300 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038
About This Home
ESTATE SALE - There is an opportunity to rehab this well loved single family home AND add an ADU unit. The one acre lot has a large private back yard offering many possibilities for the next owner. Extensive updating and rehab needed. One full bath on the 1st floor with laundry area, 2 bedrooms on the first floor and 4 on the 2nd floor. Architectural shingled roof 5-6 years old. Some replacement windows. Sub-flooring under carpeting. Property is being sold as is, excluding personal belongings. Showings are accompanied with notice. This property is subject to the Sellers obtaining a license to sell and Short Sale Approval from Reverse Mortgage Company. SFRIII Zoning. Buyers and Buyers Agents are responsible for their own due diligence and Septic System.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Irregular
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: First Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedroom5
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Bedroom,High Speed Internet
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Insulated Windows,Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Wood,Vinyl,Carpet
- Finished area above ground: 1,721
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,721
- Total interior livable area: 1,721 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: M:267 L:094,91472
- Zoning: SFRIII
- Special condition: Short Sale
- Exclusions: Personal Property.
- Foundation area: 1632
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed,Patio,Storage
- Frontage length: 125.00
Lot
- Lot size: 1.04 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached,Storage,Garage Faces Side,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,730 | $32,760 |
| Home Insurance * | $148 | $1,776 |
| Property Taxes | $519 | $6,228 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,751 | $45,012 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Price change | $615,000 |
| 2026-04-13 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
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