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Listing broker remarks

Some homes surprise you, and 204 School Street is one of them. Built in 1880, this Antique Colonial blends the character you'd hope for with the functionality buyers are looking for today. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a finished lower level offering space for a home office, playroom, gym, or guest area, this home lives far larger than you might expect.One of the standout features? A full bathroom on every level, something rarely found in a home of this era. Outside, the wraparound porch is the perfect spot for your morning coffee or relaxing at the end of the day. You'll also love being just a short walk to Franklin's Town Common, downtown restaurants, shops, and Dean College, with minutes to the commuter rail and I-495 for an easy commute.The current owners have invested in meaningful updates, including improvements to the finished lower level, mudroom, second-floor bathroom updates, refreshed flooring, newer appliances, drainage improvements, and major mechanical updates including a high-efficiency furnace, water heater, and oil tank, all less than five years old. If you've been looking for an Antique Colonial with personality, flexible living space, and a location that's hard to beat, this is one you won't want to miss.— Here Realty LLC

Key details

  • 1,920 sq ft
  • 5,863 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1880 built
  • $301 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠4⁠3⁠0⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
204 School Street
Town
Franklin, MA
ZIP
02038
Deed (Bk/Pg)
41461 / 396

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Franklin Center

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Neighborhood: Franklin

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.