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    • Price cut: $50K (7/31)
    $449,900

    68 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

    3beds
    1,535sqft
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    $2,861/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    8,459 Square Feet Lot
    $446,700 Zestimate®
    $293/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Eat-in kitchen
    *** Open House, Sunday, Aug. 9th 11- 1:00 pm *** Welcome to this adorable Franklin cape located in one of the most convenient areas of town. Walking through the front door, you enter an ageless way of living. The first floor hosts 3 bdrms, an open-concept living/dining area, eat-in kitchen, and a galley with a refrig. & kitchen sink, which leads into an office/family room with access to the backyard. Heading to the 2nd floor on the steep stairs are two bonus rooms with wood floors; one room has eave storage, and both have knotty pine ceilings. The flat backyard is enclosed by fencing on 2 sides, features mature grapevines, and offers ample room for entertaining. Having been owned by the same family for more than 70 years, this treasure holds many memories and lots of love and is waiting for its next owners. Recent updates: vinyl siding 2019, FHA furnace 2023, and oil tank 2024. Estate Sale. Sold As-is. Buyers responsible for replacing the hot water tank. Sellers and Sellers' agent make no representations or warranties for any part of the property.
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lisa Biggar 978-578-0023,

    LAER Realty Partners 978-777-5509

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73546714

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      • Area: 135.21
      • Dimensions: 13.75 x 9.83
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: First
      • Area: 78
      • Dimensions: 9.75 x 8
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: First
      • Area: 76.21
      • Dimensions: 7.75 x 9.83
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 42.78
      • Dimensions: 6.67 x 6.42
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring - Wood
      • Level: First
      • Area: 184.5
      • Dimensions: 13.67 x 13.5
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
      • Level: First
      • Area: 83.78
      • Dimensions: 10.58 x 7.92
      Kitchen
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access
      • Level: First
      • Area: 190.93
      • Dimensions: 19.42 x 9.83
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
      • Level: First
      • Area: 185.63
      • Dimensions: 13.75 x 13.5
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Oil
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
      • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Dirt Floor,Concrete,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,535
      • Total interior livable area: 1,535 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,535
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 8,459 Square Feet
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 90607
      • Zoning: FV101

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1924

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Franklin

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $293/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $475,600
      • Annual tax amount: $5,431
      • Date on market: 7/8/2026
      • Exclusions: All Personal Property.

        Estimated market value

        $446,700

        $424,000 - $469,000

        $3,183/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/31/2026Price change$449,900-10%$293/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73546714 Report a problem
        7/8/2026Listed for sale$499,900$326/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73546714 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,451 +10.4%$469,100 +12%
        2024$4,939 -3%$418,900 +3.5%
        2023$5,091 +5.9%$404,700 +18.3%
        2022$4,807 +1.7%$342,100 +6%
        2021$4,728 +2.2%$322,700 +1.3%
        2020$4,624 +5.7%$318,700 +6.8%
        2019$4,373 +2.1%$298,300 +2%
        2018$4,284 +6.6%$292,400 +6.1%
        2017$4,020 +6.4%$275,700 +5.8%
        2016$3,777 -0.6%$260,500 +1.8%
        2015$3,799 +15.9%$256,000 +12.8%
        2014$3,279 +8.4%$226,900 +7.5%
        2013$3,026 +5.3%$211,000 +0.8%
        2012$2,875 -6%$209,400 -11.4%
        2011$3,060 +5.2%$236,300 -2.2%
        2010$2,908 +3.3%$241,700 -4.1%
        2009$2,815 -5.1%$252,000 -13.1%
        2008$2,966 +10.8%$289,900 -4%
        2007$2,676 +5%$302,000 +6.9%
        2006$2,549 +8.9%$282,600 +10.7%
        2005$2,341 -0.3%$255,300 +20.1%
        2004$2,347 +4.1%$212,600 +4.4%
        2003$2,255 +30.8%$203,700 +51.4%
        2001$1,724 +4.5%$134,500 +15.8%
        1997$1,650 $116,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 02038

        Getting around

        61 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        46 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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