Treetop Living! Attention contractors, investors, and DIYers • Fixer Upper Opportunity: Channel your inner designer and create a vision that suits your style. The canvas is yours to paint, with endless possibilities to turn this fixer-upper into a showcase of your unique taste. This multilevel 3-bedroom home, nestled in the woods alongside the South River, is in need of some TLC, but ripe for renovation. Be lulled to sleep by the tranquility of the adjacent babbling brook and wake up to the sounds of birds chirping from the treetops. Enjoy serene views from every window and spend time on one of two decks overlooking the secluded backyard. Enjoy evenings around the firepit with family & friends. Plenty of space to garden in the private one-acre lot conveniently located near the center of Duxbury, providing easy access to the highway, schools, walking trails, conservation land, shopping, & dining. With some elbow grease & imagination, this home could be returned to its original glory.
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
452 Franklin St, Duxbury, MA 02332
3beds
1,878sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
1 Acres Lot
$703,400 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$4,567 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Dawn Hadley 617-834-7844,
Engel & Volkers, South Shore 781-934-2588,
Dawn Hadley 617-834-7844
Bought with:
Lina Clinton
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73146161
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider, Closet - Double
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,Second
Family room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,Second
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Vestibule, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,878
- Total interior livable area: 1,878 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Water
- Waterfront features: Bay, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:040 B:018 L:072,997295
- Zoning: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Duxbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $536,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,731
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2023 | Sold | $540,000+9.1%$288/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73146161 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Pending sale | $495,000$264/sqft |
Source:  Engel & Volkers #73146161 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2023 | Contingent | $495,000$264/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73146161 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $495,000+133.5%$264/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73146161 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/1988 | Sold | $212,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,535 -4.4% | $545,900 -5.1% |
| 2024 | $5,789 +1% | $575,400 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $5,731 -0.3% | $536,100 +35% |
| 2022 | $5,749 | $397,000 |
| 2021 | $5,749 -3.1% | $397,000 -1.9% |
| 2020 | $5,934 +9.7% | $404,800 +9.9% |
| 2019 | $5,408 +1.4% | $368,400 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $5,335 +1.2% | $351,900 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $5,272 -0.2% | $339,900 |
| 2016 | $5,285 +7% | $339,900 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $4,937 +5.4% | $316,500 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $4,684 +12.5% | $290,000 -1.2% |
| 2013 | $4,165 +6.5% | $293,500 +3.5% |
| 2012 | $3,911 -2.2% | $283,600 -10.6% |
| 2011 | $3,999 +2.2% | $317,400 -4.2% |
| 2010 | $3,914 -4% | $331,400 -11.3% |
| 2009 | $4,075 +4% | $373,500 +1.1% |
| 2008 | $3,920 -3.7% | $369,500 -8% |
| 2007 | $4,071 +1.3% | $401,500 -1.6% |
| 2006 | $4,017 +3.5% | $408,200 +6.7% |
| 2005 | $3,880 +4.4% | $382,600 +16.6% |
| 2004 | $3,716 +7.6% | $328,000 +14.5% |
| 2003 | $3,454 +13.5% | $286,400 +23.9% |
| 2001 | $3,044 -2.9% | $231,100 +19.8% |
| 1999 | $3,135 | $192,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02332
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAChandler Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Duxbury Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10Duxbury High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chandler/Alden
- Middle: Dms
- High: Dhs
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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