Middlesex County and Bedford Town property record for 12 School Ave, Bedford, MA 01730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1845 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,249 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,900 (Mar 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $76 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BEDF M:054 P:0164 |
| Primary APN | BEDF M:054 P:0164 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,995 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 707 sqft |
| Basement Area | 668 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 668 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1845 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,249 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 SCHOOL AVE |
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| City | BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01730-2130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 359303 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Bedford Center Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) listed 2014 · 242 contributing resources · NRIS 14000327 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
12 School Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1978.
Source: Middlesex County and Bedford Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 SCHOOL AVE, BEDFORD, MA 01730-2130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 902 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 School Ave was $76, down 98.9% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Bedford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Bedford Town |
| Unified School District | Bedford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76.00 (-98.92%) | $634,100 (+7.37%) Land $435,200 Building $198,900 | $678,300 |
| 2024 | $7,016.00 (+1.1%) | $590,600 (+6.2%) Land $414,500 Building $176,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,940.00 | $556,100 Land $392,700 Building $163,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 School Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 School Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BEDFORD WATER DEPT. serves 14,955 people · EPA ID MA3023000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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