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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to this conveniently located, adorable Franklin cape. Walking through the front door, you enter an ageless way of living. The first floor hosts 3 bdrms, open-concept living/dining area, eat-in kitchen, and a galley with a refrig. & kitchen sink, which leads into an office/family room with access to the backyard. Heading to the 2nd floor on the steep stairs, are the two bonus rooms with wood floor, one room has eave storage, and both have knotty pine ceilings. The flat backyard is defined by fencing on 2 sides, hosts aged grapevines, and has ample room for entertaining. Having been owned by the same family for more than 70 years, this treasure holds many memories and lots of love and is waiting for its next owners. Recent updates: vinyl siding 2019, FHA furnace 2023, and oil tank 2024. Estate Sale. Sold As-is. Buyers to replace the hot water tank. Sellers and Sellers' agent make no representations or warranties for any part of the property.— LAER Realty Partners

Key details

  • 1,535 sq ft
  • 8,459 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1924 built
  • $325 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠6⁠7⁠1⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
68 Chestnut St.
Town
Franklin, MA
ZIP
02038
Deed (Bk/Pg)
31723 / 184

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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.