Welcome home to this meticulously maintained (original owner) 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath expanded Cape situated on a private, wooded half acre lot in a highly desirable Franklin neighborhood. Step thru the center entrance to the freshly painted foyer & new hrdwds on stairs & upper landing. Bright, window packed LR & DR w/ a garden window. Fantastic FR w/ wood burning FP & beautiful bay window. Eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, maple cabinets, new range & microwave (26), & d/w / disposal (25). Slider to the back deck overlooking a plush backyard w/ gardens & mature plantings. Upstairs you will find 2 bdrms & full bath as well as a massive primary ste w/ private bath & huge adjacent sitting room that could serve as a nursery, spare bdrm, office & more. Bring your creative ideas to finish off the LL for more living space or keep for storage. Added bonuses: most windows replaced; newer entry stairs, new gutters (24), heating system (17), h20 htr (25), town water/sewer & gas. This is it!
Sold for $880,000
$880,000
8 Donato Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
3beds
2,318sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.46 Acres Lot
$849,700 Zestimate®
$380/sqft
$3,961 Estimated rent
Home value
$849,700
$807,000 - $892,000
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Huge adjacent sitting roomMaple cabinetsGarden windowBeautiful bay windowFreshly painted foyer
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Listed by:
Susan Morrison 617-686-8178,
REMAX Executive Realty 508-520-9696
Bought with:
Warren Reynolds
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73540810
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Slider
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Sitting Room
- Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,318
- Total interior livable area: 2,318 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,318
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Water
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 95565
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $380/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $673,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,820
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Sold | $880,000+10%$380/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $800,000$345/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Contingent | $800,000$345/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+255.7%$345/sqft |
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| 6/8/1990 | Sold | $224,900$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,820 -2.2% | $673,000 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $7,998 +4.4% | $678,400 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $7,659 +8.8% | $608,800 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $7,042 +8% | $501,200 +12.6% |
| 2021 | $6,522 +2.5% | $445,200 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $6,366 +3.9% | $438,700 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $6,129 +1.3% | $418,100 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $6,048 -1.4% | $412,800 -1.8% |
| 2017 | $6,131 +6.5% | $420,500 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $5,757 +3.6% | $397,000 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $5,555 +5% | $374,300 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $5,289 +6.2% | $366,000 +5.4% |
| 2013 | $4,982 +2.2% | $347,400 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $4,877 +2% | $355,200 -3.8% |
| 2011 | $4,782 +6.7% | $369,300 -0.8% |
| 2010 | $4,480 +1.2% | $372,400 -6% |
| 2009 | $4,426 +3% | $396,200 -5.6% |
| 2008 | $4,296 +14.1% | $419,900 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $3,766 +1% | $425,100 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $3,730 +2.7% | $413,500 +4.4% |
| 2005 | $3,632 -3.1% | $396,100 +16.7% |
| 2004 | $3,747 +2.5% | $339,400 +2.8% |
| 2003 | $3,654 -0.5% | $330,100 +15.2% |
| 2001 | $3,673 +14.5% | $286,500 +26.9% |
| 1997 | $3,209 | $225,800 |
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Neighborhood: 02038
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10J F Kennedy Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- 02038
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