Last Sold Price
3 beds1,421 sqft$331/sqft
36 Ruggles St, Franklin, MA 02038

Description

Charming Antique Colonial with Modern Updates in the Heart of Franklin! Built circa 1900, this lovingly maintained attached single-family home sits on a quiet dead-end street, offering both privacy and easy access to the commuter rail, shopping, and restaurants. The home beautifully blends character and functionality, featuring a sunlit kitchen and dining area with gleaming hardwood floors, elegant woodwork, and custom built-in cabinets. The remodeled kitchen showcases upgraded cabinetry, stainless...Charming Antique Colonial with Modern Updates in the Heart of Franklin! Built circa 1900, this lovingly maintained attached single-family home sits on a quiet dead-end street, offering both privacy and easy access to the commuter rail, shopping, and restaurants. The home beautifully blends character and functionality, featuring a sunlit kitchen and dining area with gleaming hardwood floors, elegant woodwork, and custom built-in cabinets. The remodeled kitchen showcases upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large island, striking countertops and direct access to a private deck-perfect for summer entertaining. Additional highlights include a one-car garage, ample storage, efficient gas heat with two zones, and 4 window AC units for seasonal comfort. The partial basement reflects the home’s early 20th-century solid construction, with some original fieldstone walls and traditional wood beams, thoughtfully reinforced with modern lally column to ensure structural integrity.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/08/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marcie Rappa • Better Living Real Estate, LLC
  2. Listed by Dave Rappa • Better Living Real Estate, LLC

Property Details for 36 Ruggles Street

Status
MLS #
73400991
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$5,497 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Attached
Year Built
1900
Town
Franklin
Area
MA-Franklin
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Living Real Estate, LLC, Marcie Rappa; Better Living Real Estate, LLC, Dave Rappa

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Julie Bellas

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Building Information for 36 Ruggles Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,474 SF

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$2,847 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,389

Property Taxes

$458

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 36 Ruggles Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1421.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Washington St.
  • High School: Franklin High
  • Middle School: Franklin Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Overhead,Archway,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Archway,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Disclosures: Seller & broker make no representations or warranties & the information herein is subject to revision. Includes AHS shield plus for 1 year buyer coverage of appliances,systems and some additional home items. Rear deck as-is,structurally sound,cosmetically will need decking and rails replacement.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:279 L:257,90359
  • Assessments: $473,100
  • Book: 12710
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: 101
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Other
  • Frontage: 57.00
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 36 Ruggles Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73400991

$470,000
Aug 5, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73400991

Aug 5, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73400991

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73400991

$470,000
08/05/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73400991

08/05/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73400991

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 36 Ruggles Street

Taxable ValueLand$220,100Additions$253,000Total$473,100
Tax Record2025$5,497 ($458 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,421 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,421 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt550 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,474 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyNORFOLKAPNFRAN M:279 L:257

Schools near 36 Ruggles Street

This home is within Franklin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Helen Keller Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Annie Sullivan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Franklin High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 36 Ruggles Street, Franklin, MA 02038
$470,000
3
1,421
9,474
$210,000
3
1,737
8,031
$270,000
6
2,406
10,886
$108,000
2
2,376
5,667
$110,000
8
3,402
8,100
2
2,868
8,799

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Listing Courtesy of Better Living Real Estate, LLC, Marcie Rappa; Better Living Real Estate, LLC, Dave Rappa

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