559 Chestnut St, Franklin MA 02038

Franklin, MA 02038
$305,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,000
Sq Ft
$153
Price/Sq Ft
0.84
Acres
1982
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
140
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Nov 2, 2008 • MLS# 70842033 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $350,000
Final Sale Price: $305,000
Difference: $45,000 (-12.9%)
Performance Metrics
87.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
140
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $175
Sale $/sq ft: $153
This property sold for $153 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.9% below the original asking price.

At 140 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

**Reduced to SELL NOW!! Make the Best use of the 2009 $8K tax credit!! BEST OFFER takes this Expanded Gambrel!! Recent Kit Appliances, Hardwood & Breakfast Bar* *Expanded FR or 1st floor Master* *Three 2nd story bedrooms plus bath* *Sunroom/Breakfast Room* *Wrap around deck* *Private level back yard* *Recent interior painting* *Easy to show!!! NOT A SHORT SALE!!Seller transferred**Electric Bill Average is $226/month, much lower & greener than paying heat and electric!!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

54.8%
Price Range
141
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73596798
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 30, 2026
$675,000
MLS #73596798 - Active
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Sold
Apr 10, 2009
$305,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 141
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Listed for Sale
Nov 2, 2008
$328,000
Original listing
Agent: Carol Pizzi Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Franklin

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $3,754 $367,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,754
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$367,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1982
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Lot Size 0.84 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $3,754
Assessed Value $367,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures ...title V In Hand....
Exclusions Water Heater Is Leased..Buyer To Assume The Lease...
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures SqFtge Includes Sunrm & expnded FamRm
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 141 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1982
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1982
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
School District
Franklin School District local
A
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
84% attend college
79% 4-Year 5% 2-Year 45% Out of State 4% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.7% Low
0.7% Suspensions 1.7% In-School
↓ 4.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

7 schools
Amego School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-12
A
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
3.6 mi | #64 of 352 | Score: 54.4
Improved 16 spots from last year
-3.8 below state avg
899 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-08
Lincoln Street K-2 Elementary School
1.4 mi
507 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-02
Lincoln Street 3-5 Elementary School
1.4 mi
553 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 03-05
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center
1.7 mi
116 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
Washington Street K-2 Elementary School
3.8 mi
415 students Moderate
Grades K-02
Washington Street 3-5 Elementary School
3.8 mi
405 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 03-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Franklin Middle School
1.7 mi
1,008 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
A
Franklin High School
1.8 mi | #57 of 346 | Score: 66.3
Improved 35 spots from last year
+8.1 above state avg
1,379 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,232 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
A-
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical
2.4 mi | #81 of 346 | Score: 62.8
Improved 57 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
992 students Moderate
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

559 Chestnut St, Franklin MA 02038

Franklin, MA 02038

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carol Pizzi
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Franklin
Office Phone 508-541-6200
Agent MLS ID BB980214
Office MLS ID BB2447
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 6:50 AM EDT
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