741
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,100,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,647 sq ft
203 E Riding Dr, Carlisle, MA 01741
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,425,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,750 sq ft
15 Cutters Ridge Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,155,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,595 sq ft
131 Nowell Farme Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$881,250
F
4 beds3 baths2,786 sq ft
18 Gilman Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862

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Market trends in 01741, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.8%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

2 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 981 Bedford Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71721348

Sep 26, 2014

Sold

$1,150,000

$270/sq ft

Aug 5, 2014

Contingent

—

Jul 30, 2014

Listed

$1,150,000

$270/sq ft

MLS PIN #70399768

Feb 29, 2008

Sold

$1,075,000

$252/sq ft

Feb 13, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 11, 2007

Price Changed

$1,175,000

$276/sq ft

May 18, 2007

Price Changed

$1,195,000

$280/sq ft

Jun 3, 2006

Listed

$1,299,000

$305/sq ft

ABUTTING ACRES OF CONSERVATION LAND-FOSS FARM TO GREAT MEADOWS! FOR THE BUYER SEEKING NEW OR OLD. This circa 1739 Ant Col w/period details throughout has been seemlessly blended with 2000 add'l sq ft of classic architecture creating quality spaces for today's lifestyle. Suberb craftmanship is seen both in the preservation of the original antique and it's integrity and the implementation of modern amenities keeping with the period styling. Pastoral views of meadow, stone walls, woodlands beyond

MLS PIN #70194146

Jul 8, 2005

Sold

$1,300,000

$305/sq ft

May 28, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2005

Listed

$1,250,000

$293/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,067 (+3.4%)

$570,200 + $1,280,700

$1,850,900

2025

$23,265 (+3.3%)

$547,400 + $1,217,800

$1,765,200

2024

$22,513 (−4.4%)

$503,800 + $1,185,100

$1,688,900

2023

$23,558 (+5.6%)

$502,800 + $1,162,100

$1,664,900

2022

$22,313 (+9.5%)

$414,800 + $937,500

$1,352,300

2021

$20,384 (−2.2%)

$414,800 + $837,300

$1,252,100

2020

$20,846 (+0.4%)

$327,700 + $807,700

$1,135,400

2019

$20,766 (+0.7%)

$327,700 + $807,700

$1,135,400

2018

$20,630 (+6.7%)

$327,700 + $807,700

$1,135,400

2017

$19,338 (+2.4%)

$327,700 + $769,800

$1,097,500

2016

$18,877 (+5.6%)

$327,700 + $769,800

$1,097,500

2015

$17,873 (+1.9%)

$314,600 + $626,100

$940,700

2014

$17,535 (+5.4%)

$314,600 + $626,100

$940,700

2013

$16,632 (+1.3%)

$314,600 + $626,100

$940,700

2012

$16,424 (+1.3%)

$332,100 + $626,100

$958,200

2011

$16,212 (+5.7%)

$349,500 + $655,600

$1,005,100

2010

$15,331 (−0.8%)

$393,000 + $655,600

$1,048,600

2009

$15,448

$436,600 + $663,700

$1,100,300

Tax history for 981 Bedford Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,067 (+3.4%)

$570,200 + $1,280,700

$1,850,900

2025

$23,265 (+3.3%)

$547,400 + $1,217,800

$1,765,200

2024

$22,513 (−4.4%)

$503,800 + $1,185,100

$1,688,900

2023

$23,558 (+5.6%)

$502,800 + $1,162,100

$1,664,900

2022

$22,313 (+9.5%)

$414,800 + $937,500

$1,352,300

2021

$20,384 (−2.2%)

$414,800 + $837,300

$1,252,100

2020

$20,846 (+0.4%)

$327,700 + $807,700

$1,135,400

2019

$20,766 (+0.7%)

$327,700 + $807,700

$1,135,400

2018

$20,630 (+6.7%)

$327,700 + $807,700

$1,135,400

2017

$19,338 (+2.4%)

$327,700 + $769,800

$1,097,500

2016

$18,877 (+5.6%)

$327,700 + $769,800

$1,097,500

2015

$17,873 (+1.9%)

$314,600 + $626,100

$940,700

2014

$17,535 (+5.4%)

$314,600 + $626,100

$940,700

2013

$16,632 (+1.3%)

$314,600 + $626,100

$940,700

2012

$16,424 (+1.3%)

$332,100 + $626,100

$958,200

2011

$16,212 (+5.7%)

$349,500 + $655,600

$1,005,100

2010

$15,331 (−0.8%)

$393,000 + $655,600

$1,048,600

2009

$15,448

$436,600 + $663,700

$1,100,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.19 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,013

Year built

1739

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3594102S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 360
Length: 36
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 324
Length: 18
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Second Dishwasher

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Wine Cellar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,262
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Sage

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.19
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,535
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt 225 Bedford Rd
UnparsedAddress: 981 Bedford Rd, Carlisle MA 01741

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,013
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1739
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3594102S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wood Stove In Barn
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Carlisle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

Concord Carlisle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

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

0.31% 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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Carlisle, MA • 01741

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.84M – $2.22M

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Home values near 981 Bedford Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
871 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3316 Sq. Ft.	$1,974,138
1036 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2706 Sq. Ft.	$952,828
90 River Road, Carlisle, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2384 Sq. Ft.	$1,198,707
107 River Road, Carlisle, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1703 Sq. Ft.	$950,522
156 River Road, Carlisle, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1528 Sq. Ft.	$1,141,436
6 Kays Walk, Carlisle, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2465 Sq. Ft.	$1,446,298
8 Kays Walk, Carlisle, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2345 Sq. Ft.	$1,409,070

Address	Redfin Estimate
1094 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3333 Sq. Ft.	$1,136,608
998 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$1,133,826
44 River Road, Carlisle, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3227 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,494
131 River Road, Carlisle, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3027 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,820
142 River Road, Carlisle, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2316 Sq. Ft.	$1,164,783
10 Kays Walk, Carlisle, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$961,261
14 Kays Walk, Carlisle, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2465 Sq. Ft.	$1,414,181

Address	Redfin Estimate
964 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,366
965 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6051 Sq. Ft.	$2,139,437
104 River Road, Carlisle, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2740 Sq. Ft.	$1,426,977
161 River Road, Carlisle, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3358 Sq. Ft.	$1,531,202
12 Kays Walk, Carlisle, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$973,819
4 Kays Walk, Carlisle, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,746
10 Kays Walk, Carlisle, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1913 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,805

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