Welcome to 405 Franklin Ave SW — a beautifully maintained home that perfectly blends timeless character with modern updates. Featuring a large primary bedroom & Updated Kitchen. Enjoy the cozy screened-in porch ideal for enjoying every season, and a versatile game room for all your entertaining needs. This home is designed for comfort and fun. Ideally located near downtown Watertown, you'll enjoy a quiet neighborhood feel with easy access to shops, the Luce Line Trail, and the baseball park. A true gem offering both charm and convenience — come see it for yourself!
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$342,000
405 Franklin Ave SW, Watertown, MN 55388
3beds
2,496sqft
Single Family
Built in 1955
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$345,300 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$2,404 Estimated rent
Home value
$345,300
$318,000 - $376,000
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Listed by:
Maggie Page 612-323-1967,
Ashworth Real Estate
Bought with:
Elizabeth Fagen
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6711498
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 236.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.5x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9.5
Deck
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x10
Game room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x12
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 52.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5x7
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Finished,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,496
- Total interior livable area: 2,496 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,499
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, No Int Access to Dwelling
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 10,019 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 156
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 832
- Parcel number: 850500570
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: City Lts Of Watertown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,041
- Date on market: 4/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $342,000+3.6%$137/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6711498 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Pending sale | $330,000$132/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6711498 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $330,000+13.8%$132/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6711498 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2021 | Sold | $290,000+7.4%$116/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6012203 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2021 | Pending sale | $269,900$108/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6012203 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $269,900+37%$108/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6012203 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2017 | Sold | $197,000+7.1%$79/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4819369 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2017 | Pending sale | $184,000$74/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Lake Minnetonka #4819369 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $184,000+31.4%$74/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Lake Minnetonka #4819369 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2008 | Sold | $140,000$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,076 -58.8% | $275,200 +18% |
| 2024 | $2,610 +1.5% | $233,200 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,572 +13.1% | $228,700 -0.3% |
| 2022 | $2,274 +1.1% | $229,500 +28.9% |
| 2021 | $2,250 -1.9% | $178,000 +5% |
| 2020 | $2,294 +16.8% | $169,600 -0.8% |
| 2019 | $1,964 | $171,000 +18.7% |
| 2017 | $1,964 +7.1% | $144,100 +30.6% |
| 2016 | $1,834 | $110,300 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $1,834 +33.7% | $100,500 +38% |
| 2014 | $1,372 -0.6% | $72,800 -27.9% |
| 2013 | $1,380 -7.9% | $101,000 -1% |
| 2012 | $1,498 +2% | $102,000 -10.9% |
| 2011 | $1,468 -3.8% | $114,500 |
| 2010 | $1,526 -3.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,584 | $144,700 -1.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $146,818 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $139,839 +1.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $137,579 |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,093 +2.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,067 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55388
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- 9/10Watertown-Mayer Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
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- 9/10Watertown-Mayer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.3 mi
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