Middlesex County and Bedford Town property record for 38 Putnam Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,081 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.374 acres (16,309 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $77 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | BEDF M:050 P:0009 |
| Primary APN | BEDF M:050 P:0009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,081 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,035 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,309 sqft (0.374 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 PUTNAM RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01730-1525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 359303 |
38 Putnam Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Bedford Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 PUTNAM RD, BEDFORD, MA 01730-1525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200693754 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47501 / 121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Putnam Rd was $77, 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 | $77.00 (-98.94%) | $643,500 (+5.01%) Land $452,500 Building $191,000 | $690,080 |
| 2024 | $7,280.00 (+2.15%) | $612,800 (+7.3%) Land $431,000 Building $181,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,127.00 | $571,100 Land $407,000 Building $164,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Putnam Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · other causes |
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 38 Putnam Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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