Location is everything! This charming 3-bed, 1.5-bath home offers freshly painted living space right in the heart of Franklin. Enjoy peace of mind with extensive recent updates, including new carpets (2026) in the living room & bedrooms, new lighting fixtures, and a new back door (2026). The kitchen features a newer dishwasher and stove, plus updated flooring. Major essentials have been handled, from the main roof (2019) to the energy-efficient mini-splits for cooling. Imagine walking just minutes to grab dinner at The Rome, taking the kids to the Children’s Museum, or catching the Commuter Rail for a stress-free trip to Boston. The property features a detached 1-car garage and a fully fenced backyard, perfect for summer BBQs. If you’ve been looking for that "walk-to-everything" lifestyle with all the big projects already done, this is the one. Come see why life on Cottage St is so special!
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
130 Cottage St, Franklin, MA 02038
3beds
1,285sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
7,048 Square Feet Lot
$526,700 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$3,380 Estimated rent
Home value
$526,700
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Freshly painted living spaceNew lighting fixturesPerfect for summer bbqsEnergy-efficient mini-splits for coolingFully fenced backyardUpdated flooring
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Listed by:
The Rao Team 508-359-2331,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate 508-359-2331,
Chris Rao 508-954-6566
Bought with:
Joshua Shalin
ERA Key Realty Services-Bay State Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73502205
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Leased Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Home Office
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,285
- Total interior livable area: 1,285 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,285
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,048 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:286 L:178,90219
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $409/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $465,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,413
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Exclusions: Washer/Dryer Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $525,000$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $525,000$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+121.1%$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502205 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2013 | Sold | $237,500-1%$185/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2013 | Price change | $239,900-2.9%$187/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Commonwealth #71585415 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $247,000+14.9%$192/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Commonwealth #71585415 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2011 | Listing removed | $214,900$167/sqft |
Source: Bridge Realty #71013681 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2011 | Listed for sale | $214,900+11.9%$167/sqft |
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| 1/5/2011 | Sold | $192,000+1.1%$149/sqft |
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| 12/24/2010 | Pending sale | $189,900$148/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #71160666 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $189,900-15.9%$148/sqft |
Source: David J. Oliveri #71160666 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2010 | Sold | $225,859+5.1%$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2010 | Price change | $214,900-6.2%$167/sqft |
Source: Mike Whelan #71013681 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2010 | Price change | $229,000+4.6%$178/sqft |
Source: Bridge Realty #71013681 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2010 | Price change | $219,000-4.4%$170/sqft |
Source: Mike Whelan #71013681 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $229,000$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,413 +3.7% | $465,800 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $5,221 -5.2% | $442,800 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $5,506 +10.3% | $437,700 +23.2% |
| 2022 | $4,991 +2.7% | $355,200 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $4,859 +2.4% | $331,700 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $4,746 +7.2% | $327,100 +8.3% |
| 2019 | $4,426 +3.2% | $301,900 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $4,287 +1.7% | $292,600 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $4,214 +2.7% | $289,000 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $4,105 +4.3% | $283,100 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $3,934 +4.7% | $265,100 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $3,758 +10.6% | $260,100 +9.7% |
| 2013 | $3,399 +5.1% | $237,000 +0.6% |
| 2012 | $3,233 +0.2% | $235,500 -5.5% |
| 2011 | $3,228 +9.2% | $249,300 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $2,957 -2.5% | $245,800 -9.4% |
| 2009 | $3,032 +1.8% | $271,400 -6.8% |
| 2008 | $2,979 +14.4% | $291,200 -1% |
| 2007 | $2,605 -1.8% | $294,000 |
| 2006 | $2,652 +12.6% | $294,000 +14.4% |
| 2005 | $2,356 +7% | $256,900 +28.8% |
| 2004 | $2,202 -3.7% | $199,500 -3.4% |
| 2003 | $2,287 +22.5% | $206,600 +41.9% |
| 2001 | $1,867 +19.8% | $145,600 +32.7% |
| 1997 | $1,559 | $109,700 |
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Neighborhood: 02038
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10ParmenterGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Remington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Franklin Ms
- High: Franklin Hs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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