15 Summer St #108, Franklin, MA 02308
SOLD for $410,000
Listed for $374,900
2 beds / 2 baths
1,250 sq.ft.
1 garage space
Inviting single level floor plan with bright open concept living area. Impeccably maintained and highlighted with pleasing paint colors, plantation blinds, and upgraded lighting fixtures. The building features the convenience of an elevator and garage parking. This condo’s location within the building provides buffer space between you and your neighbors. The well thought-out floor plan offers plenty of space for entertaining and the location of the bedrooms provide plenty of privacy for visitors. Condo fee INCLUDES HEAT, HOT, COLD WATER & SEWER! Located within Franklin Center; walk to the train, shops, & restaurants.
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HIGHLIGHTS
One owner since it was built
All appliances included
Updated lighting fixtures
Plantation shutters
Comfort height toilets
Home Info
Year Built: 2008
Style: Mid-rise condo
Parking: 1 garage, 1 off-street
Heating: Gas, forced air
Cooling: Central air
Cooking: Electric
Water: City
Sewer: City
Estimated 2022 Taxes: $4,315
Community
Complex Name: Franklin Center Commons
Total Units: 27
Pets Allowed: Yes
HOA Fee: $420 per month + $112 special assessment
HOA Covers: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
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1 Robin Circle #2, Norton, MA 02766
FOR SALE: $319,900
2 beds / 1.5 baths
1,644 sq.ft.
FINISHED BASEMENT
Be sure to make time to tour this updated and well maintained townhouse. Updates include the kitchen (one of the largest townhouse kitchens I’ve ever seen), full bathroom, flooring, paint, and plumbing and lighting fixtures. This townhouse checks so much off the must have list...fireplace, central AC, gas cooking, deck space for BBQ, and a totally awesome game room. Located within the town of Norton. Norton features Wheaton College, a variety of walkable conservation areas (The Great Woods), and is convenient to routes 495, 24, 95 and route 1 (Patriot Place). Tour this fantastic condo and round out your day by stopping by Wendell's and Bog Iron Brewery.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Numerous updates in 2020: new dishwasher, new carpets upstairs, updated full bath, sump pump battery back up
Kitchen TV, Ring doorbell & all appliances included
Finished basement
Recently updated (prior to 2020): HVAC system, kitchen and basement flooring
Home Info
Year Built: 1986
Style: Town home
Parking: 2 off-street
Heating: Gas, forced air
Cooling: Central air
Cooking: Gas
Water: Town
Sewer: Private: Title 5 Pass
Estimated 2022 Taxes: $3,457
Community
Complex Name: Norton Village
Total Units: 60
Pets Allowed: Yes
HOA Fee: $341 per month
HOA Covers: Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
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Deciding to Sell Now
Updated April 2022
Does it make sense to sell now?
It’s a great time to sell in terms of your home’s value and the market conditions. With inventory at historic lows, homes are routinely selling for over asking price as sellers typically have multiple offers to choose from.
But what will you do after you sell?
This is the important question and it needs to be carefully considered before you decide to cash out your equity. The good news is that there are still ways to sell your home, buy something new, and walk away with cash in your pocket.
Two of the simplest ways to do this are:
Down-sizing
Moving to a lower cost of living area
What if you want to upgrade your living situation?
Well in certain circumstances, this can be done too! In fact we just had clients do exactly that.
Thanks to this crazy market, they were able to cash out over $100,000 of equity from their starter home that they purchased for $300,000. Then they found a beautiful $650,000 dream home that they put 10% down on. Thanks to the current interest rates, they have a very reasonable monthly payment and they were able to pocket about $30,000 when all said and done!
This is obviously an ideal scenario, but it just goes to prove that you can still come out on top if you have to sell and buy in today’s market.
Deciding to Buy Now
Updated April 2022
We get this question a lot, and our answer is always, “it depends.” First things first…
Yes, home prices are at historic highs.
More specifically, values today are about 3-4 years ahead of where they should be. Because of this rapid rise, many people would caution you to tread carefully. And we suggest the same. However, that does not mean that it is a bad time for you to buy. That entirely depends on your current situation in life.
Short Term vs Long Term
If you aim to live in your new home for a longer amount of time (at least 5-7+ years), then we don’t necessarily believe it’s a bad time to buy... Even after the crash of 2008, most values recovered within 5-7 years. So your time horizon is a crucial factor in this decision.
On the other side of the coin, if buying now could be a short term move, or if you are looking for an investment/flip, then you need to be very financially comfortable in order to absorb any potential downturns or cash flow interruptions.
Financial Outlook
In terms of your mortgage, with interest rates still near historic lows (even after the latest rate hike) locking into a fixed 30-year mortgage certainly isn’t a poor financial decision.
All of that being said, there is still a lot of economic uncertainty, so analyzing your budget and ensuring you have a healthy emergency fund is still, and always should be, very important.
Could there be a downturn in the future? Sure.
Do we know when or how severe it could be? Nope.
It could be next year or 10 years from now. No one truly knows and this is why the majority investors stay away from trying to time the market. And while your home is certainly an investment, it is also much more than that. So if now is the time in life where you feel that you need a home, then it’s not insane to consider buying right now.
Ultimately…
These are fairly basic answers to rather complicated questions. There’s a lot more nuance based on your individual circumstances. Therefore, if you’re considering buying, please reach out to us first. We’d love to help analyze your situation in order for you to make the best financial decision possible.
145 Mansfield St, Sharon, MA 02067
SOLD!
4 beds | 2 baths | 1,496 sq.ft. | 1 car garage
Completely remodeled in 2017, this charming Cape requires no work and is sure to surprise when you step inside. At the heart of this home is the gathering space, an oversized kitchen/living/dining area featuring a designer kitchen with chef-grade appliances and sparkling quartz counters. The finishing touches continue into the living/dining space with built-in bench seating, a mid-wall fireplace, and two sliding glass doors that open to your generously-sized back deck. Rounding out the first floor are two bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and a den/office space. Upstairs, the primary suite is a show stopper that features a dressing area and an elegant bathroom with claw-foot tub and an oversized, multi head shower system. No expense was spared when it came to updating this home and that includes the exterior with vinyl shaker shingles, vinyl windows, and Azek decking. Located in a sought-after community with great schools, a quaint town center, easy access to I-95 and the commuter rail.
Please Note: 4th bedroom is used as office. Septic is a 3 bedroom design.
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HOME & PROPERTY INFO
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Year Built: 1910 (Remodeled in 2017)
Style: Cape
Total Rooms: 8
Roof: Asphalt shingles
Siding: Vinyl
Basement: Unfinished
Parking: 1 garage, 6 driveway
Heating: Gas, forced air
Cooling: Central air
Cooking: Gas
Water: Town
Sewer: Private (Title 5 Pass)
Estimated 2021 Taxes: $10,869
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