281 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
OFF MARKET

281 Union St
Franklin, MA 02038

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,568 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

$553,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,302/mo*
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$553,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,302/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 sqft
(on 0.39 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This home has just about everything new. Fabulous rehab with new siding, 40 year roof shingles, insulation, Low-E high performance windows, 92.6Pct efficient heating system, cent a c, 200 amp electrical, child proofed electrical outlets, 1 &1 2 new baths, custom cherry kitchen with granite, island hardwood...and more! Set on over 17,000 feet of land, has an oversized garage and lots of extra parking. Come see!
281 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,568 sqft lot/land built in 1900. It last sold for $297,000 on May 4, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $553,700, with a rent estimate of $2,675/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 281 Union St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Old Style

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Price History for 281 Union St

DatePriceEventSource
05/04/2009$297,000Sold
N/A
05/12/2008$125,000Sold
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01/25/2008$175,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Franklin

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,725
Assessment$492,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 281 Union St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7 Marthas Way, Wrentham, MA
1.71
Lot/Land
$330,000
10/15/25
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Pond St, Franklin, MA
1.43
Lot/Land
$5,650
11/17/25
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Elm St, Franklin, MA
3.18
Lot/Land
$170,000
01/30/26
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Blackstone St, Bellingham, MA
3.09
Lot/Land
$1,150,000
07/29/25
-
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900 Washington St, Franklin, MA
3.24
Lot/Land
$900,000
08/19/25
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Old Log Ln, Bellingham, MA
4.32
Lot/Land
$161,250
01/20/26
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2095 West St, Wrentham, MA
3.57
Lot/Land
$2,500,000
02/26/26
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39 West St, Medway, MA
4.79
Lot/Land
$1,325,000
02/10/26
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-
172 Pine Swamp Rd, Cumberland, RI
5.04
Lot/Land
$350,000
10/01/25
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56 Pine Swamp Rd, Cumberland, RI
5.26
Lot/Land
$25,000
03/27/26
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What Locals Say about Franklin

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  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say parking is easy

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "They need to pick up after their dogs. That is all. It is a safe area/town. Great for families. Good school system."
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    "We have a neighborhood block party every summer. We have a neighborhood committee that plans the event and sends out available dates. It’s always a huge success."
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    "Friendly and inviting. Lots of town events. Great parks and schools! Well maintained homes although the roads could use some work. Great town to raise a family!"
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    "It's walking distance to the train, supermarkets and town center. That's all that matters to me. The commute to Boston is long though."
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    "Easy access to three major highways while quiet at the same time. Equidistant to Logan and T. F. Green Airports."
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    "close and tight neighborhoods; decent and genuinely nice people around neighborhood; lots of kids around neighborhood and low traffic on the street which means you don’t need to worry about kids when they play outside."
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