494 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
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OFF MARKET

$518,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,515 sqft

494 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

Est. Refi. Payment $3,436/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 29, 2021 for $380,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$519K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+1.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$138K (+36.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$518K
September 2026$521K
August 2026$525K
July 2026$535K
June 2026$535K
May 2026$538K
April 2026$532K
March 2026$525K
February 2026$510K
January 2026$505K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
75 Jordan Rd, Franklin, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$690,000
03/31/26
3
2
2,200
85 Alpine Pl, Franklin, MA
0.96
Single-Family Home
$485,000
11/28/25
3
2
1,376
254 Summer St, Franklin, MA
0.84
Single-Family Home
$575,000
11/26/25
3
2.5
2,022
4 Josephine St, Franklin, MA
0.88
Single-Family Home
$508,000
10/31/25
3
1.5
1,294
32 Dale St, Franklin, MA
1.03
Single-Family Home
$559,000
07/28/26
4
2
1,435
64 Uncas Ave, Franklin, MA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$685,020
03/20/26
3
2.5
1,735
70 Uncas Ave, Franklin, MA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$735,000
01/12/26
3
2.5
1,735
65 Jordan Rd, Franklin, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$827,500
05/15/26
4
2.5
2,611
76 Dean Ave, Franklin, MA
1.09
Single-Family Home
$590,000
12/10/25
3
2
1,348
246 Pleasant St, Franklin, MA
1.17
Single-Family Home
$394,000
09/29/26
4
2
2,160

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
496 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.02
$857,300
4
2.5
2,633
Off Market
472 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.02
$710,100
3
2
2,130
Off Market
510 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.04
$615,100
4
2
1,956
Off Market
470 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.05
$681,700
3
2
2,142
Off Market
39 Red Gate Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
0.05
$1,046,300
3
3
2,631
Off Market
520 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.06
$733,800
3
3
3,639
Off Market
35 Red Gate Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
0.06
$940,300
4
3
2,117
Off Market
454 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.07
$687,000
3
2
2,610
Off Market
31 Red Gate Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
0.08
$1,040,100
4
3
2,604
Off Market
532 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.08
$559,300
3
1
1,380
Off Market
485 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.09
-
Studio
-
130,500
Off Market
485 E Central St #1, Franklin, MA 02038
0.09
-
1
1
-
Off Market
40 Red Gate Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
0.09
$1,073,700
4
3
2,487
Off Market
509 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.09
-
-
-
-
Off Market
27 Red Gate Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
0.10
$1,421,600
6
4
4,494
Off Market
540 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.11
$541,100
3
1
1,037
Off Market
507 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.12
-
-
-
-
Off Market
23 Red Gate Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
0.12
$1,073,400
4
3.5
4,027
Off Market
447 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
0.12
$1,286,200
1
5
5,988
Off Market
447 E Central St #8, Franklin, MA 02038
0.12
-
2
1
800
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
1,515 sqft
$342/sqft
Garage

About this House

This completely renovated 3-4 bedroom 2 bath cape style home with a large fenced in back yard needs nothing but a new owner. Recent renovations include: just completed partially renovated basement with a bedroom/office, man cave/family room, and full bathroom. Also within 2 years is a new roof, 200 amp electrical service, new garage door and electric door opener, all new high quality appliances including washer and dryer. Plenty of open storage space in basement with epoxy floor. Also new sewer line, replacement windows, renovated 1st floor bathroom, new hot water heater, updated electrical service throughout, Relax on the new 8'x8' deck. New pellet stove in family room that heats the entire house. Too many improvements to continue to mention. This house truly needs nothing! Priced to sell! No showings until open house Saturday October 1st 1-3PM.
494 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,515 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $380,000 on Oct 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $518,500, with a rent estimate of $3,579/month.

Home Details for 494 E Central St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 29, 2021
Source: MLS PIN #72886388
Sold
$380,000
Sep 16, 2021
Source: MLS PIN #72886388
Pending
$384,000
Sep 3, 2021
Source: MLS PIN #72886388
Contingent
$384,000
Aug 25, 2021
Source: MLS PIN #72886388
Listed For Sale
$384,000
Dec 6, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$276,000

Market trends in Franklin

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$730K
$35.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.7%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$345
$5MoM
Available listings
62
4MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Franklin

At least 185 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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  • Kbart4743
    "We have a farmers market, restaurants, community events like the Strawberry stroll. We have a lot of outdoor activities, hiking, bike trails, Beaver Pond. Many playground area."
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  • Gaslaine Duperrier
    "Dog owners would love the little parks and the ability to walk around which is a stark difference from not being able to. Can’t think of anything else"
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  • Kbart4743
    "I work in Boston . I commute via train rather than drive. It takes me about the same amount of time without the hassle of sitting in traffic. "
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  • Diana Lopez
    "It’s diverse, family friendly, reasonably priced, everything with a fairly close distance to shop for all your needs. Most of those who live in town embrace the diversity which is nice to see."
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  • Divenerem
    "There is a farmer’s market in the center of town during the summer that is very popular. There is also the local arts programs. "
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  • Kristinjyankee
    "Friendly people- lots of pet owners in the neighborhood. Easy and safe areas to walk your dog. People like pets "
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  • Malcrodgers.usa
    "commuter rail service into Boston is good during the week, but not as easy on weekends --- good service "
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  • Lauren.piazza
    "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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  • Wallyworld53
    "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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  • Jim
    "It is a safe town with nice parks, good restaurants and shopping. Schools are great and lots of community activities "
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  • Krysta S.
    "There’s a lot of open sidewalks and dog parks to take your dogs to. Most people are friendly towards dogs "
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  • Willie T.
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transit, I-495 and multiple state routes. Can quickly get to I-95 or I-295 as well. "
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  • Wayne D.
    "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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  • Tina K.
    "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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  • Resident
    "Everyone knows everyone else. My neighbors regularly have neighborhood parties, and our children are true friends. "
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  • Danconatser57
    "safest town around. brand new high school. good local restaurants, shops, lowest gas prices around "
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  • Chris s.
    "Easy access to three major highways while quiet at the same time. Equidistant to Logan and T. F. Green Airports."
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  • Wjin
    "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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  • Yammirc
    "Beautiful homes, community revolves around family, education and kids. Safe. Close and far enough from the city to where it’s quiet and charming. "
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  • Chris s.
    "I lived in Franklin for 15 years and our cul-de-sac is quiet but we’re only 45 mins from Logan airport and 40 from TF Green and 11 miles from AMTRAK Located between 495 and 128 with easy access to bike trails, dog parks, etc"
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  • melissa h.
    "I've been staying in Franklin for 2 mo's and I really like the community here. I like being near a plaza, very convienant. I love to shop to just window shop or pop in for a visit. Folks seem very nice here. I also appreciate the clenlines of the town. "
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  • Jill
    "It’s very safe and friendly! It has a lot of stores and restaurants but it doesn’t feel overly industrialized! "
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  • Jcrosbygodfilled
    "People are nice and town is quiet. Franklin has everything you’ll need from groceries to restaurants you won’t have to go far."
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Frequently asked questions about 494 E Central St

  • What is 494 E Central St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 494 E Central St in Franklin, MA is $518,500.
  • What is the price history for 494 E Central St?
    494 E Central St in Franklin, MA last sold for $380,000 in October 2021.
  • Is Franklin a buyer's or seller's market?
    Franklin is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Franklin?
    The median sale price in Franklin is $730K. That is up $35.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 494 E Central St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 494 E Central St in Franklin, MA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 494 E Central St?
    The lot at 494 E Central St in Franklin, MA is about 0.24 acres (10,585 sq ft).

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