300 Chestnut St Franklin — Photo 1 of 33
Recent Drop: $110,000
$540,000
300 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
Franklin, MA 02038
Beds
6
Baths
1
SqFt
1,721
Style
Single Family
Built
1900
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 Sale Approval from Reverse Mortgage Company. SFRIII Zoning. Buyers and Buyers Agents are responsible for their own due diligence and Septic System.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 18 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Franklin, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstKitchen
Lvl FirstPrimary Bedroom
Lvl FirstBedroom 2
Lvl FirstBedroom 3
Lvl SecondBedroom 4
Lvl SecondBedroom 5
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Lvl FirstProperty History
$540,000
Was $615,000
Jun 17, 2026
MLS® 73500729
$615,000
Was $650,000
May 8, 2026
MLS® 73500729
$650,000
Apr 13, 2026
MLS® 73500729
Population
33,154
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$146K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
21.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Norfolk County
1,524 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+52% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,030 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 861 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,721 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 45,433 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Eileen A. Mason
Listing Office: REMAX Executive Realty
MLS® Number: 73500729
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