Middlesex County and Bedford Town property record for 5 Fairview Ave, Bedford, MA 01730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,107 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $920,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,801 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BEDF M:059 P:0099 |
| Primary APN | BEDF M:059 P:0099 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,906 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,107 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 FAIRVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01730-1516 |
| 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 |
5 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Bedford Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FAIRVIEW AVE, BEDFORD, MA 01730-1516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202445715 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82737 / 203 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082737-203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 5 FAIRVIEW AVE, BEDFORD, MA 01730-1516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0084936-82 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84936/82 |
| Instrument | 145809 |
| Name | ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Index | Other |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Fairview Ave was $9,801, up 18.7% 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 | $9,801.00 (+18.73%) | $814,000 (+17.14%) Land $471,700 Building $342,300 | $856,235 |
| 2024 | $8,255.00 (+7.28%) | $694,900 (+12.7%) Land $449,300 Building $245,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,695.00 | $616,600 Land $424,300 Building $192,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Fairview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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 5 Fairview Ave is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 14 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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