68 Chestnut St

1,535 Sq. Ft.
$326 / Sq. Ft.
1,535
Sq. Ft.
$326
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this adorable cape located in one of the most convenient locations in Franklin. As you enter the home, you are immediately taken back in time to a cozy and timeless way of living. The first floor hosts 3 bdrms, open-concept living/dining area, eat-in kitchen, galley with a refrig. & kitchen sink and an office/family room with access to the backyard. Heading to the 2nd floor on the steep stairs, are the two bonus rooms with wood floor, one with eaves storage and both have knotty pine ceilings....Welcome to this adorable cape located in one of the most convenient locations in Franklin. As you enter the home, you are immediately taken back in time to a cozy and timeless way of living. The first floor hosts 3 bdrms, open-concept living/dining area, eat-in kitchen, galley with a refrig. & kitchen sink and an office/family room with access to the backyard. Heading to the 2nd floor on the steep stairs, are the two bonus rooms with wood floor, one with eaves storage and both have knotty pine ceilings. The flat backyard is defined by fencing on 2 sides, hosts aged grapevines, and has 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: FHA furnace 2023 and oil tank 2024. Estate Sale. Sold As-is. Buyers to replace the hot water tank. Sellers and Sellers' agent make no representations or warranties for any part of the property.
  1. Listed by Lisa Biggar • LAER Realty Partners

Property Details for 68 Chestnut Street

Town
Franklin
Area
MA-Franklin
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 07/12/2026 03:09 AM

Property Details for 68 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #73546714
Days on Market7
Taxes$5,431 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1924
CountyNorfolk County

Location

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Building Information for 68 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,459 SF

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$2,944 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,491

Property Taxes

$453

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 68 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Living Area: 1535.0
  • Color: Red
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 135.208333333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 9.833333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 78.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 8.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 76.208333333
  • Bedroom3 Length: 7.75
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.833333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.777777777
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.666666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.416666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 184.5
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.666666666
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.5
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 83.784722222
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 10.583333333
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 7.916666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 190.930555555
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 19.416666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.833333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 185.625
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.75
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Estate Sale. Sold As-is. Seller's have not lived at the property in more than 25 yrs. Buyers to replace hot water tank. Low ceiling height. Steep stairs to the 2nd floor. Sellers and Sellers agent make no representations or warranties about the property. Minimum 45 day closing.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 90607
  • Assessments: $475,600
  • Book: 31723
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: FV101
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 68 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73546714

$499,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73546714

$499,900

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

Public Records for 68 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$240,800Additions$228,300Total$469,100
Tax Record2025$5,451 ($454 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,535 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,535 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,207 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,459 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924CountyNORFOLKAPNFRAN M:285 L:099Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 68 Chestnut 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
Parmenter
PublicK to 5

Remington 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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68 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Franklin, MA 02038. This property was listed for sale on July 8, 2026 by LAER Realty Partners, it's currently listed at $499,900. This listing's school district is Franklin School District. Nearby schools include Parmenter, Remington Middle School and Franklin High School. 68 Chestnut Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,535 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Lisa Biggar

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