Middlesex County and Bedford Town property record for 23 Independence Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $429,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $90 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BEDF M:070 P:0009-Z |
| Primary APN | BEDF M:070 P:0009-Z |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,468 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,248 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 23 INDEPENDENCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01730-2436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 359303 |
23 Independence Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Bedford Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 INDEPENDENCE RD, BEDFORD, MA 01730-2436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008124187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51494 / 94 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Independence Rd was $90, 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 | $90.00 (-98.94%) | $749,000 (+4.99%) Land $476,100 Building $272,900 | $842,840 |
| 2024 | $8,475.00 (+2.58%) | $713,400 (+7.76%) Land $453,400 Building $260,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,262.00 | $662,000 Land $428,200 Building $233,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Independence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 23 Independence Rd 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 25 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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