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Listing broker remarks

EASILY BUILD EQUITY! CHECK OUT THIS SWEET "DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH" FRONT-TO-BACK SPLIT IN THE DESIRABLE SOUTHGATE NEIGHBORHOOD OF FRANKLIN! THIS ONE-OWNER, SOLID, WELL-BUILT HOME JUST NEEDS SOME LOVE TO BRING IT BACK TO LIFE! THIS HOME IS LOCATED ON A FANTASTIC, LARGE LEVEL LOT WITH A GREAT BACKYARD. THE FLOOR PLAN HAS A MAIN LEVEL EAT-IN KITCHEN AND A VAULTED LIVING ROOM. WITH A FEW STEPS UP, YOU HEAD TO 3 BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH. THEN FROM THE MAIN LEVEL, HEAD A FEW STEPS DOWN TO A GENEROUS FAMILY ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM/WORKSHOP THAT EXITS OUTSIDE. MOST WINDOWS ARE REPLACEMENT WINDOWS EXCEPT FOR THE BAY WINDOW. ROOF NEEDS REPLACEMENT, SIDING AND TRIM NEED WORK. GAS FURNACE IS 2013. LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM IS ELECTRIC HEAT. HW TANK 2021. ALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES NEED REPLACEMENT. TOWN WATER/SEWER AND NATURAL GAS. THIS IS AN ESTATE AND IS BEING SOLD AS-IS.— REMAX Executive Realty

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Key details

  • 1,394 sq ft
  • 15,499 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1958 built
  • $357 / sq ft
  • $5,370 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠6⁠4⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
4 SOUTHGATE RD
Town
Franklin, MA
ZIP
02038
Deed (Bk/Pg)
3740 / 30

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
North Franklin

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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.