Center for Historic Franklin Residences

Lead paint is one of the biggest hurdles you’ll have to jump in your pursuit of purchasing a historic home. In the early 20th century, lead was added to paint […]

As with most older New England towns, Franklin has a historic district. The Franklin Common Historic District encompasses the traditional village center, and its primary focus is on the town […]

The Center for Historic Franklin Residences is devoted to bringing readers the best information about this wonderful city’s historic real estate offerings. If you decide to buy a historic home […]

Many years ago, I bought and remodeled a historic home in the center of historic Franklin, MA on Pleasant St. It was a 2.5 story Colonial, or at least built […]

186 Grove Street Franklin, MA 02038 Year Built: 1950 Price: $549,900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Half bathroom: 1 Square Feet: 3,868 sq ft Realtor Listing   This single-family home, a […]

When you’re talking about a major home renovation, the increased property value can be considered in the loan terms. Wide-scale upgrades to the housing stock also benefits the local economy […]

472 Coronation Drive Franklin, MA 02038 Year Built: 1963 Price: $409,900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Half bathroom: 0 Square Feet: 1,574 sq ft Trulia Listing This Franklin home is illustrative […]

1 Cottage Ct Franklin, MA 02038 Year Built: 1900 Price: $325,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Half bathroom: 0 Square Feet: 5227 sq ft Trulia Listing This historic home is an […]

In 2008, CNN and Money.com named Franklin, MA the 10th best place to “Live and Launch.” The town gained another national mention the following year, when Family Circle named out […]