229 Bent St Franklin — Photo 1 of 38
$450,000
Investment Analysis — 229 Bent St
Franklin, MA 02038
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 2-bedroom in 02038 carries an estimated $2,560/mo in gross rent — about a 3.97% cap rate and $17,886/yr in estimated NOI at the $450,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
2
Baths
2
SqFt
1,173
Style
Single Family
Built
1900
Single-family living without monthly condo HOA fees! This move-in-ready home offers space, privacy & outdoor living on almost half acre lot in desirable Franklin, conveniently located near the Medway line. Freshly painted w/ new flooring on main level, updated bathrooms, & new granite countertops. Front to back living room w/ plenty of windows & direct exterior access. Formal dining room w/ hardwood floors. Updated, eat in kitchen w/ NEW electric range & newer stainless steel dishwasher & exterior access to yard. Full bathroom & dedicated laundry area w/ washer/dryer hookups & direct basement access complete main level. Primary bedroom w/ walk in closet & picture window. 2nd bedroom w/ closet & picture window. 2nd Fl full bath w/ updates. Hall area w/ smart built in shelves for storage. Unfinished basement for more storage w/ bulkhead & exterior access. Large back yard perfect for outdoor living - games, gardening, room for a dog, or add a fire pit. Plenty of parking on graveled driveway. Newer systems & vinyl siding for low maintenance. Ideal commuter locale with 2 commuter rail stops, major highways & proximity to Worcester/Boston/Providence. Dell EMC & Garelick Farms near by.
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 587 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,173 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 18,530 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Shopping • Park • Golf • Medical Facility • Conservation Area • Highway Access
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Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl Main,FirstFlooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
Lvl FirstCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen
Lvl Main,FirstCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
Lvl SecondCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2
Lvl SecondBathroom 1
Lvl Main,FirstBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 2
Lvl SecondBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Property History
$450,000
Sep 10, 2026
MLS® 73574970
$485,000
Nov 30, 2025
MLS® 73409151
$485,000
Jul 24, 2025
MLS® 73409151
Listing Agent: Fay Wong
Listing Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
MLS® Number: 73574970
