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Offered at $399,900Active
beds
3
baths
1
sq ft
1,535
Built
1924

68 Chestnut St.

Franklin, MA 02038

About this home

*** Open House, Sunday, Oct. 11th 2:00 - 4:00 PM ***Welcome to this adorable Franklin cape located in one of the most convenient areas of town. Walking through the front door, you enter a timeless 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 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 are responsible for replacing the hot water tank. Sellers and Sellers' agent make no representations or warranties for any part of the property.

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Lisa Biggar · LAER Realty Partners · MLS #73546714

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Details at a glance

Interior6 property facts
Rooms
7
Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Basement
Yes · Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Fireplaces
1
Building5 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1924
Parking
2
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
0.19 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool
Not reported
Zoning
FV101
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$5,431
Assessment year
2026

Location

Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$2,475 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$2,022
Property tax
$453
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $5,431. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.

The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

More property insights

Automated value estimate $518,023

Estimated range $437,006–$599,041.

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Sold Jul 28, 2026

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Sold Sep 14, 2026

$425,000

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Photo-based condition insights

Overall presentation: below average

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