What can $209,500 buy you in Franklin, Kentucky? At 707 Simpson Street, it buys a charming brick cottage with about 1,210 square feet, plus a garage, two bedrooms, hardwood floors, a separate dining room, covered outdoor space, and important updates already done. Located in established Grainger Village, this two-bedroom, one-bath home offers a manageable floor plan that makes everyday living feel easy. The living room is warm and inviting, the formal dining room offers a true place to gather, and the hardwood flooring adds the character many buyers look for in an older Franklin home. As cooler Kentucky days arrive, the covered patio offers a sheltered spot for morning coffee, an evening meal, or simply enjoying a little time outside. And when it comes to the things you don't always see in listing photos, the HVAC system and water heater are both approximately one year old. The location keeps you convenient to downtown Franklin, shopping, dining, and everyday necessities while still enjoying an established neighborhood setting. If you've been searching for a two-bedroom home for sale in Franklin, KY with brick construction, character, usable living space, outdoor living, and a size that's easier to maintain, take another look at 707 Simpson Street. You may find that the right home isn't about having more space. It's about having space that works for the way you want to live.
Under contract
Price cut: $11.5K (9/16)
$198,000
707 Simpson St, Franklin, KY 42134
2beds
1,210sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.3 Acres Lot
$192,100 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick constructionCharming brick cottageHardwood floorsCovered outdoor spaceOutdoor livingTwo bedroomsSeparate dining room
- 167 days
- 216
- 14
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debbie L Johnson 270-776-0225,
Keller Williams First Choice R
Source: RASK,MLS#: RA20262556
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 134.43
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 123.43
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 11.11
Bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Area: 123.43
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 11.11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 147.4
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 262.57
- Dimensions: 21.7 x 12.1
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,210
- Total interior livable area: 1,210 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio
- Exterior features: Concrete Walks, Landscaping, Mature Trees
- Fencing: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Subdivided
Details
- Parcel number: 0080005034.00
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Dimensional,Shingle
Condition
- New Construction
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Grainger Village
HOA
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,000
- Annual tax amount: $973
- Price range: $198K - $198K
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$192,100
$182,000 - $202,000
$1,212/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Pending sale | $198,000$164/sqft |
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| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $198,000-5.5%$164/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $209,500-4.7%$173/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $219,900-4%$182/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $229,000-4.5%$189/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+258.1%$198/sqft |
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| 6/16/2017 | Sold | $67,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $973 +151.9% | $160,000 +77.8% |
| 2024 | $386 -4.9% | $90,000 |
| 2023 | $406 -6.2% | $90,000 |
| 2022 | $433 +0.8% | $90,000 |
| 2021 | $430 -3.3% | $90,000 |
| 2020 | $444 +79.6% | $90,000 +34.3% |
| 2019 | $247 -5.4% | $67,000 |
| 2018 | $262 -59.9% | $67,000 |
| 2017 | $652 +624.9% | $67,000 -10.7% |
| 2016 | $90 | $75,000 |
| 2015 | $90 | $75,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 42134
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin Simpson
- Middle: Franklin Simpson
- High: Franklin Simpson
Source: RASK. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





