
3 Short Street Franklin — Photo 1 of 35
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
2,088
Style
Single Family
Built
1973
Welcome to this charming Raised Ranch/Split Level home in Franklin, Ma, offering comfortable living space and plenty of flexibility. The main level features hardwood floors, an eat in kitchen with direct access to large deck, french doors lead into a welcoming living room with recessed lighting & bay window. 3 bedrooms and an updated full bath. The finished lower level with new carpets adds even more usable space with a spacious family room plus two additional rooms that could serve as home offices, a playroom, hobby space or potentially additional bedrooms (totaling 5) and a full bathroom, laundry and mudroom Outside you will enjoy the professionally landscaped grounds with newer paver walkway and stone walls, a fully fenced in yard and a large deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Other features include Solar panels to reduce electric costs, fresh paint throughout, a home generator, convenient carport, and a 12x20 workshop/storage shed providing excellent space for projects , hobbies and storage. Showings start at the open house on Saturday 9/12 & Sunday 9/13 from 11:00 - 1:00
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Franklin, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Highway Access
Geography
Population
33,154
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$146K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
21.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Norfolk County
1,189 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+21% vs the prior 12 months) — 706 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
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: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,088 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 22,464 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.
Listing Agent: Peter Haswell
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73575290
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