For sale

Price cut: $75K (6/17)

$540,000

300 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

6beds

1,721sqft

$3,431/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

1.04 Acres Lot

$522,800 Zestimate^®

$314/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Some replacement windowsSub-flooring under carpeting

ESTATE SALE - There is an opportunity to rehab this well loved single family home AND add an ADU unit. The one acre lot has a large private back yard offering many possibilities for the next owner. Extensive updating and rehab needed. One full bath on the 1st floor with laundry area, 2 bedrooms on the first floor and 4 on the 2nd floor. Architectural shingled roof 5-6 years old. Some replacement windows. Sub-flooring under carpeting. Property is being sold as is, excluding personal belongings. Showings are accompanied with notice. This property is subject to the Sellers obtaining a license to sell and Sale Approval from Reverse Mortgage Company. SFRIII Zoning. Buyers and Buyers Agents are responsible for their own due diligence and Septic System.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: First

Bedroom 3

Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Bedroom, High Speed Internet
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,721
Total interior livable area: 1,721 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,721

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 7
Parking features: Detached, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 6

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage
Frontage length: 125.00

Lot

Size: 1.04 Acres

Details

Foundation area: 1632
Parcel number: M:267 L:094,91472
Zoning: SFRIII

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Irregular
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Franklin

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $314/sqft
Tax assessed value: $539,800
Annual tax amount: $6,272
Date on market: 4/13/2026
Listing terms: Contract,Lender Approval Required,Estate Sale
Exclusions: Personal Property.
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$522,800

$497,000 - $549,000

$3,593/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/17/2026	Price change	$540,000-12.2%$314/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73500729 Report a problem
5/8/2026	Price change	$615,000-5.4%$357/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73500729 Report a problem
4/13/2026	Listed for sale	$650,000$378/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73500729 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,272 +11.3%	$539,800 +12.9%
2024	$5,636 -2.6%	$478,000 +3.9%
2023	$5,789 +5.4%	$460,200 +17.7%
2022	$5,495 +1.3%	$391,100 +5.7%
2021	$5,422 +2.5%	$370,100 +1.5%
2020	$5,292 +5.1%	$364,700 +6.1%
2019	$5,037 +2.8%	$343,600 +2.7%
2018	$4,902 +6%	$334,600 +5.5%
2017	$4,625 +6.3%	$317,200 +5.7%
2016	$4,350 -0.8%	$300,000 +1.6%
2015	$4,384 +14.1%	$295,400 +11.1%
2014	$3,841 +7.7%	$265,800 +6.8%
2013	$3,568 +8.7%	$248,800 +4.1%
2012	$3,281 -5.1%	$239,000 -10.5%
2011	$3,456 +3.4%	$266,900 -3.9%
2010	$3,342 +7.3%	$277,800 -0.4%
2009	$3,114 -4.2%	$278,800 -12.3%
2008	$3,252 +11.2%	$317,900 -3.7%
2007	$2,925 +4.6%	$330,100 +6.5%
2006	$2,796 +7.9%	$310,000 +9.7%
2005	$2,591 -1.7%	$282,600 +18.3%
2004	$2,637 +0.2%	$238,900 +0.5%
2003	$2,632 +22.8%	$237,800 +42.2%
2001	$2,144 +8.1%	$167,200 +19.8%
1997	$1,984	$139,600