$490,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2024

161 Lincoln St Franklin, MA 02038

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,625 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$302 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck
  • Oak Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of September 2024

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED/OFFER ACCEPTED. Great opportunity to own in Franklin. Solid 3 bed 2 1/2 ba Cape is waiting for its next owner to update! The home boasts HW floors, lots of natural light and generous closet/storage space throughout. It features a first floor primary bedroom with 2 closets and private full bath; eat in kitchen, perfect for casual meals; a large front to back living room with built-in bookcases, fireplace and slider leading you to the deck and wooded backyard. The large side entry mudroom and half bath complete the first floor. Upstairs you'll find two generously sized bedrooms each with its own WIC. There is also a 2nd full bath on 2nd flr. The walkout basement includes a finished bonus room giving you additional flex space. You'll also find 2 sheds in the backyard - one used for garden tools and the other for pool equipment. With some thoughtful updates, this property offers you the chance to create your dream home and build equity along the way.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christene Lyons

Conway - Walpole Listed on: 08/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Harris

Noble Realty NE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,790

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,625 Sq Ft Home
  • Wainscoting
  • Picture Window
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Carport
  • 6 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Oak Street Elementary School
  • Horace Mann Middle School
  • Franklin High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:261 L:031,93362

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,790

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Wainscoting, Entry Hall, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 238
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 288
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 266
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 325
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Living Area: 1625
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: A14050
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 316.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 301.54
  • MAIN SO: AN8585
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Pool - Inground, Storage, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:261 L:031,93362
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21018
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 382
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5790
  • Tax Book Number: 28106

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Franklin
  • Elementary School: Oak Street
  • Middle Or Junior School: Horace Mann

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2010
Sold by
Hathaway Christopher
Bought by
Hathaway Kathleen M
Current Estimated Value
$540,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1995
Sold by
Markee William J
Bought by
Hathaway Christopher and Hathaway Kathleen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,900
Interest Rate
7.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $162,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $207,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $161,550 No Value Available
Previous Owner $153,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $153,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold $490,000 -4.9% $302 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Price Changed $515,000 -4.6% $317 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 For Sale $540,000 -- $332 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,044 $520,100 $244,000 $276,100
2024 $5,790 $491,100 $244,000 $247,100
2023 $5,704 $453,400 $254,500 $198,900
2022 $5,450 $387,900 $210,300 $177,600
2021 $5,060 $345,400 $206,300 $139,100
2020 $5,148 $354,800 $221,700 $133,100
2019 $4,891 $333,600 $200,500 $133,100
2018 $4,854 $331,300 $210,100 $121,200
2017 $4,578 $314,000 $192,800 $121,200
2016 $4,539 $313,000 $205,700 $107,300
2015 $4,289 $289,000 $181,700 $107,300
2014 $4,027 $278,700 $171,400 $107,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73278369

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: FRAN-000261-000000-000031