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Sold for $489,900
  • $489,900

    286 W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

    2beds
    1,084sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    6,399 Square Feet Lot
    $503,800 Zestimate®
    $452/sqft
    $2,667 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $503,800

    $463,000 - $544,000

    $2,667/mo

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    What's special

    Shower stallLaundry folding areaGlowing hardwood floorsEstablished flower bedsQuartz countertopsStainless steel appliancesBeautifully landscaped fenced backyard
    This beautiful Colonial home is situated just minutes from Dean College and Downtown Franklin. The first level includes a galley kitchen equipped with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tiled backsplash, stylish overhead lighting, and a bay window above the deep sink ideal for cultivating vegetables and herbs. The spacious living room is filled with natural light, while the dining room features glowing hardwood floors, a slider door that leads to a deck and a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard complete with established flower beds, shrubbery, and a storage shed. The second floor comprises two bedrooms, a laundry folding area in the hallway, and a newly renovated full bathroom with tiled flooring and a shower stall. The roof is approximately four years old, upgraded 200AMP Service, and a Radon Mitigation System was installed in 2021.

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    Listed by:

    Briana Dumont 774-218-6976,

    Secure Realty Investments, LLC 617-409-3889

    Bought with:

    Francis J. Curran

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73371357

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Remodeled
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider
    • Level: Main,First
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: Main,First
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
    • Level: Main,First
    Heating
    • Electric Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Full,Radon Remediation System,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,084
    • Total interior livable area: 1,084 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,084

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,399 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 90878
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Franklin

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Contract

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/2/2025Sold$489,900$452/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73371357 Report a problem
    5/28/2025Contingent$489,900$452/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73371357 Report a problem
    5/7/2025Listed for sale$489,900+41.5%$452/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73371357 Report a problem
    7/27/2021Sold$346,300+33.2%$319/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72833602 Report a problem
    10/6/2017Sold$260,000-5.5%$240/sqft
    Source: C21 Commonwealth Sold #72183831_02038 Report a problem
    8/25/2017Pending sale$275,000$254/sqft
    Source: KW Premier Properties #72183831 Report a problem
    6/17/2017Listed for sale$275,000-1.8%$254/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72183831 Report a problem
    11/14/2016Listing removed$279,900$258/sqft
    Source: REAL LIVING REALTY GROUP #72058313 Report a problem
    10/16/2016Price change$279,900-1.8%$258/sqft
    Source: REAL LIVING REALTY GROUP #72058313 Report a problem
    8/26/2016Price change$284,900-3.4%$263/sqft
    Source: REAL LIVING REALTY GROUP #72058313 Report a problem
    6/6/2016Listed for sale$294,900+2.8%$272/sqft
    Source: Real Living Realty Group #72018186 Report a problem
    8/2/2011Listing removed$1,400$1/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Executive Realty Report a problem
    7/21/2011Listed for rent$1,400$1/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Executive Realty Report a problem
    2/23/2007Sold$287,000+77.2%$265/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/30/2000Sold$162,000+55.8%$149/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/31/1993Sold$104,000+404.4%$96/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/6/1987Sold$20,619$19/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,708 +2.9%$405,200 +4.4%
    2024$4,575 -6.6%$388,000 -0.4%
    2023$4,900 +11.5%$389,500 +24.5%
    2022$4,396 -2.5%$312,900 +1.6%
    2021$4,511 +2.2%$307,900 +1.2%
    2020$4,415 +7.9%$304,300 +9%
    2019$4,093 +3.9%$279,200 +3.8%
    2018$3,939 +1.8%$268,900 +1.4%
    2017$3,868 +1.8%$265,300 +1.3%
    2016$3,798 +4.9%$261,900 +7.4%
    2015$3,619 +3%$243,900 +0.3%
    2014$3,513 +11%$243,100 +10.1%
    2013$3,166 +6.1%$220,800 +1.6%
    2012$2,985 -0.3%$217,400 -6%
    2011$2,994 +9.1%$231,200 +1.3%
    2010$2,745 -3.1%$228,200 -10.1%
    2009$2,834 +1.3%$253,700 -7.2%
    2008$2,798 +13.4%$273,500 -1.8%
    2007$2,468 -1.8%$278,500
    2006$2,512 +12.8%$278,500 +14.8%
    2005$2,226 +4.3%$242,700 +25.5%
    2004$2,135 +0.8%$193,400 +1%
    2003$2,119 +16.2%$191,400 +34.6%
    2001$1,823 +17.2%$142,200 +29.9%
    1997$1,556 $109,500

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02038

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Davis Thayer
    • Middle: Annie Sullivan
    • High: Franklin High

    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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